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Manual Compass Calibration






MANUAL COMPASS CALIBRATION

CAUTION: Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the Remote Compass Module (RCM) located at the top center of the instrument panel. Do not place any electronic devices (cell phones, laptop computers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), portable DVD players, etc.) on or near the instrument panel as the RCM performance may be affected. Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the RCM.

NOTE: Manual calibration is required anytime a new Remote Compass Module (RCM) is installed. Upon installation of the new RCM, the CAL (calibrate) message will appear in the instrument cluster display. The RCM will automatically calibrate if the vehicle is driven very slowly in two or more complete circles, away from large metal objects. The RCM can also be manually calibrated by performing the following procedure.

NOTE: Confirmation that the proper variance zone is programmed is recommended whenever manual compass calibration is performed. . Compass Variance Adjustment

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler U connect(TM) GPS (Navigation Radio), the navigation system will provide the compass direction, so the Variance and Calibration menus will be unavailable. The compass performs accurately based upon GPS signals rather than based upon the Earth's magnetic field.

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 CAL (calibrate) indicator is displayed, perform the appropriate manual calibration procedure. Also, any time a new RCM is installed, it must be manually calibrated using the appropriate procedure.

EXCEPT WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER









In vehicles not equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), there are two methods for initiating compass calibration. The compass calibration can be initiated by depressing the odometer/trip odometer push button (21) located on the instrument cluster face just below, and to the right of the odometer; or, by using the RESET push button (3) in the EVIC switch pod (also known as the odometer switch pod) located in the left horizontal spoke of the steering wheel.

Manually calibrate the compass 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 manual transmission in the Neutral (N) position or the automatic transmission in the Park (P) position.
2. Depress and hold the odometer/trip odometer push button or the RESET push button for approximately 10 seconds, until the current variance (VAR) zone number is displayed.
3. Release the odometer/trip odometer push button or the RESET push button, then depress and hold it again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL symbol on solid (not blinking) in the display.

NOTE: A blinking CAL symbol within the display indicates the RCM has determined that it is no longer within calibration parameters and the calibration procedure must be performed.

4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360 degree circles, under 8 km/h (5 mph) in an area free from overhead or underground power lines and large metal objects such as other vehicles, large buildings or bridges. The CAL symbol will disappear from the display to indicate successful compass calibration.
5. Confirm that the correct direction is now indicated by the compass.

NOTE: If the calibration CAL symbol remains in the display or if the compass heading is inaccurate following the calibration procedure and there are no internal compass faults, either there is excessive magnetism near the compass, or the unit is inoperative. Repeat the calibration procedure at least one more time prior to performing any system diagnosis.

NOTE: If the wrong direction is still indicated in the compass display, the area selected for calibration may be too close to a strong magnetic field. Repeat the calibration procedure in another location.


WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER





Manually calibrate the compass 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 manual transmission in the Neutral (N) position or the automatic transmission in the Park (P) position.
2. Depress and release the MENU push button (6), until the Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) menu appears in the display.
3. Depress and release the Step / Down Scroll push button (4), until Calibrate Compass appears in the display.
4. Depress and release the Select / Reset push button (3) to start the calibration. The CAL symbol should appear solid (not blinking) in the display.

NOTE: A blinking CAL symbol within the display indicates the RCM has determined that it is no longer within calibration parameters and the calibration procedure must be performed.

5. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360 degree circles, under 8 km/h (5 mph) in an area free from overhead or underground power lines and large metal objects such as other vehicles, large buildings or bridges. The CAL symbol will disappear from the display to indicate successful compass calibration.
6. Confirm that the correct direction is now indicated by the compass.

NOTE: If the calibration CAL symbol remains in the display or if the compass heading is inaccurate following the calibration procedure and there are no internal compass faults, either there is excessive magnetism near the compass, or the unit is inoperative. Repeat the calibration procedure at least one more time prior to performing any system diagnosis.

NOTE: If the wrong direction is still indicated in the compass display, the area selected for calibration may be too close to a strong magnetic field. Repeat the calibration procedure in another location.


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