Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

L-SB-0055-08

August 14, 2008

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2009 model year GX 470 vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).





Warranty Information

Compass Calibration Procedure





1. Turn the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position and push and hold the multifunction switch for 6 seconds until the zone number appears on the compass display.





2. Push the multifunction switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.





See the map in figure 4 for zone reference.





3. Start the engine and push and hold the multifunction switch for about 9 seconds until "C" appears on the display.





4. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less in a circle until the direction is displayed. If there is NOT enough space to drive in a circle turn the vehicle around as shown doing two three-point turns in succession.

Once the direction is displayed the calibration is complete.

NOTE

^ Do NOT perform calibration of the compass in a place where the Earth's magnetic field is subject to interference (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.