2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 171

170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press and release the STEP button until "Calibrate NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell phones, iPod's, radar detectors, PDA's and laptops) Compass Yes" displays in the EVIC. should be kept away from the top of the instrument 4. Press and release the RESET button and the "CAL" panel. This is where the compass module is located and indicator will quit flashing. such devices may interfere and cause false compass 5. Drive the vehicle slowly (under 5 mph / 8 km/h), readings. 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. 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 and provide the most accurate compass heading. Compass Variance Map