Procedures For Calibrating The Compass
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When the ignition key is the "ACC" or "ON" position, the vehicle's current directional heading (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW) will be displayed.NOTE: When the ignition key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position, the green indicator (A) should be illuminated. Make sure the green indicator on. If it's not, press the display switch (B) for more than 6 seconds, less than 9 seconds, until the indicator illuminates.
- If you press the display switch more than 12 seconds, you can recalibrate compass variance.
- If the display reads "CAL," there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. In this case, the compass may need calibration.
- If the "CAL" is displayed, drive the vehicle in a circle at about 5mph (8km/h) or less until the "CAL" goes off.
If the "CAL" is not displayed, but compass calibration is required, press and hold the display switch for 12 seconds, or until "CAL" is displayed. With "CAL" displayed, drive the vehicle in circle at less than 5mph (8km/h) or less until the "CAL" goes off.