Zone Variation Setting Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The difference between magnetic north and geographical north can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. This difference is known as variance. In order for the compass to operate properly (accurately) in a particular zone, the zone variation must be calibrated using the following procedure.

Fig 1: Zone Variation Chart

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Determine your location on the zone map.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Press and hold the mode (N) switch for about 5 seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display.
Press the mode (N) switch repeatedly until the desired zone number appears in the display.

Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop pressing the mode (N) switch and the display will show a compass direction after a few seconds.

NOTE: Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.