Q: How do I adjust the outside temperature display?

asked by on January 07, 2016

How do I adjust the outside temperature display?

If you notice that your vehicle’s outside temperature display is off by a few degrees, you can adjust it to a few different settings: roughly 5 degrees colder, or roughly 5 degrees warmer. To adjust the outside temperature display to make it more accurate, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition to On, while making sure the vehicle is completely stopped. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Use the +/- buttons to highlight Customize Settings, then press Source. 4. Use the +/- buttons to highlight The Computer Setup, then press Source. 5. Use the +/- buttons to highlight Adjust Outside Temp. Display, then press Source. 6. Use the +/- buttons to choose between ~ -5°F, ~ ±0°F, and ~ +5°F, then press Source.

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