Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Control system
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Press button
j or k repeatedly
until the message
Compass Adjustment
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
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Press button
æ or ç to set the
respective compass zone.
For information on how to select the prop-
er geographic zone, see “Compass”
(
Compass calibration
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the Modular COMAND
system with navigation module*.
In order to calibrate the compass properly,
mind the following:
ț
Calibrate the compass in open terrain.
Nearby buildings, bridges, power lines
and large antenna masts, for example,
could impair compass calibration.
ț
Switch off electrical consumers (e.g.
climate control, windshield wipers, or
rear window defroster).
ț
Close all doors and the tailgate.
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Start the engine (
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Press button
æ or ç to move
the selection marker to the
Vehicle
submenu.
̈
Press button
j or k repeatedly
until the message
Compass Calibra-
tion
appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on setting
off
.
̈
Press button
æ or ç to set the
selection marker to
Start
.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Compass Calibration Active
Please drive in a full circle
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