Setting Magnetic Zone Variance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2006 Dodge Caravan, and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 the Zone Variance map for the correct zone. Follow these steps to check or change the variance zone:
CMTC/EVIC:
- The ignition switch must be in the On position and the CMTC/EVIC 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 (approximately 5 seconds) until VARIANCE = XX is displayed. The CMTC/EVIC will display the variance zone stored in memory and the word VARIANCE.
- Use the RESET 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/EVIC returns to normal operation.
CT:
- The ignition switch must be in the On position and the C/T display must not be blank.
- Press and hold the C/T and US/M buttons (approximately 5 seconds) until VARIANCE = XX is displayed. The C/T will display the variance zone stored in memory and the word VARIANCE.
- Use the US/M button to select the proper variance zone number, 1 through 15.
- After selecting the proper zone number, momentarily press and release the C/T button. The variance zone is then stored in the memory and the C/T returns to normal operation.