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

To obtain a correct display in rear-view mirror 1, the compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone must be set.

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