Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA, Operator'S Manual

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To receive a correct compass display reading,
the magnetic field zone must be set and the
compass calibrated.
Setting the compass
X
Set your location using the magnetic field
zone maps (
Y
page 304).
X
Push a round pen into opening = for
approximately three seconds.
The magnetic field zone currently selected
appears in compass display ; .
X
To select the magnetic field zone: push a
round pen into opening = until the desired
magnetic field zone is selected.
If, after a few seconds, the display in com-
pass display ; changes direction, the
magnetic field zone has been selected.
Calibrating the compass
Notes
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
do the following:
R
calibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
R
switch off electrical consumers such as the
climate control, windshield wipers or rear
window defroster.
R
close all doors and the tailgate.
Calibrating
X
Make sure that there is sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding
traffic.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Push a round pen into opening = for
approximately six seconds, until symbol C
is shown in compass display ; .
X
Drive your vehicle in a full circle at approx-
imately 3 mph (5 km/h) to 6 mph
(10 km/h).
When the calibration has been successfully
completed, the current direction is shown
in compass display ; .
Magnetic field zone maps
North America
South America
Floormats
G WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
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Features
Stowage
and
features