Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Compass: Description and Operation
COMPASS-MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) is a module located within the overhead console. This module displays the following information:
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Compass/Temperature
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Average Fuel Economy
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Distance to Empty
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Instantaneous Fuel Economy
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Trip Odometer
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Elapsed Time
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Miles to Service
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Tire Pressure Display (if equipped)
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Blank Screen
When the vehicle is first turned ON:
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Compass Mini-Trip Computer blanks the display for a half second
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Illuminates all segments of the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) at full brightness for 1-1/2 seconds
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Displays whatever was being viewed when the ignition was last turned OFF
Compass Mini-Trip Computer may also be integrated with the Universal Transmitter. If so, your Compass Mini-Trip Computer module will have
three buttons centered together between the outer four buttons.
The buttons operate when the ignition is in the ON position. The VFD will display the last display before ignition was turned OFF. The four outer
buttons operate:
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STEP
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C/T - Compass/Temperature
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US/M - English/Metric
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RESET
1. STEP BUTTON
Pressing the STEP button selects one of the following 5 displays:
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Average fuel economy
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Distance to empty
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Instantaneous fuel economy
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Trip odometer
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Elapsed time
2. C/T (COMPASS/TEMPERATURE) BUTTON
Pressing the C/T button selects the Compass/Temperature display.
3. US/M (ENGLISH/METRIC MEASUREMENT) BUTTON
Pressing the US/M button switches the display units between English and Metric readings.
4. RESET BUTTON
Pressing the RESET button resets the function on the display, provided that function can be reset. The functions which can be reset are Average
fuel economy Trip odometer and Elapsed time.
The RESET button is also used to set the variance and/or calibrate the compass. Refer to the Variance Procedure and Calibration Procedure in this
section.
COMPASS
While in the compass/temperature mode, the compass will display the direction in which the vehicle is pointed using the eight major compass
headings (Examples: north is N, northeast is NE). The self-calibrating compass unit requires no adjusting in normal use. The only calibration that
may prove necessary is to drive the vehicle in three complete circles at 5 - 8 km/h (3 - 5 mph), on level ground, in not less than 48 seconds. This
will reorient the compass unit to its vehicle.
The compass unit also will compensate for magnetism the body of the vehicle may acquire during normal use. However, avoid placing anything
magnetic directly on the roof of the vehicle. Magnetic mounts for an antenna, a repair order hat, or a funeral procession flag can exceed the
compensating ability of the compass unit if placed on the roof panel. Magnetic bit drivers used on the fasteners that hold the overhead console
assembly to the roof header can also affect compass operation. If the vehicle roof should become magnetized, the demagnetizing and calibration
procedures found in this group may be required to restore proper compass operation.
