2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 255

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 System (Customer Information Features) Compass Display Press and release the UP or DOWN button until "SYSThe compass readings indicate the direction TEM" displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. the vehicle is facing. Press and release the Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the compass button to display one of eight comavailable information displays, then press SELECT to pass readings and the outside temperature. display anyone of the following choices. Automatic Compass Calibration • Coolant Temp This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the Displays the actual coolant temperature. need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will • Oil Temperature display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may Displays the actual oil temperature. also calibrate the compass by completing one or more • Oil Pressure 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or Displays the actual oil pressure. metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. • Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission temperature. NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as • Engine Hours buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, Displays the hours of engine operation. etc. 4