2006 Dodge Magnum Owner Manual - Page 152

152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight comCOM- pass readings and the outside temperature. PASS Button Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display "CAL" until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the "CAL" message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the "CAL" message does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition switch. Then, press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. Then, press the SCROLL button until "Calibrate Compass" displays in the EVIC. Then, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The message "CAL" will display in the EVIC. Complete one or more 360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the "CAL" message turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is located.