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Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators|Description and Operation|Page 5490 > < Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview|Page 5486
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Compass: Description and Operation

COMPASS

Description

DESCRIPTION
With the ignition switch in the ON position, and the mode or (N) switch ON, the compass display will indicate the direction the vehicle is heading.
Vehicle direction is displayed as follows:
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N: north

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E: east

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S: south

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W: west

ZONE VARIATION SETTING PROCEDURE
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.
Zone Variation Chart

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