2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 73
2010 BMW X3 Manual
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Basic operation You can call up a number of functions by pressing the adjusting button with a sharp object such as a ball-point pen or the like. The following possible adjustments are displayed one after another, depending on how long you press and hold the adjusting button: > Press briefly: switches display on/off > 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone > 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls > 9 to 12 seconds: set for left-hand/righthand drive > 12 to 15 seconds: set language Setting compass zones Set your vehicle to the appropriate compass zone so that the compass functions correctly, refer to world map with compass zones. In order to set the compass zone, press and hold the adjusting button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The display indicates the number of the currently set compass zone. To change the zone setting, repeatedly press the adjusting button briefly until the number of the compass zone that applies to your current position is displayed. The compass will be operational again after approx. 10 seconds. Calibrating digital compass In the following situations, the digital compass must be calibrated: > The wrong cardinal direction appears on the display. > The cardinal direction displayed does not change despite a change in the direction of travel. > Not all cardinal directions are displayed. Procedure 1. Make sure that there are no large metal objects or overhead power lines in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle. 2. Input the currently applicable compass zone. 71 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG