Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
PD046-07

Title:
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS
DURING PDS

Models:
'08 Solara

June 8, 2007

Introduction





Some 2008 model year Solara 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).

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2008 model year Solara vehicles.





Warranty Information

Compass Calibration Procedure





1. Turn the ignition switch to the ~ON" position and push and hold the AUTO" switch for 6 seconds until the zone number (1 - 15) appears on the display.

NOTE:
Pushing the "AUTO" switch for 3 seconds turns the compass display ON or OFF.

2. Then push the AUTO" switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.





See the map below for zone reference.





3. Start the engine and push and hold the AUTO" 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 car around as shown, doing two 3-point turns in succession.

After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above method, calibration is complete when the direction is shown on the display.

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 (sliding roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.