2009 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual - Page 178

176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. 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 degree 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. 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The message "CAL" will display in the EVIC. 5. Complete one or more 360 degree 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 Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the "CAL" message North and geographic North. In some areas of the does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. using the following procedure: 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from mately two seconds. the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is 3. Press the SCROLL button until "Calibrate Compass" located. displays in the EVIC.