Canada - Instruments - Calibration Of Compass

Bulletin
TSB0389R

Issue Date
August 28, 2000

Market
Canada

Title:
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Component
General Information

Models
'01 -- '05 GS 300& GS 430, '01 -- '06 LX 470, & '01 -- '03 RX 300

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
May 30, 2005: Applicable Vehicles has been updated to include 2002 -- 2005 model year GS 300 and GS 430 vehicles, 2002 -- 2006 model year LX 470 vehicles, and 2002 -- 2003 model year RX 300 vehicles.
The previous TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:







Some GS 300, GS 430, LX 470, and RX 300 vehicles may be equipped with compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre--Delivery Service (PDS).

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2001 -- 2005 model year GS 300 and GS 430 vehicles.
- 2001 -- 2006 model year LX 470 vehicles.
- 2001 -- 2003 model year RX 300 vehicles.







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:







1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) or "C" appears on the compass display.

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







2. Push the mode switch for longer than 6 seconds until the zone number (1 -- 15) appears on the display. Then push the switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.







See the map for zone reference.

3. Check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) "C" appears several seconds after adjustment.







4. Start the engine and push the switch for longer than 9 seconds until "C" appears on the display.







5. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph/8 kph, 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 performing the above steps, calibration is complete.

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.