Compass Calibration (Fast Method)

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS
The Compass/Mini-Trip Module is self-calibrated and requires no adjustment. The word CAL will be displayed to indicate that the compass is in the fast calibrating mode. CAL will turn off after the vehicle has gone in three complete circles without stopping, in an area free of magnetic disturbance.

If the module displays the temperature while the compass is blank or shows a false reading, the vehicle must be demagnetized.

If the compass still goes blank after the vehicle is demagnetized, the Compass/Mini-Trip Module must be replaced.

When the compass is subjected to excessive magnetic fields, the CMTC automatically enters a fast calibration mode where is tries to compensate for the large magnetic shifts.

If the compass is inaccurate, appears to be inaccurate, and the CAL is not illuminated, the fast calibration mode may be manually entered by using the following procedure.

1. Set the CMTC to Compass/Temperature mode and press the reset button for 10 continuous seconds. Manual activation of the fast calibration is generally not required.
2. Compass variance sets to the default of 8 after the fast calibration is manually activated.
3. Complete the compass variance setting procedure by referring to the Compass Variance Procedure.
4. Drive the vehicle in three 360 ° turns in an area free from large metal objects. If the CAL symbol remains lit after completing this step, the roof panel may need demagnetizing.