Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DBβ LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A4 SEDAN (8E2) L4-1.8L TURBO (AMB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNING
2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)
Programming and Relearning
2004 Audi A4 Sedan (8E2) L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB)SECTION Programming and Relearning
Rearview Mirror With Compass, Calibrating
- North America
Setting of North is integrated in rearview mirror via a world-zone dependent magnetic field.
The compass directions N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW are shown in the digital display.
A new rearview mirror, or a rearview mirror which has had no current for a long period of time, must be calibrated anew (nothing or a "C" appears in display).
New compass, calibrating
- Switch on ignition.
- "C" must appear in the display.
- If there is no "C", press adjustment switch on underside of mirror using a thin object (e.g. pencil) until it appears in display.
- Drive slowly at approx. 10 km/h around in a circle 2 to 3 times until a compass direction is displayed.
- Press adjustment switch on underside of mirror using a thin object (e.g. pencil) until the number of your zone appears in display.
- Refer to the adjacent card for your zone.
- A compass direction appears in the display after a few seconds.
Calibration of an already existing compass
- Switch on ignition.
- "C" must appear in the display.
- If there is no "C", press adjustment switch on underside of mirror using a thin object (e.g. pencil) until it appears in display.
- Drive slowly at approx. 10 km/h around in a circle 2 to 3 times until a compass direction is displayed.
Zone adjustment
- Switch on ignition.
- Press adjustment switch on underside of mirror using a thin object (e.g. pencil) until the number of your zone appears in display.
- Refer to the adjacent card for your zone.
- A compass direction appears in the display after a few seconds.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.