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L-TCI-3225

September 17, 2012

INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
Canada





APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:





Some 2013 model CT2OOh vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading, it must be calibrated prior to vehicle delivery. Use the appropriate procedure (depending on mirror type) to perform initial calibration during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).





WARRANTY INFORMATION:

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:

Type A & B





1. Cycle the the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position and hold the "AUTO" switch until the zone number appears on the display.





2. Push the "AUTO" switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.





3. Start the engine and push the "AUTO" switch until "CAL" appears on the display.

For Type A & B





1. Drive the vehicle slowly at 8km/h (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.

Once the direction is displayed, the calibration is complete.

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