Jeep Renegade 2016 Owner's Manual page 233

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 231
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 head-
ing. 5
NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the
instrument panel, such as iPods, Mobile Phones, Laptops,
and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module
is located, and it can cause interference with the compass Compass Variance Map
sensor, and it may give false readings.