2011 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 212

210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large 3. Press and release the DOWN button until "Calibrate metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the Compass Yes" displays in the EVIC. EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. 4. Press and release the SELECT button and the "CAL" NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and indicator will quit flashing. an environment free from large metallic objects such as 5. Drive the vehicle slowly (under 5 mph / 8 km/h), buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, completing one or more circles (in an area free from large etc. metal or metallic objects) until the "CAL" indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the Compass Variance variance has been properly set, you may wish to manuCompass Variance is the difference between Magnetic ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the North and Geographic North. To compensate for the compass: differences, the variance should be set for the zone where 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head2. Press and release the MENU button until "Personal ing. Settings" displays in the EVIC.