Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
PD157-07

Title:
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS
DURING PDS

Models:
'09 Matrix

December 15, 2007

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-Delivery Service (PDS).

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2009 model year Matrix vehicles.





Warranty Information





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.

HINT:
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 below 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 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, turn the car around as shown, doing two three-point turns in succession.

Calibration is complete when the direction is 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 (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a railroad 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.