Canada - Instruments - Calibration Of Compass
BulletinTSB2148
Issue Date
September 02, 2005
Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS
Component
GENERAL INFORMATION
Models
'01 - '06 LS 430
2001 - 2006 model year LS 430 vehicles without navigation systems are equipped with a compass in the instrument cluster, just to the left of and below the speedometer.
Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during the ROAD TEST section of Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2001 - 2006 model year LS 430 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTS:
COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:
1. Using the Lexus Diagnostic Scan Tool (see illustration) go to the "Customize" menu and select the "Compass Calib".
NOTE:
Follow the prompts on the tester screen as shown (steps A - F).
2. Select the zone number where the vehicle is located using the zone map.
3. Disconnect the Lexus Diagnostic Tester.
4. Start the engine and push the "DISP2" button on the steering wheel several times to display the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) on the multi-information display (see illustration).
5. Push and hold the "RESET" button for about 6 seconds until "DRIVE IN CIRCLES" appears on the display.
6. 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.
- To cancel the calibration before it is complete, push the "RESET" button on the steering pad for approximately 6 seconds.