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Auto Dimming Mirror: Programming: Compass: Variance

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

  1. Locate current geographic location. See Fig 1 .
  2. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Press and hold on/off switch until zone number appears on compass display.
  3. Depress on/off switch to change compass to desired zone.
  4. After selecting zone number, display will show a compass heading after 5 seconds.

Fig 1: Identifying Compass Variance Zones
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