Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure
L-SB-0137-09September 23, 2009
Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS
Service Category
General
Section
Pre-Delivery Service
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2010 model year GS 350/460 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. Cycle the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" mode.
2. Push and hold the "AUTO" switch for 6 seconds until zone number (1-15) appears on the display.
NOTE
Pushing the "AUTO" switch turns the compass display ON or OFF.
3. Push the "AUTO" switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.
See the map in figure 3 for zone reference.
4. Start the engine and push the "AUTO" switch for approximately 12 seconds until "CAL appears on the display.
5. 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 is displayed, calibration is complete.
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.