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Programming Zone Variation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Using the Variance Zone map, find your geographic location and note the zone number (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Variance Zones Map
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  2. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If the compass/temperature data is not currently being displayed, momentarily depress and release the Step push button to step through the display options until you have reached the compass/temperature display.
  3. Depress the Step push button and hold down until the compass mini-trip computer enters the variation adjustment mode and "VAR" along with the current variance zone will appear in the display.
  4. Momentarily depress and release the Step push button to step through the zone numbers, until the zone number for your geographic location appears in the display.
  5. After five seconds, the displayed zone will automatically be set in the compass mini-trip computer module memory and normal operation will resume.
  6. Confirm that the correct directions are now indicated by the compass.