Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

T-SB-0006-08

January 19, 2008

Initial Calibration of Compass During PDS

Service Category
General

Section
Pre-Delivery Service

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction





Some 2009 model year Camry 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. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and push and hold the "AUTO" switch for 6 seconds until the zone number (1 - 15) appears on the display.

Pushing the "AUTO" switch for 3 seconds turns the compass display ON or OFF.





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





See the map below for zone reference.





3. Start the engine and push and hold the "AUTO" switch for about 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 car around as shown doing two 3-point turns in succession.

When the direction is shown on the 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 (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 (sliding roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.