Setting Magnetic Zone Variance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. For proper compass function, the correct variance zone must be set. Refer to Fig 1 for the correct zone. Follow these steps to check or change the variance zone:

Fig 1: Identifying Zone Variance Map

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

The ignition switch must be in the On position and the CMTC display must not be blank.
If the compass/temperature data is not currently being displayed, momentarily press and release the C/T button to display compass/temp information.
Press and hold the RESET button until VARIANCE = XX is displayed. The CMTC will display the variance zone stored in memory and the word VARIANCE.
Use the STEP button to select the proper variance zone number, 1 through 15.
After selecting the proper zone number, momentarily press and release the RESET button. The variance zone is then stored in the memory and the CMTC returns to normal operation.