Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Compass: Service and Repair
Compass Calibration Procedure
Variance Setting Procedure
Variance Settings
Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. To adjust the compass variance set the CMTC to Compass/Temperature
mode and press both US/M and STEP buttons for up to one second than the symbol VAR and the current variance zone number will be displayed.
Press the STEP button to select the proper variance zone as shown in. After five seconds of inactivity the displayed zone will be automatically set
and normal operation in the Compass/Temperature mode resumed.
Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in a circle with a constant speed between 5 and 11 MPH (8 and 18 Km/h), the diameter should be
between 6 and 27.5 meters (30 and 90 feet). The speed of the vehicle should not vary no more than 3 MPH (5 Km/H) otherwise the calibration is
aborted.
To ensure that the compass has been properly calibrated, point the vehicle in each of the following four directions: (N), (S), (E), and (W)
Direct Method
Turn the vehicle to head in either a North or South direction. The vehicle must be within 45 degrees of the North or South position or the
SETTING the VARIANCE will be ignored. The vehicle may be stationary or driving at any speed for this operation. Depress the STEP button
until the Compass/Temperature screen is displayed. Simultaneously press both the US/M and STEP buttons up to one second, than the symbol
VAR and the current variance zone number will be displayed. Within the next five seconds momentarily press the US/M button. The variance will
be set and normal operation in the Compass/ Temperature mode resumed. If the US/M button is not pressed within the five seconds interval, the
compass variance shall not be changed and normal operation in the Compass/Temperature mode resumed. If the VAR symbol flashes twice before
resuming operation, the new zone was not accepted. Realign the vehicle to within ±45 ° of North or South and try again.
