Manual compass calibration, Compass variance – Ram Trucks 2013 С/V - Owner Manual User Manual

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Manual Compass Calibration

If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows:

1. Turn ON the ignition switch.

2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup

(Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached,
then press the SELECT button.

3. Press the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass” is

displayed in the EVIC.

4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the

calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in
the EVIC.

5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area

free from large metal or metallic objects) until the
“CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now
function normally.

Compass Variance

Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences, and provide the most accurate compass
heading. For the most accurate compass performance, the
compass must be set using the following steps.

NOTE:

Keep magnetic materials away from the top of

the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones,
Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass
module is located, and it can cause interference with the
compass sensor, and it may give false readings.

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