Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

L-SB-0061-10

July 14, 2010

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2011 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 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.