Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

T-SB-0249-10

August 16, 2010

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2011 model year Highlander 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 then push and hold the "multifunction" switch for 6 seconds until the zone number (1 - 15) appears on the compass display.





2. Push the switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.





See the map in Figure 4 for zone reference.





3. Start the engine and push and hold the "multifunction" switch for 9 seconds until "C" appears on the display.





4. 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, turn the vehicle around as shown, doing two three-point turns in succession.

Once the direction is displayed, 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.