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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page): Electrical: Gauges: Compass: Pre-Check
- SELECTING COMPASS DISPLAY MODE
The "DISP2" allows you to select a Display or Non-display mode of the compass. Usually the "DISP2" is used to select of the steering pad switch.
- SETTING ZONE
Deviation between the magnetic north and "actual north" differs depending on the terrestrial location, therefore, an adjustment in magnetism is required. Since the magnetic condition differs according to the area where the vehicle will be used, it is necessary for each user to set the zone. (Refer to "Compass Zone Map").
The zone setting can be changed using the LEXUS hand-held tester.
- PERFORMING CALIBRATION
Because each vehicle has its own magnetic field, calibration should be performed for each vehicle. This compass function is used when storing the record of the vehicle's magnetic field.
- WHEN COMPASS MAGNETIZED:
A compass could be magnetized during shipping by vessels or freight cars. Before delivery, therefore, make sure to perform calibration and ensure that calibration can be done. If it cannot be done (cannot complete in spite of driving round several times), it may be caused by magnetization. Demagnetize the vehicle using a demagnetizer and perform calibration again.
- SETTING COMPASS
- SELECTING DISPLAY MODE
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check that the compass display indicates an azimuthal direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW).
- ZONE SETTING MODE
Using the LEXUS hand-held tester, select the customize menu.
- CALIBRATION SETTING MODE
- Keep pressing the "DISP2" for 6 sec. after selection of the compass display mode will activate the calibration setting mode.
- Drive the vehicle at a slow speed of 8 km/h (5 MPH) or less in the circular direction.
- Driving round the circle 1 to 3 times will display the azimuthal direction on the display, completing the calibration.
- To finish the calibration mode, press the DISP2 switch long when the calibration is finished or during the calibration.
HINT:
Once calibration is completed, it is not necessary to perform the above procedures unless the magnetic field strength is drastically changed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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