Instruments - Mirror Compass Recalibration Process
ELECTRICALEL004-03
May 23, 2003
Title:
RE-CALIBRATION OF COMPASS
Models:
'02 - '03 ES 300
Introduction
Some 2002 and 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror may require re-calibration. Use the following procedure to complete re-calibration of the compass.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2002 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles.
Warranty Information
Calibration Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) appears on the compass display.
NOTE:
Pushing the "COMP" switch turns the compass display "ON" or "OFF."
2. Push the "COMP" switch for about 3 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 below for zone reference.
3. Check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) appears several seconds after adjustment.
4. Start the engine and push the switch for 6 seconds until "C" appears on the display.
5. Drive the vehicle at 5 mph, 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 driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above method, calibration is complete with the direction 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 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.