Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment

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Magnetic variation adjustments are required when the compass displays a constant error in heading. Variation is the difference between magnetic north and true north due to geographical location.

Locate your current geographic location on the World Magnetic Variation Map.

Fig 1: Identifying World Magnetic Variation Map

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Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Press and hold the switch for the compass, which may be depicted as COMP, COMPASS, or on/off (w/UE1) depending on the type of mirror on the vehicle, until a zone number appears on the compass display.
Depress the switch for the compass to select the desired zone number.
Wait 5 seconds. The display will return to a compass heading. The variance procedure is now complete.
Calibrate the compass. Refer to Compass Calibration mentioned above.