BMW 2009 X3, Owner'S Manual

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Basic operation
You can call up a number of functions by press-
ing the adjusting button with a sharp object
such as a ball-point pen or the like. The follow-
ing possible adjustments are displayed one
after another, depending on how long you press
and hold the adjusting button:
>
Press briefly: switches display on/off
>
3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
>
6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
>
9 to 12 seconds: set for left-hand/right-
hand drive
> 12 to 15 seconds: set language
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
1. 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.
2. Input the currently applicable compass
zone.
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