Dodge 2004 Neon SX2 Diagnostic Manual page 136

*COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MIRROR DOES CALIBRATE —
TEST
2 NOTE: Ensure that the vehicle has been properly demagnetized before
attempting to calibrate the compass. Refer to Overhead Console in the
Service Manual.
NOTE: The compass must be calibrated after any replacement or display
lock-up .
Calibrate the compass using the following steps:
Drive the vehicle to an area away from any large metal objects or overhead power
lines.
Ensure that the proper magnetic variance zone is stored in the compass memory.
Turn the ignition on and ensure that the compass display is not blank.
Depress and hold the STEP button for 5-10 seconds until ZONE appears in the
display, then release the STEP button.
The number displayed is the variance zone stored in the compass memory.
If necessary, refer to the Variance Map in Overhead Console in the Service Manual.
To change the variance zone, depress the STEP button to scroll through the zone
numbers 1-15 until the desired zone is displayed.
After selecting the proper zone, wait approximately 15 seconds for the compass
display to return to normal.
With the engine running, depress and hold the STEP button for 5-10 seconds, ZONE
will appear, then CAL .
Release the STEP button within 2 seconds of CAL illuminating.
With CAL displayed, drive slowly, less than 5 MPH (8 kPH) in 3 complete 360
degree circles.
CAL will turn off and the compass will be calibrated.
Did the compass calibrate?
Yes → Test Complete.
→ Ensure that all calibration instructions have been followed care-
No
ACTION
fully. Attempt to re-calibrate the compass, if unsuccessful, replace
the Compass/Temp Mirror in accordance with the Service Instruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
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