Compass
Calling up the compass
To obtain a correct display in rear-view
mirror :, the compass must be calibrated
and the magnetic field zone must be set.
XPress button = briefly.
The compass shows which direction the
vehicle is currently traveling in: N, NE , E , SE ,
S , SW , W or NW.
Setting the compass
XDetermine your position using the following
zone maps.
North America zone map
South America zone map
XPress and hold button =(Y page 271) for
approximately three seconds.
The currently selected zone appears in
compass display ;(Y page 271).XTo select the zone: press
button =(Y page 271) repeatedly until the
desired zone is selected.
The zone has been selected when compass
display ;(Y page 271) shows the heading.
This takes a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
XMake 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:
R calibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel constructions or high-
voltage transmission lines.
R switch off electrical consumers, for
example, the climate control, windshield
wipers or rear window defroster.
R close all doors and the trunk lid.
XSwitch the ignition on.XPress and hold button =(Y page 271) for
approximately six seconds until theFeatures271Stowing and featuresZ
