2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Variance

turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects,
the“CAL”symbol will turn off and the compass will
function normally.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the“CAL”symbol
does not appear, you must put the compass into the
Calibration Mode manually.
To put into a Calibration Mode:Turn on the ignition
switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. Press the
RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer for at least 10 seconds until the
“CAL”symbol appears. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 10 seconds. Release the RESET button and
complete three 360°turns in an area free from large metal
objects. The“CAL”symbol will turn off and the compass
will function normally.
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 over-
head console.
Compass Variance
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.
NOTE:Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the overhead console.
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To set the variance:Turn the ignition switch ON and set
the display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with a
Compass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESET button
for approximately 5 seconds. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 5 seconds. The“VA R”symbol will light and
the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press
the STEP button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer or the US/M button on vehicles
equipped with Compass/Temp to select the proper vari-
ance zone as shown in the map. Press the RESET button
on vehicles equipped with a Compass/Mini Trip Com-
puter or the C/T button on vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp to set the new variance zone and resume
normal operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................... 383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 335
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 184
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 264
Cassette Tape Player................209,219,224
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................38,83,335
CD Changer.............218,227,240,241,244,246
CD Player.........215,219,226,229,232,236,239,246
CD Player Maintenance................... 265
Cellular Phone........................96,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 421
Center Lap Belts......................... 51Chains, Tire............................ 330
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 348
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 311
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............205,378
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 34
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 333
Climate Control......................... 266
Clock................................ 207
Compact Disc Changer.................... 244
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 265
Compact Disc Player..................209,215
Compact Spare Tire...................... 322
Compass.............................. 155
Compass Calibration..................... 156
Compass Variance....................... 156
456 INDEX

Selection of Lubricant................403,424
Transmission........................... 403
Automatic........................... 403
Filter............................... 405
Fluid............................403,424
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 163
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 324
Trip Odometer.......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 207
Turn Signals...................142,200,418,420
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 451
Universal Joints......................... 391
Universal Transmitter..................... 163
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 332Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 49
Vanity Mirrors........................... 95
Variance, Compass....................... 156
Vehicle Certification Label................. 338
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Information Center................. 159
Vehicle Loading...................315,338,340
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................287,415
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 27
Video Entertainment System................ 246
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 346
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 199
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 447
Washer, Adding Fluid..................290,393
Washer, Rear........................289,290
470 INDEX