Canada - Instruments - Calibration of Compass
Bulletin2375
Issue Date
January 17, 2007
Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS
Component
GENERAL INFORMATION
Models
'08 RX 350
INTRODUCTION:
In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading, it must be calibrated prior to vehicle delivery. Use the following procedure to perform initial calibration during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2008 model year RX 350 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position and push and hold the switch for 6 seconds until the zone number appears on the display.
2. Push the switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.
See the map for zone reference.
3. Start the engine and push and hold the switch for 6 seconds until "C" appears on the display.
4. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph (8 km/hr), or less, in a circle until the direction is displayed. If there is not enough space to drive in a circle, drive around the block until the direction is displayed.
After driving in 1 to 3 circles, calibration is complete and the direction will show on the display.
NOTE:
- Do NOT perform calibration of the compass in a place where the Earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a railroad crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.)
- During calibration, do NOT operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.