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Magnetic Zones

Fig 1: Identifying Magnetic Zones
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In many places, magnetic north is different from true north. In order to compensate for this difference, the compass uses a method that divides the globe into 15 different zones. If the compass is not set for the zone in which the vehicle is being driven, it may display the wrong direction. If the vehicle is transported between different zones, the magnetic zone setting must be altered manually.