Canada - Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

Bulletin
3141

Issue Date
March 6, 2009

Market
Canada

Title:
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'10 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:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INITIAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:







1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and push and hold the "AUTO" switch for 6 seconds until the zone number (1 - 15) appears on the 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 in figure 4 for zone reference.







3. Start the engine and push and hold the "AUTO" switch for about 9 seconds until "C" appears on the display.
4. Drive the vehicle slowly at 8 km/h (5 mph), 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.







When the direction is shown on the display, the 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 railroad crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.)
- During calibration, do NOT operate electric systems (sliding roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.