BMW X3 3.0si SAV 2007 User Manual

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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 sec-
onds. 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

Make sure that there are no large metal
objects or overhead power lines in the vicin-
ity of your vehicle and that you have enough
space to drive in a circle.

Input the currently applicable compass
zone.

Press the adjusting button for approx.
6-7 seconds in order to call up C. Then drive
in at least one complete circle at a maximum
speed of 4 mph/7 km/h. If the calibration
was successful, then the display C is
replaced with the cardinal directions.

Setting for right-hand/left-hand drive

Your digital compass is already set to the right-
hand/left-hand drive of your vehicle at the fac-
tory.

Set language

You can set the language of the display:
Press the adjusting button for approx.
12-13 seconds. Press the adjusting button
again briefly in order to change between
English "E" and German "O".