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Compass (Rear View Mirror): Design: Compass

Fig 1: Identifying Compass (Rear View Mirror)
GLL140899Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The compass is integrated in the rear view mirror. The compass display is integrated in the mirror glass. The display is a vacuum-fluorescent type. The display is linked to the dashboard dimmer system. The lighting strength is controlled along with the dashboard dimmer function.

When the vehicle is started, all the segments light up in the display. All the segments then go out after a couple of seconds. The display then functions normally.

The compass has a button (1) which is used to: