Upper Electronic Module (UEM) (2005-2006): Function: Compass

Fig 1: Identifying Integrated Compass

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The compass detects the magnetic pull of the North and South Poles. Using this, the compass calculates the direction in which the front of the vehicle is pointing.

The display in the top right-hand corner of the rear view mirror shows the compass direction. Eight different directions can be displayed.

• North
• North East
• East
• South East
• South
• South West
• West
• North West