Jeep Cherokee 2009, Operating Information Manual

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Setting Compass Variance (Mid Line Cluster
Only)
Compass Variance is the difference between
magnetic North and geographic North. In some
areas of the country, the difference between mag-
netic and geographic North is great enough to
cause the compass to give false readings. If this
occurs, the compass variance must be set using
the following procedure:
NOTE:
Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the top of the right rear quarter window. This is
where the compass sensor is located.
NOTE:
The vehicle speed must be at 0 mph (0 km/h)
(manual transmission) or the shift lever in
PARK (auto transmission) to enter the variance
setting mode.
To set the variance, first, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position. Next, press and hold the Trip
Odometer button until the current variance zone
number displays (approximately ten seconds).
Then, press and release the button to increment
the variance value by one, until the proper vari-
ance zone is selected according to the map.
Finally, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion to exit this mode.
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