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Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

L-SB-0088-11

August 31, 2011

Initial Calibration of Compass Duing PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2012 model year LS 460 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.





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





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





4. Start the engine and push the "AUTO" switch for 9 seconds until the "C" appears on the display.





5. 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 is displayed the calibration is complete.