Audi A4: Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
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Fig. 55 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
- To turn the compass on or off, press the button (1) until the compass display in the mirror turns on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition is turned on. The directions are indicated with abbreviations: N (north), NE (northeast), E (east), SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W (west), NW (northwest).
Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do not bring any remote controls, electrical devices or metallic objects near the mirror.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
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Fig. 56 Magnetic zone map
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for the compass to read accurately.
- Press and hold the button (1), fig. 55 until the number of the magnetic zone appears in the interior rearview mirror.
- Press the button (1) repeatedly to select the correct magnetic zone. The selection mode turns off after a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
If the display is incorrect or inaccurate, the compass must be recalibrated.
- Press and hold the button (1) until C, fig. 55 appears in the rearview mirror.
- Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.
WARNING
To reduce the risk to yourself and other drivers, calibrate the compass in an area where there is no traffic.
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