Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

L-SB-0065-08

August 15, 2008

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2009 model year ES 350 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

1. With the foot OFF the brake pedal press the engine START/STOP button twice to switch to "IG-ON" mode.





2. Push and hold the "AUTO" switch on the mirror for 6 seconds until the zone number appears on the compass display.

Pushing the "AUTO" switch for 3 seconds turns the compass display ON or OFF.





3. Once the zone appears, 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 and hold the 'AUTO" switch for 9 seconds until "C" appears on the display.





5. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph (8 km/hr), 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 (doing 2 three-point turns in succession) until the direction is displayed.

When the direction is shown on the display, calibration is complete.

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 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.