Mitsubishi ECLIPSE 2011 User Manual page 213

Features and controls
Compass variance
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-
country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass vari-
ance.
Compass variance is the difference between the earth's mag-
netic north and the true geographic north. If not adjusted to
account for this compass variance, your compass could give
false readings.
CAUTION
!
Adjust for compass variance when the vehicle is
safely parked.
Although the compass variance can be adjusted at
3
speeds of less than 2 mph (3 km/h), it should be
adjusted when the vehicle is safely parked.
NOTE
The compass adjustment mode will automatically shut off,
if no adjustment is made within about 10 seconds.
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To adjust for compass variance
1. Find your current geographic location and the correct cor-
responding zone number on the zone map.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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