Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

T-SB-0311-10

November 11, 2010

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2011 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles are equipped with a compass in the accessory meter. Use the following procedures to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).





Warranty Information

Deviation Calibration Procedure





1. Cycle the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position.

The "COMPASS" indicator should be blinking on the outside temperature display.








2. Switch the mode to Compass Correction mode by pushing the "SET" button for about 2 seconds until the zone number appears on the outside temperature display.

NOTE

If step 3 is NOT performed within 6 seconds while in Compass Correction mode, the calibration is canceled, and the display returns to the outside temperature indication.





3. Refer to the map (Figure 5) to determine the vehicle's location and select the correct zone number by pushing the "E/M" button.

After calibration, do NOT press any buttons for 6 seconds.

4. Once the correct zone is selected, wait until display returns to the outside temperature display

Circling Calibration Procedure

1. Start the engine.

NOTE

The "COMPASS" indicator should be blinking on the outside temperature display.

2. Switch the mode to the Compass Correction mode by pushing the "SET" button for about 2 seconds until the zone number appears on the outside temperature display.

NOTE
If step 3 is NOT performed within 6 seconds while in Compass Correction mode, the calibration is canceled, and the display returns to the outside temperature indication.

3. Push the "SET" button again to change the mode to the Turn Correction mode.





NOTE

While in the Turn Correction mode, the indication bars move as shown in the illustration.





4. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. If there is NOT enough space to drive in a circle, turn the vehicle around as shown, doing a four-point turn.

When the compass display returns to the outside temperature display, the 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 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.

^ If the correct direction is NOT displayed after driving the vehicle as specified, change the vehicle location.

5. Check that the COMPASS indicator is NOT blinking and that the compass is displayed normally.