2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Calibration Procedure for Compass: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The difference between magnetic North and geographical North can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. In order for the compass to operate accurately in a particular zone, it must be calibrated using the following procedure.

Fig 1: Zone Variation Chart
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