Canada - Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

Bulletin
TSB3386

Issue Date
March 25, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'11 Avalon

INTRODUCTION:







Some 2011 model year Avalon 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).






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:







1. Cycle the ignition switch to the "ON" position and check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) appears on the compass display.







2. Push the "N" switch for approximately 3 seconds until the zone number (1 - 15) appears on the display. Then push the switch to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is located.







See Figure 4 for zone reference.

NOTE:
Pushing the "N" switch turns the compass display ON or OFF.

3. Once the correct zone is selected, check that the direction appears on the compass display.







4. Start the engine and push the "N" switch for about 6 seconds until "C" appears on the display.







5. Drive the vehicle slowly at 8 km/h (5 mph), or less, in a circle until the direction is displayed. If there is NOT enough space to drive in a circle, turn the vehicle around as shown, doing two three-point turns in succession.
Once the direction is displayed, 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 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.