Controls in detail
Useful features
Setting the compass zone
Calibrating the compass
̈ Start and run the engine.
̈
Determine the geographical point of
the vehicle with the aid of the zone
maps.
If the vehicle was exposed to a significant
magnetic zone, such as high voltage power
lines, the compass may have to be calibrat-
ed.
̈ Press MODE 2 (୴ page 186) repeat-
edly until the compass display appears
in the trip computer display 3.
̈
̈
Switch on the ignition.
̈ Press RESET 1 and afterwards press
MODE 2.
To calibrate the compass correctly, ob-
serve the following:
Press MODE 2 (୴ page 186) repeat-
edly until the compass display appears
in the trip computer display 3.
In the display appears CAL–.
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Calibrate the compass in an area free
of steel superstructures and power
lines.
̈
̈
Press and hold RESET 1 for approxi-
mately two seconds.
̈
Press RESET 1 (୴ page 186) to select
the compass zone mode.
The calibration mode is activated and
the display shows CAL.
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Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
exterior lamps, climate control, rear
window defroster etc.).
The zone selected last is shown in the
display.
Drive without interruption two full cir-
cles at a speed between 3 mph
(5 km/ h) and 7 mph (10 km/h).
̈
̈
Press RESET 1 repeatedly until the
correct compass zone, as determined
from the zone map, is shown in the dis-
play.
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Do not open or close the
sliding/pop-up roof.
The message CAL goes out after a short
time. The calibration is now complete.
Close doors and liftgate.
Press MODE 2 twice.
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The new compass zone is activated and
the compass display will be shown.
An open liftgate triggers the
display- - -.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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