2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 239

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the calibration. The "CAL" indicator will display in the an environment free from large metallic objects such as EVIC. buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. 5. Complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the Manual Compass Calibration "CAL" indicator turns off. The compass will now If the compass appears erratic and the "CAL" indicator function normally. does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: Compass Variance 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. differences, the variance should be set for the zone where 2. Press the MENU button until the Personal Settings the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly (Customer-Programmable Features) menu displays in set, the compass will automatically compensate for the the EVIC. differences and provide the most accurate compass head3. Press the DOWN button until "Calibrate Compass" ing. displays in the EVIC. 4