Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

L-SB-0076-08

August 20, 2008

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





2009 model year IS 250/350 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 ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W NW) appears on the compass display.

NOTE

Pushing the "AUTO" switch turns the compass display ON or OFF.





2. Push and hold the "AUTO" switch for approximately 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 in figure 3 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.

Once the direction shows on the display, 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 (sliding roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.