System functions: Notes

The following system functions for the digital compass are described:

• Display
• Brightness control of display
• Adjustment of magnetic field zones and calibration
• from 09/2006: Further adjustments
• up to 09/2006: Fault display

  Display 

  The 8 points of the compass are digitally displayed by abbreviations.

  • from 09/2006 

  The display is available in English and German (delivery status: English LHD)

  N:  North

  NE:  North East Nordosten)

  E:  East Osten)

  SE:  South East Sudosten)

  S:  South

  SW:  South West

  W:  West

  NW:  North West

  The changeover between displays is carried out as follows:

  • The current vehicle position is the center of a 360° circle.
  • The eight points of the compass divide these 360° into sixteen 22.5° segments.
  • The display changes over if the direction of travel changes by more than 22.5°.