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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard

Calibrating Compass

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Calibrating Compass
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  1. Selecting The Compass Display Mode

    • The COMP switch allows you to select a Display or Non-display mode of the compass.

  2. Setting Zone

    • Deviation between the magnetic north and actual north differs depending on the location. Therefore, adjustment of the magnetism is required. Since the magnetic condition differs according to the area where the vehicle is used, it is necessary for each user to set the zone. See Fig 1. The zone setting can be changed using the COMP switch of the inside rear view mirror.

  3. Performing Calibration

    • Because each vehicle has it's 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.

  4. 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 is done properly. If it cannot be done (cannot be complete in spite of driving around several times), it may be caused by magnetization. Demagnetize the vehicle using a demagnetizer and perform calibration again.

  5. Setting Compass

    • Refer to flowchart, see Fig 2.

  6. Zone Setting Mode

    • Pressing the COMP switch for 3 seconds. The normal mode will activate the zone setting mode. A number (1-15) is displayed on the compass display. See Fig 1. In the initial status, 8 is displayed.
    • The displayed number increases +1 every time the COMP switch is pressed. Referring to the map, check the number for the area where the vehicle will be used and set the zone number.
    • Leave it untouched for several seconds after setting and check that the compass display shows an azimuthal direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) or C.

  7. Calibration Setting Mode

    • Pressing the COMP switch for 6 seconds. In the normal mode will also activate this mode.
    • Drive the vehicle at a slow speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) or less in the circular direction.
    • Driving around the circle 1-3 times will display the azimuthal direction on the display, completing the calibration.
    • Once calibration is complete, it is not necessary to perform the above procedures unless the magnetic field strength is drastically changed. If this happens, the azimuthal display will be changed to C.
Fig 1: Identifying Compass Zone Map
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