Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment

1. Locate current geographic location on map. See Fig 1 . When location is established, go to next step.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position, then go to next step.
3. Depress MODE switch on Driver Information Center and advance to COMP/TEMP mode. When specified mode is selected, go to next step.
4. Simultaneously depress US/MET and MODE buttons on DIC for approximately 5 seconds. When VAR CAL is displayed on DIC, go to next step.
5. Release US/MET and MODE buttons, then go to next step.
6. Depress US/MET button in order to select proper zone number, then go to next step.
7. Depress MODE button to enter zone number into memory. Variation adjustment is complete.

Fig 1: Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment

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