Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

T-SB-0012-10

January 19, 2010

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

ServiceCategory
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading it must be calibrated prior to vehicle delivery. Use the following procedure to perform initial calibration during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).





Warranty Information

Compass Calibration Procedure





1. Cycle the ignition switch to the IG-ON position and push and hold the "N" switch until the zone number appears on the display

Pushing the "N" switch turns the compass display on or off.








2. Push the "N" switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located. See the map for zone reference.





3. Start the engine and push and hold the "N" switch until "CAL" appears on the display.





4. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less in a circle (see Figure 6).





If there is not enough space to drive in a circle turn the car around (as indicated in Figure 7) doing two three-point turns in succession.

After driving in 1 to 3 circles the direction is shown on the display signifying that 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.