Canada - Instruments - Initial Calibration Of Compass

Bulletin
TSB2969

Issue Date
January 17, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'09 Matrix

INTRODUCTION:







In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading, it must be calibrated prior to vehicle delivery. Use the following procedure to perform initial calibration during Pre-Deliver Service [PDS].

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2009 model year Matrix vehicles.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INITIAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE;







1. Turn the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position and push and hold the "AUTO" switch for 6 seconds until the zone number appears on the compass display.

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

2. Push the "AUTO" switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.







See the map for zone reference.







3. Start the engine and push and hold the "AUTO" switch for 9 seconds until "C" appears on the display.







4. Drive the vehicle slowly at 8 km/h, or less, in a circle until the direction is displayed. If there is NOT enough space to drive in a circle, turn the car around as shown, doing two three-point turns in succession.

Calibration is complete with the direction shown on the display.

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.