BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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The display indicates the cardinal or intercardi-
nal direction in which you are currently driving.
Operating principle
You can run various functions by pressing the 
adjustment button with a pointed object, e.g. a 
ball-point pen etc. The following setting options 
are displayed consecutively, depending on how 
long the adjustment button is pressed:
>
Press briefly: switch display on/off
>
3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
>
6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
>
9 to 12 seconds: set left/right-hand drive 
vehicle
>
12 to 15 seconds: set language
Setting compass zones
Set the respectively applicable compass zone 
in your vehicle so that the compass functions 
properly, refer to the map of the world with 
compass zones.
To set the compass zones, press the adjust-
ment button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The dis-
play indicates the number of the currently set 
compass zone.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the 
adjusting button repeatedly 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.
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