Calling up the compass
The compass shows which direction the vehicle is currently traveling in: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.

To obtain a correct display in rear-view mirror 1, the compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone must be set.
See also:
Setting the map scale
To hide the menu: slide
the COMAND
controller and, when the Full screen
menu item is shown, press .
To call up the scale bar: as soon as you
turn
the COMAND controller, scale
bar 3 ap ...
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
• you drive at low speeds.
• the tires have adequate tread de ...
Safety
The G500’s antilock brakes have Brake Assist for automatic full-power braking
in panic stops. Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) enhances stability
when braking in curves. ...
