COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
This feature allows you to choose between a compass/ temperature display and one of four trip conditions being monitored.
US/M Button
Use the US/M button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units.
US/M Button
RESET Button
Use the RESET button to reset the following displays:
• Average Fuel Economy • Trip Odometer • Elapsed time.
STEP Button
Use the STEP button to choose, or cycle through, the four trip conditions.
STEP Button
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
Displays the average fuel economy since the last reset. Average fuel economy is a running average of the
amount of fuel used and the distance the vehicle has traveled. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will momentarily blank, the history will be erased, and the AVERAGE WILL CONTINUE FROM WHERE IT WAS BEFORE THE RESET. The reset value is based on a minimal amount of fuel used and the distance traveled from the previous drive cycle. The display may take several miles/kilometers for this value to change, de- pending upon driving habits.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
NOTE: The DTE is not resettable. When Distance To Empty = LOW FUEL, the fuel gauge pointer will initially be on the red “E” marker. At this
point (fuel gauge pointer on the red “E” marker), there is reserve fuel capacity, which corresponds to approxi- mately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers running out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas where there aren’t many gas stations.
NOTE: The Distance To Empty will remain equal to zero until the vehicle runs out of fuel or is refueled.
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset.
NOTE: The maximum value is approximately 6000 miles (9656 km). Resetting of this screen will cause the trip odometer to change to zero. Then the trip odometer must be reset in order to update the trip odometer miles.
Elapsed Time (ET)
This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. Resetting the Elapsed Time will cause the display to change to zero.
C/T Button
Use the C/T (Compass/Temperature) button to select a readout of the outside temperature and one of eight compass headings that indicate the direction in which the vehicle is facing.
The system will display the last known outside tempera- ture when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is dis- played. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings are not up- dated when the vehicle is not moving.
C/T Button
Global Reset
If the RESET button is pressed twice within two seconds while in any of the three resettable displays (AVG ECO, ODO, ET), the GLOBAL RESET will reset all three displays.
Compass/Temperature Display
WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32° F (0° C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will be displayed. After completing one 360 degree turn with the vehicle traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally.
NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the Overhead Console. This is where the compass sensor is located.
Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass.
If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the “Calibration” mode.
To Put Into A Calibration Mode
Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/ Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym- bol is displayed, complete one 360 degree turn in an area free from large metal objects or power lines. The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally.
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according to the Compass Variance Map.
To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation.
Compass Variance Map
Outside Temperature
Because the ambient temperature sensor is located under the hood, engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) or during stop-and-go driving.
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