Compass/Temperature Display; Automatic Compass Calibration; Manual Compass Calibration; To Put Into A Calibration Mode - Dodge Dakota 2008 Owner's Manual

138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Compass/Temperature Display

WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°
F ( 0° C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in
woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.

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 one 360-degree turn, with the vehicle
traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from
large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn
off and the compass will function normally.

Manual Compass Calibration

NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make
sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-
ally calibrating the compass.
If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does
not appear, you must manually put the compass into the
"Calibration" mode.

To Put Into a Calibration Mode

Turn the ignition ON and set the display to "Compass/
Temperature." Press and hold the RESET button to
change the display between VAR (compass variance) and
CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym-
bol is displayed complete one 360-degree turn in an area