2009 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 107

> The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does. > Not all compass directions are shown. Roller sun blinds* Rear window blind Procedure Controls 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. Press the adjustment button for approx. 6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at least one full circle at a speed of no more than 4 mph or 7 km/h. If calibration is successful, the display changes from C to a compass direction. Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind. Roller sun blinds for rear side windows Pull loop of roller sun blind and hook onto bracket. Do not open the window when the roller sun blind has been pulled up; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personal injury.< Setting right-hand/left-hand steering Your digital compass is factory-set to righthand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle. Set the language You 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. Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment comes on. Mobility Reference To prevent injury in the event of an accident while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove compartment immediately after use.< Closing Fold the cover up. 105 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Glove compartment Navigation Driving tips At a glance