2014 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 235

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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 Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order differences and provide the most accurate compass headto enter the EVIC Programming Menus. ing. Press and release the MENU button until "Personal NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as Settings" displays in the EVIC. cell phones, iPod's, radar detectors, PDA's and laptops) Press and release the DOWN button until "Calibrate should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel. This is where the compass module is located and Compass Yes" displays in the EVIC. such devices may interfere and cause false compass Press and release the SELECT button and the "CAL" readings. indicator will start flashing. 4 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.