Avenger V6-3.5L (2008)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Service and Repair
Manual Compass Calibration - EVIC
MANUAL COMPASS CALIBRATION
CAUTION: Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the compass. Do not place any
electronic devices (cell phones, laptop computers, PDAs, portable DVD players, etc), on or near the instrument panel as the Remote Compass
Module (RCM) performance may be effected. Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the RCM.
NOTE: Calibration is required anytime a new RCM is installed. Upon installation of the new RCM the "CAL" message will appear in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display. The RCM will automatically calibrate if the vehicle is driven in two or more circles,
slowly, and away from large metal objects. The RCM can also be calibrated by performing the following procedure.
NOTE: Confirmation that the proper variance zone is programmed, is recommended whenever manual compass calibration is performed. See:
Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Compass/Service and Repair/Procedures/Compass Variance Adjustment - EVIC for the
appropriate procedure.
The electronic compass unit features a self-calibrating design, which simplifies the calibration procedure. This feature automatically updates the compass
calibration while the vehicle is being driven. This allows the compass unit to compensate for small changes in the residual magnetism that the vehicle
may acquire during normal use. If the compass readings appear to be erratic or the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays "CAL",
perform the following manual calibration procedure. Also, any time EVIC service replacement components are installed, they must be calibrated using
this procedure. Do not attempt to calibrate the compass near large metal objects such as other vehicles, large buildings, or bridges; or, near overhead or
underground power lines.
Calibrate the compass manually as follows:
NOTE: Do not attempt to calibrate the compass near large metal objects such as other vehicles, large buildings, or bridges; or, near overhead
or underground power lines.
1. Start the engine but leave the vehicle in "PARK".
2. Press and release the MENU push button (1) until "Personal Settings" is displayed.
3. Once in the "Personal Settings" menu depress and release the STEP button (9) several times until "Calibrate Compass (Yes)" is displayed.
4. Momentarily depress and release the RESET push button (8) to initiate the calibration procedure. The "CAL" symbol will come on solid in the
