Instuments - Initial Calibration of Compass

PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION
PG029-99

September 3, 1999

Title:
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Models:
'00 Avalon XLS

Introduction





2000 MY Avalon XLS vehicles are equipped with a compass. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during the ROAD TEST section of Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

Applicable Vehicles
^ All 2000 model year Avalon XLS vehicles.





Warranty Information

ROAD TEST Compass Calibration





1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and illuminate the display by pushing the "LIGHT button.





2. Push the "MODE" button several times until "COMPASS" appears and blinks on the calendar display. Then push the "RESET/ADJ" button. "CALIBRATE" appears and blinks together with the compass display.

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 crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

^ During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moonroof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

^ To cancel the calibration before it is complete, push the "MODE" button again.





3. Drive the vehicle in a circle until the blinking stops. If there is not enough space to drive in a circle, drive around the block until the blinking stops and the compass and calendar display return to normal mode.





4. Stop the vehicle and push the "MODE" button several times until "ZONE XX" appears on the calendar display. Then push the "RESET/ADJ" button, to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.





See map for zone reference.

5. When the correct zone is displayed, push the "MODE" button several times until the calendar display returns to the normal mode.

This completes compass calibration.