Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Compass: Description and Operation
Basic Description
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC)
This system, located in the overhead console, displays information on outside temperature, compass direction and trip information.
Compass and Temperature Display
This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
Trip Odometer (ODO)
Shows the distance traveled since the last reset.
Average Fuel Economy (AVE ECO)
Shows the average fuel economy in MPG (miles per gallon) or L/100 km since the last reset.
Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the fuel economy for the last few seconds in MPG or L/100Km.
Distance to Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This is calibrated using the MPG for the last few minutes.
Elapsed Time (ET)
Shows the accumulated ignition on time since the last reset.
Step Button
Press this button to cycle through all the mini-trip computer displays.
US/M Button
Press this button to convert all vehicle displays from US to Metric to US.
To Reset the Display
Press the Step and US/M buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds and all resettable conditions will be reset. This will occur only if a
resettable function (AVG ECO, ECO, ET) is currently being displayed.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic
and the CAL symbol will be displayed. After completing three 360 turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will
turn OFF and the compass will function normally.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between
Magnetic and Geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set.
To Set the Variance
Turn the ignition ON and set display to Comp./Temp. While pressing the US/M button, press the STEP button for approximately five seconds.
The "WAR" symbol will light and the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press the US/Metric Button to select the proper variance zone
as shown on the map. Press the Step button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation.
