51 16... Calibrating Compass In Interior Rearview Mirror (up to 09/08)

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NOTE: It may be necessary to alter the magnetic deflection zone if the vehicle is more than two ranges away from the set deflection zone.
For numbers of magnetic deflection zone.

If may be necessary to calibrate the compass if:

vehicle battery has been disconnected for an extended period of time
"C" appears in compass display
there is no compass display

Setting magnetic deflection zone:

Switch ignition on.
Using a suitable tool (1), press push-button in area (A) of mirror (2) until a number appears in compass display (B)
Press push-button repeatedly until number of desired zone appears
Wait until direction display appears
Magnetic deflection zone is now set

Fig 1: Identifying Push-button In Area Of Mirror
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Calibrating compass:

Switch ignition on.
Using a suitable tool (1), press push-button in area (A) of mirror (2) until "C" appears in compass display (B)
Drive vehicle 2 to 3 times in a circle at approx. 10 mph
Calibration process is completed when direction display appears

Fig 2: Identifying Push-Button In Area Of Mirror
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.