Compass
Calling up the compass
To obtain a correct display in rear-view mirror 1, the compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone must be set.
•► Press button 3 briefly.
The compass shows which direction the vehicle is currently traveling in: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.
Setting the compass
•► Determine your position using the following zone maps.
North America zone map
South America zone map
•► Press and hold button 3 for approximately three seconds.
The currently selected zone appears in compass display 2.
•► To select the zone: press button 3 repeatedly until the desired zone is selected.
The zone has been selected when compass display 2 shows the heading.
This takes a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
•► Make sure that there is sufficient space for you to drive in a circle without impeding the remaining traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly, observe the following points:
- calibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel constructions or highvoltage
transmission lines.
- switch off electrical consumers, for
example, the climate control, windshield
wipers or rear window defroster.
- close all doors and the trunk lid/tailgate.
•► Switch the ignition on.
•► Press and hold button 3 for approximately six seconds until the C symbol appears in compass display 2.
•► Drive a full circle at approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) to 6 mph (10 km/h).
Once the calibration has been successfully completed, the current direction appears in compass display 2.
See also:
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