Calibrating - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Compass
Calling up the compass
To obtain a correct display in rear-view
mirror :, the compass must be calibrated
and the magnetic field zone must be set.
X
Press button = briefly.
The compass shows which direction the
vehicle is currently traveling in: N, NE, E, SE,
S, SW, W or NW.
Setting the compass
X
Determine your position using the following
zone maps.
North America zone map
South America zone map
X
Press and hold button =(
approximately three seconds.
The currently selected zone appears in
compass display ;(
X
To select the zone: press
button =( Y
desired zone is selected.
The zone has been selected when compass
display ;( Y
This takes a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
X
Make sure that there is sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding the
remaining traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
observe the following points:
calibrate the compass in the open and not
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in the vicinity of steel constructions or high-
voltage transmission lines.
switch off electrical consumers, for
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example, the climate control, windshield
wipers or rear window defroster.
close all doors and the trunk lid.
R
X
Switch the ignition on.
X
Press and hold button =(
approximately six seconds until the
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