RAM CHASSIS CAB 2015 Owner's Manual page 277

Compass Settings — Uconnect® 5.0
After pressing the "Compass Settings" button on the
touchscreen the following 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 head-
ing.
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.
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Compass Variance Map
• Perform Compass Calibration
Push the Compass button on the faceplate, then press the
"Calibration" button on the touchscreen 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
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