Canada - Instruments - Compass Calibration
BulletinTSB2152
Issue Date
August 24, 2005
Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS
Component
GENERAL INFORMATION
Models
'03 - '06 GX 470
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2003 - 2006 model year GX 470 vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during the ROAD TEST section of Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003-2006 model year GX 470 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) appears on the compass display.
NOTE:
Pushing the "COMP" switch turns the compass display "NO" or "OFF".
2. Push the "COMP" switch for longer than 3 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. Check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) or "C" appears several seconds after adjustment.
4. Start the engine and push the switch for about 6 seconds until "C" appears on the display.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph/8 kph, 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.
After performing the above steps, calibration is complete.
NOTE:
- Do not perform calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields (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.