2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 107

Calibrating the digital compass 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. Glove compartment Opening 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. 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. Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment comes on. To prevent injury in the event of an accident while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove compartment immediately after use.< Closing Fold cover up. Setting right-hand/left-hand steering Your digital compass is factory-set to righthand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle. Locking To lock the glove compartment, use the integrated key of the remote control, refer to page 28. Setting 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. LED hand lamp Coupe The LED hand lamp is stored in the glove compartment. Convertible The LED hand lamp is located in a holder inside the glove compartment on the left side. Insert the hand lamp into the holder with the lens pointing toward the passenger compartment to ensure that the lamp cannot be switched on accidentally.< 105 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance