Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure
T-SB-0123-10May 5, 2010
Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS
Service Category
General
Section
Pre-Delivery Service
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles are equipped with a compass in the accessory meter. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
Warranty Information
Initial Calibration Procedure
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the "ON" position and push and hold the "E/M" button until "VAR" appears on the compass display.
2. Push the "E/M" button within 10 seconds of step 1 to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located. See the map in Figure 4 for zone reference.
3. Once the correct zone is selected wait until the display returns to compass mode (about 10 seconds).
4. Cycle the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
5. Start the engine and then push and hold the "E/M" button for about 15 seconds until "CAL" appears on the compass display. (At this time, the compass display is locked in "N".)
6. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. If there is NOT enough space to drive in a circle turn the vehicle around as shown doing two three-point turns in succession. When "CAL" goes OFF and the display returns to compass mode calibration is completed.
NOTE
^ Do NOT perform calibration of 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 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.