Deflection Angle Compensation

COMPASS CALIBRATION

Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic north.

If not adjusted to account for compass variance, compass could give false readings.

Fig 1: Identifying Variance Zone Number On Zone Map

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ADJUST FOR COMPASS VARIANCE

1. With showing the compass, keep pressing "M" switch for two second or more.

   The current zone umber will appear upon release.

   Fig 2: Pressing "M" Switch

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2. Find current location and variance zone number on the zone map.
   Fig 3: Identifying Current Location And Variance Zone Number On Zone Map

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3. Press the "H" switch repeatedly until the new zone number.
   Fig 4: Pressing "H" Switch Repeatedly Until New Zone Number

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4. Pressing the "M" switch will exit zone entry mode.

   This area code number should remain in the battery off.

   If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: THE COMPASS IS NOT CORRECT.  .

   NOTE: Do not install the ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of compass.
   Fig 5: Pressing "M" Switch Will Exit Zone Entry Mode

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   NOTE: The compass may not indicate the correct compass direction in the place shown below:
   • Tunnels 
   • Railroads 
   • Underpass/Overpass 
   • Transforming station 
   • Large metal structures 
   • Area over the subway 
   NOTE: The compass returns to the correct compass direction vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.