2014 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 232

230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. 2. 3. 4. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order and provide the most accurate compass heading. to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as Press and release the MENU button until "Personal cell phones, iPod's, radar detectors, PDA's and laptops) Settings" displays in the EVIC. should be kept away from the top of the instrument Press and release the DOWN button until "Calibrate panel. This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false compass Compass Yes" displays in the EVIC. readings. Press and release the SELECT button and the "CAL" indicator will start flashing. 5. Drive the vehicle slowly (under 5 mph/8 km/h), 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.