2009 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 196

194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to calibrate the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will flash the "CAL" indicator until the compass is calibrated. You may calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the variance has been properly set, you may wish to manually recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the compass: 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. 2. Press and release the MENU button until "Personal Settings" displays in the EVIC. 3. Press and release the STEP button until "Calibrate Compass Yes" displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the RESET button and the "CAL" indicator will quit flashing. 5. Drive the vehicle slowly, completing one or more circles (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the "CAL" indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accuracy, the compass variance should be properly set according to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle will be driven. When properly set, the compass will automatically account for this difference.