Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner's Manual page 176

174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
the zone, press and release the RESET button to incre-
ment the variance one step. Repeat as necessary, until the
desired variance is achieved.
NOTE: Zone 8 is the factory default. During program-
ming, the Zone Number will wrap around from Zone 15
to 1. Please refer to the Compass Variance Zone Map in
the following section: "Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)"
Automatic Compass Calibration
The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminat-
ing the need to manually calibrate the compass. When
the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and
the CAL indicator message will flash in the EVIC until
the calibration is complete.
A good calibration requires a level surface and an envi-
ronment free from large metallic objects such as build-
ings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc.
Calibrate the compass by driving slowly, under 5 mph
(8 km/h) in one or more complete circles in a area free
from large metallic objects, until the CAL indicator in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
NOTE: Keep all magnetic objects, such as laptop com-
puters, cell phones and Personal Digital Assistants
(PDAs) (anything with a battery) away from the compass
sensor, which is located in the top of the instrument
panel. These devices can interfere with compass accuracy
and performance.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the
variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu-
ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the
compass:
1. Start the engine, and leave the transmission shift lever
in the PARK position.