Compass - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

03 Your driving environment

Compass*

Operation
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Rearview mirror with compass.
The bottom centre of the rearview mirror has
an integrated display that shows the compass
direction in which the front of the car is point-
ing. Eight different directions are shown with
English abbreviations: N
east), E (east), SE (south east),
(south west), W (west) and
The compass is activated automatically when
the car is started or in key position II, see
page 71. To deactivate/activate the compass -
press in the button on the rear side of the mirror
using a paper clip for example.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Calibration
The compass may need calibrating to work
correctly.
the compass needs calibrating.
1. Stop the car in a large open area free from
steel structures and high-voltage power
lines.
2. Start the car.
For optimum calibration - switch off all elec-
trical equipment (climate control system,
wipers etc.) and make sure that all doors are
closed.
3. Press and hold the button on the rear of the
rearview mirror (use a paper clip or similar)
until
(north), NE (north
S (south), SW
4. Drive off as usual.
NW (north west).
display when calibration is complete.
Alternative calibration method: Drive
slowly in a circle at a speed of no more than
8 km/h until
when calibration is complete.
C
is shown in the mirror's display if
NOTE
C is shown again (approx. 6 seconds).
C disappears from the
C
disappears from the display
Selecting the zone
Magnetic zones.
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The correct zone must be selected for the com-
pass to work correctly.
1. The remote control key should be in posi-
tion II, see page 71.
2. Press and hold the button on the rear of the
rearview mirror (use a paper clip or similar)
for at least 3 seconds. The number for the
current area is shown.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the num-
ber for the required geographic area
( 1–15 ) is shown.
4. The display will revert to showing the com-
pass direction after a few seconds.