Where is the compass?
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Where is the compass?
We just picked up a 2016 with the basic sound system (pre-wired for nav). Often we'd like to easily know what direction we are traveling. I can't find the compass. Perhaps I'm blind or do you have to have nav to get it displayed?
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2017 GLA 250 4Matic
Despite what the operating manual says, the 2017 GLA250's rear-view mirror is not equipped with a compass. The hole where the compass button is supposed to be, is left empty and is replaced by the lens of the front passenger light.
Last edited by PoonerElRay; 06-17-2017 at 01:35 AM.
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You need a mirror with homelink or have the SD Card for navigation to work and has an on screen large compass as well in the Nav.
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I thought as well that the compass would be on the mirror, but in my 2018 it's rather on the central display when in Navi mode (navigation option required).
I have the Homelink option but again compass not on my mirror.
I have the Homelink option but again compass not on my mirror.
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Mine originally didn't have that option at all (code 232--GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY) and added it. Now I have the mirror and like yours Nav with a compass on a 2017.
So strange they have homelink without compass....and even making you have to choose the option just to have homelink in the first place.
I purchased mine from car-part.com and was from a 2014 CLA.
Last edited by krazzdav; 07-19-2019 at 07:02 AM. Reason: corrected posting
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If anyone is interested in a mirror with homelink and compass looks like the part# is A1768100517
comes with codes --
232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
245 TRIP COMPUTER / COMPASS
249 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MIRROR,AUTOMATICALLY DIMMING
U62 ILLUMINATION PACKAGE
Appears was available on: (possibly others--didnt check all vehicle options)
2013, 2014, 2015 CLA 250
All years have optional GLA 250 / 45
comes with codes --
232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
245 TRIP COMPUTER / COMPASS
249 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MIRROR,AUTOMATICALLY DIMMING
U62 ILLUMINATION PACKAGE
Appears was available on: (possibly others--didnt check all vehicle options)
2013, 2014, 2015 CLA 250
All years have optional GLA 250 / 45
Last edited by krazzdav; 07-19-2019 at 07:41 AM.
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Historically I've never used Homelink as always had rolling-code type garage door openers and not worth the extra effort to program, rather simply clipping a remote to the visor.
However I do like having a compass so have always shelled out for whatever option provides same (ol' school and not always relying on GPS). Typically an auto-dimming mirror with compass and Homelink is an option. I would prefer the compass on the mirror but Benz in its wisdom ....
However I do like having a compass so have always shelled out for whatever option provides same (ol' school and not always relying on GPS). Typically an auto-dimming mirror with compass and Homelink is an option. I would prefer the compass on the mirror but Benz in its wisdom ....
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Mine originally didn't have that option at all (code 232--GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY) and added it. Now I have the mirror and like yours Nav with a compass on a 2017.
So strange they have homelink without compass....and even making you have to choose the option just to have homelink in the first place.
I purchased mine from car-part.com and was from a 2014 CLA.
Mine originally didn't have that option at all (code 232--GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY) and added it. Now I have the mirror and like yours Nav with a compass on a 2017.
So strange they have homelink without compass....and even making you have to choose the option just to have homelink in the first place.
I purchased mine from car-part.com and was from a 2014 CLA.