Jeep Grand Cherokee Quiz
Understanding your instrument panel

Compass Variance

In this manual: Understanding your instrument panel
Introduction — 7Things to know before starting your vehicle — 107Understanding the features of your vehicle — 241Understanding your instrument panel — 150Starting and operating — 143What to do in emergencies — 19Maintaining your vehicle — 78Maintenance schedules — 3If you need consumer assistance — 21
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Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading. For the most accurate compass performance, the compass must be set using the following steps.

Compass Variance Map
Compass Variance Map

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, then press the SELECT button.

3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number displays in the EVIC.

4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.

5. Press and release the BACK button to exit.

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