Compass Calibration Procedure (With Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Or Electronic Vehicle Information Center)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Chrysler Voyager, and 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. To adjust compass variance, set Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) to COMPASS/TEMPERATURE mode and press and hold RESET button until VAR = XX is displayed. Release button. XX indicates current variance setting. Press RESET button to select proper variance zone for your location. See Fig 1. Press RESET button to save new variance zone selection and resume normal CMTC or EVIC operation.