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Initial Calibration Of Compass During PDS (PD079-06)

Publication date: 2006-12-14
Reference number: PD079-06

INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): PD079-06, Date of Issue:  December 14, 2006
LEXUS: 2008 RX 350
Section: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
COPYRIGHT: © 2018 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA License Agreement TMS1002

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).

Fig 1: Identifying Compass Controls & Display
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Applicable Vehicles

Warranty Information

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2
NA Not Applicable to Warranty - - - -

Calibration Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the "IG-ON" position and hold the switch for 6 seconds until the zone number appears on the display.
  2. Push the switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.

    See the map below for zone reference.

    Fig 2: Identifying Zone Display
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    Fig 3: Identifying Magnetic Zone Map
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  3. Start the engine and push the switch for about 6 seconds until "C" appears on the display.
    Fig 4: Identifying "C" Display
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  4. Drive the vehicle slowly at 5 mph (8 km/hr), or less, in a circle until the direction is displayed. If there is NOT enough space to drive in a circle, drive around the block until the direction is displayed.

    After driving in 1 to 3 circles, calibration is complete and the direction will show on the display.

    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 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.
      Fig 5: Driving Vehicle In Circle
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