BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Practical interior accessories

Controls

Setting compass zones

Set the compass zone corresponding to your
vehicle's geographic location so that the com-

pass can function correctly; refer to the world
map with compass zones.

To set the compass zone, press the adjustment
button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of
the compass zone set is shown in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the
adjustment button repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the compass zone corre-
sponding to your current location.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.

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.

Procedure

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.

Set the currently valid compass zone.

Convertible: ensure that the retractable
hardtop is fully closed.

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/7 km/h.
If calibration is successful, the display
changes from C to a compass direction.

Convertible: open the retractable hardtop
fully and repeat step 4.

Setting right-hand/left-hand steering

Your digital compass is factory-set to right-
hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with
your vehicle.