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World Magnetic Variation Map

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Fig 1: View Of World Magnetic Variation Map
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    Fig 2: Illustrating Magnetic Variation Zones
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  1. Locate your geographic location. Refer to the variation zone map.
  2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  3. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays on the DIC.
  4. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.
  5. Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens to view the direction the vehicle is moving. This will be shown in the top right corner of the DIC display.

If the compass needs to be calibrated, use the compass calibration procedure above.