Digital compass
1. Adjustment button
2. Display
The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principleYou can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a pen or similar item. The following adjustment options are displayed one after the other, depending on how long you keep the adjustment button pressed:
> Press briefly: switch display on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
> 9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand steering
> 12 to 15 seconds: set the language
Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle's geographic location so that the compass can function correctly; refer to the world map with compass zones.
To set the compass zone, press the adjustment button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the adjustment button repeatedly until the display shows the number of the compass zone corresponding to your current location.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.
The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations:
> An incorrect compass direction is shown.
> The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does.
> Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1. Make sure that no large metal objects or overhead power lines are in
the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle.
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.
3. Convertible: ensure that the convertible top is fully closed.
4. Press the adjustment button for approx.
5. Convertible: open the convertible top fully and repeat step 4.
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at least one full circle at a speed of no
more than 4 mph/7 km/h.
If calibration is successful, the display changes from C to a compass direction.
Setting right-hand/left-hand steeringYour digital compass is factory-set to righthand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle.
Set the languageYou can set the language of the display: Press the adjustment button for approx.
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English, "E", and German, "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
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