Instrument cluster -> Compass for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Compass  
Fig. 12 Compass zones.  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
The compass does not need to be calibrated in vehicles with a facto-  
ry-installed navigation system. There is no Compass menu item in  
this case.  
On vehicles without a factory-installed navigation system, the com-  
pass is calibrated automatically. If electrical or metallic accessories  
are added to the vehicle, the compass must be recalibrated.  
Adjusting the compass zone  
Switch on the ignition.  
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Zone  
menu items.  
Select the compass zone according to the current location  
fig. 12.  
Adjust and confirm compass zone (1-15) by using the arrow but-  
tons.  
Calibrating the compass  
In order to calibrate the compass, you need a valid compass zone for  
the location and enough room to drive in a circle.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Select the Settings menu followed by the Compass and Calibrate  
menu items.  
Confirm the Please drive a full circle to calibrate message by  
pressing the /+ button on the multi-function steering wheel, and then  
drive in a complete circle at about 6 mph (10 km/h).  
During calibration, CAL is shown in the instrument cluster display.  
The calibration is complete when the compass direction is displayed.  
Service reminder display  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
The service appointment reminder is shown in the instrument cluster  
display.  
For information on maintenance intervals, please see the  
Booklet Warranty and Maintenance.  
For vehicles with time- or distance driven-dependent service, only  
fixed service intervals are displayed.  
Service reminder  
If service is due in the near future, a service reminder is displayed  
when the ignition is switched on.  
The messages Oil change and Inspection are shown in the instru-  
ment cluster display with the number of miles (km) and days remain-  
ing until service is due.  
Service event  
When Service is due, the message Oil change now! or Inspection  
now! is shown in the instrument cluster display.  
Viewing service message  
The current service message can be accessed when the ignition is  
switched on, the engine is switched off, and the vehicle is stopped: