Upper Electronic Module (UEM) (2005-2014): Function: Compass

Fig 1: Identifying Integrated Compass

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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, using the abbreviations and.

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