System functions
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The following system functions for the digital compass are described:
- Display
- Brightness control of display
- Adjustment of magnetic field zones and calibration
- from 09/2006: Further adjustments
- up to 09/2006: Fault display
Display
The 8 points of the compass are digitally displayed by abbreviations.
- from 09/2006
The display is available in English and German (delivery status: English LHD)
N: North
NE: North East Nordosten
E: East Osten
SE: South East Sudosten
S: South
SW: South West
W: West
NW: North West
The changeover between displays is carried out as follows:
- The current vehicle position is the center of a 360° circle.
- The eight points of the compass divide these 360° into sixteen 22.5° segments.
- The display changes over if the direction of travel changes by more than 22.5°.