Canada - Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

Bulletin
TSB2450

Issue Date
2006-02-16

Market
Canada

Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'03 - '06 Matrix

INTRODUCTION:






Some 2003 -- 2006 model year Matrix vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during the ROAD TEST section, item 12, of Pre- Delivery Service (PDS).

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 - 2006 model year Matrix vehicles.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:






1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) or "C" appears on the compass display.

NOTE:
Pushing the mode switch for longer than 3 seconds turns the compass display "ON" or "OFF".











2. Push simultaneously both the right and left personal light switches for longer than 5 seconds until the zone number (1-15) appears on the display. Then push the right or left switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located. See the map for zone reference.






3. Check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) or "C" appears several seconds after adjustment.
4. Start the engine and push simultaneously both right and left personal light switches for longer than 8 seconds until "C" appears on the display.






5. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less in a circle until the direction is displayed. If there is not enough space to drive in a circle, drive around the block until the direction is displayed.






After performing the above steps, calibration is complete.

NOTE:
- Do not perform calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.)
- During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.