Compass settings — if equipped – Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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Compass Settings — If Equipped

After pressing the “Compass Settings” soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available:
Variance

Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences, and provide the most accurate compass
heading.

NOTE:

Keep magnetic materials, such as iPod’s®, Mo-

bile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors, away from the
top of the instrument panel where the compass module is
located. These materials can cause interference with the
compass sensor, and it may give false readings.

Perform Compass Calibration

Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting.
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may

Compass Variance Map

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