1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 115

R 2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the US/MET switches. The display will go off. 3. After five seconds, VAR CAL will appear on the display. When it does, release both buttons. 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on the display. 5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your variance is now set. Driver Information System (If Equipped) This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: I . Find your location on the zone map. Note your zone number. The USMET (United Statedmetric) button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system. The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP and TRIP. OFF: This turns the system off. COMP/TEMP: The display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. 2-54