Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 386

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SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
VARIANCE SETTING PROCEDURE
Variance is the difference between magnetic North
and geographic North (Fig. 5). To adjust the compass
variance set the CMTC to Compass/Temperature
mode and press both US/M and STEP buttons for up
to one second than the symbol VAR and the current
variance zone number will be displayed. Press the
STEP button to select the proper variance zone as
shown in (Fig. 5). After five seconds of inactivity, the
displayed zone will be automatically set and normal
operation in the
resumed.
Compass/Temperature
Fig. 5 Variance Settings
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMS
Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in a
circle with a constant speed between 5 and 11 MPH
(8 and 18 Km/h), the diameter should be between 6
and 27.5 meters (30 and 90 feet). The speed of the
vehicle should not vary no more than 3 MPH (5
Km/h) otherwise the calibration is aborted.
To ensure that the compass has been properly cal-
ibrated, point the vehicle in each of the following four
directions: (N), (S), (E), and (W).
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