Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure
L-SB-0078-08August 20, 2008
Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS
Service Category
General
Section
Pre-Delivery Service
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2009 model year IS F 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. Push the engine switch to select the "IG-ON" mode and hold the "AUTO" switch on the mirror until the zone number appears on the display.
NOTE
Pushing the "AUTO" switch for 3 seconds turns the compass display ON or OFF.
2. Push the "AUTO" 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 "AUTO" switch for about 12 seconds until "CAL 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, drive around the block until the direction is displayed.
Calibration is complete when the "CAL disappears from the display.
NOTE
^ Do NOT calibrate 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.