Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

L-SB-0108-11

September 16, 2011

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





2012 model year IS 250C/350C 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" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) appears on the compass display.





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 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.