Audi Q7: Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
Fig. 49 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
- To turn the compass on or off, press the button
(1) until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with abbreviations:
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devices
or metallic objects near the mirror.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
Fig. 50 Magnetic zone map
The magnetic zone must be adjusted correctly for
the compass to read accurately.
- Press and hold the button (1), fig. 49
until the number of the magnetic zone appears
in the interior rearview mirror.
- Press the button (1) repeatedly to select the
correct magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds.
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
You must recalibrate the compass if it does not
display the correct direction.
- Press and hold the button (1) until C, fig. 49 appears in the rearview
mirror.
- Drive in a circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction is displayed in the rearview mirror.
WARNING
To reduce the risk to yourself and other drivers,
calibrate the compass in an area where
there is no traffic.
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As the driver, you are responsible for making sure
every passenger is sitting correctly in their seat
and maintaining this seating position while driving.
Make sure that:
Every
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Make sure that:
You can press the pedals down completely
while your legs are slightly bent
The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel or instrument panel is a
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WARNING
If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the vehicle.
Otherwise, children could start the vehicle
or operate electrical equipment (such
as power windows), which increases the risk