300M V6-3.5L VIN G (2000)
Setting The Compass Variance
Variance is the difference between north and geographic north. To determine the variance for the area you are in, refer to the zone map below and
follow the instructions. The number shown for your area is the variance number for your area
1. With ignition ON, use the C/T button to select the Compass/Temperature display.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 5 seconds (but less than 10 seconds). OTIS displays the last variance zone and the word VAR. All other
display segments are OFF.
3. Use the STEP button to select the proper variance zone number (1-15). Each variance zone represents a 4-degree shift in magnetic variation
from central zone 8, which has no variation from true north.
4. After selecting the proper variance zone number, press the RESET switch. The new variance zone is then set and the OTIS will resume normal
operation.
Power Door Lock System
The door lock switches provide a variable amount of voltage through the multiplexed (MUX) circuit to the BCM. Depending upon that input and
various conditions that must be met (i.e. door lock inhibit, etc.), the BCM will determine the action to be taken and activate the proper relay for
approximately 250 to 350 msec. If the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle theft security system it will have the central locking feature which locks
and unlocks all doors from the door key cylinder switches. These switches are on separate multiplexed circuits to the BCM and have trouble codes
relating to each of them.
Remote Keyless Entry
RKE Remote Keyless Entry - This feature allows locking and unlocking of the vehicle door(s) by remote control using a hand-held transmitter
(sometimes referred to as a fob) to activate a radio receiver (RKE module). This module now plugs into the body control module which is directly
connected to the junction block. With this feature RKE can now be added to a non-equipped vehicle by installing a module. If the vehicle is
equipped with the vehicle theft security system, RKE will also arm and disarm that system. A 4-button transmitter is used which provides lock,
unlock, decklid release and panic features. Decklid release is only operable while the vehicle is in the park position. The module is capable of
retaining up to 4 transmitter codes. Rolling code, which increases security, has been added this year. If the transmitter goes out of synchronization
it is easily put back in by pressing the lock button when the transmitter is within range. An external antenna has been added which plugs into the
module to provide greater range. RKE will also turn ON the interior lamps when a valid unlock command is received and will extinguish the
interior lamps when a lock command is received and all doors are closed.
On a vehicle equipped with the memory system, when the unlock button on a specified transmitter (either #1 or #2) is pressed the BCM will send a
recall message to both the MHSMM and the PCI radio. They will in turn position the driver seat and both mirrors along with setting the radio
presets.
Door Lock Inhibit - When the key is in the ignition and the driver front door is open, all door lock switches are disabled. The unlock switches are
still functional. This protects against locking the vehicle with the keys still in the ignition.
Automatic (rolling) Door Locks - This feature can be enabled or disabled by using either the DRB or the customer programmable method. When
enabled, all doors will lock when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 kph) and all doors are closed. If a door is opened and the vehicle
slows to below 15 mph (24 kmh), the locks will operate again once all doors are closed and the speed is above 15 mph (24 kmh).
