with the seat belt fastened, and/or the vehicle
moving to notify the driver why memory action
did not occur.
3.8.5
SETTING THE COMPASS
COMPASS CALIBRATION −
CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE ANY EXTERNAL
MAGNETS,
SUCH
AS
MAGNETIC
ROOF
MOUNT ANTENNAS, IN THE VICINITY OF
THE COMPASS. DO NOT USE MAGNETIC
TOOLS WHEN SERVICING THE OVERHEAD
CONSOLE.
The electronic compass unit features a self-
calibrating design, which simplifies the calibration
procedure. This feature automatically updates the
compass calibration while the vehicle is being
driven. This allows the compass unit to compensate
for small changes in the residual magnetism that
the vehicle may acquire during normal use. If the
compass readings appear to be erratic or out of
calibration, perform the following calibration proce-
dure. Also, new service replacement Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) modules must
have their compass calibrated using this procedure.
Do not attempt to calibrate the compass near large
metal objects such as other vehicles, large build-
ings, or bridges; or, near overhead or underground
power lines.
NOTE:
WHENEVER
THE
COMPASS
IS
CALIBRATED MANUALLY, THE VARIANCE
NUMBER MUST ALSO BE RESET. FOR
COMPASS
CALIBRATION
SEE
THE
APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE SERVICE
INFORMATION.
If the module displays the temperature while the
compass is blank, or displays a false reading, the
vehicle must be demagnitized. See the service in-
formation for the proper procedure.
If the compass still goes blank after the vehicle is
demagnitized, the EVIC must be replaced.
COMPASS VARIATION ADJUSTMENT −
Compass variance, also known as magnetic dec-
lination, is the difference in angle between mag-
netic north and true geographic north. In some
geographic locations, the difference between mag-
netic and geographic north is great enough to cause
the compass to give false readings. If this problem
occurs, the compass variance setting may need to be
changed.
To set the compass variance:
1. Using the Variance Settings map, find your
geographic location and note the zone number.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If the
compass/thermometer data is not currently be-
ing displayed, momentarily depress and release
the C/T push button to reach the compass/
thermometer display.
3. Depress the Reset push button and hold the
button down until “VARIANCE = XX” appears in
the display. This takes about five seconds.
4. Release the Reset push button. “VARIANCE =
XX” will remain in the display. “XX” equals the
current variance code setting.
5. Momentarily depress and release the Step push
button to step through the zone numbers, until
the zone number for your geographic location
appears in the display.
6. Momentarily depress and release the Reset push
button to enter the displayed zone number into
the EVIC module memory.
7. Confirm that the correct directions are now
indicated by the compass.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH ANY MAGNETIC
DEVICE
SUCH
AS
A
MAGNETIC
CB
ANTENNA TO THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN
CAUSE THE COMPASS TO GIVE FALSE
READINGS.
HomeLink
t Universal Transmitter
The HomeLink Universal Transmitter is inte-
grated with the standard overhead console on Lim-
ited. For added security it will operate home secu-
rity
systems
that
use
coded
signals
known
generically as rolling codes to increase security. The
overhead console display provides visual feedback
to the driver, showing which HomeLink transmitter
button is pressed. As on prior models, HomeLink
can learn and store three separate transmitter
radio frequency codes to operate garage door open-
ers, security gates, and security lighting. Buttons
are marked with one, two or three raised dots for
identification by touch.
3.8.6
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST
The self-diagnostic test is used to determine that
the internal circuitry and compass are operating
properly, and all PCI bus messages are being re-
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GENERAL INFORMATION