Calibration Procedure for Compass: Notes

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The difference between magnetic North and geographical North can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. In order for the compass to operate accurately in a particular zone, it must be calibrated using the following procedure.

Fig 1: Calibration Procedure For Compass Zone Variation Chart

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Determine your location on the zone map.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Press and hold the mode (N) switch for about 8 seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display.
Press the mode (N) switch repeatedly until the desired number appears in the display.

Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop pressing the mode (N) switch and the display will show a compass direction after a few seconds.

NOTE: Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.