Canada - Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

Bulletin
TSB2328

Issue Date
2005-08-26

Market
Canada

Title
INITIAL CALIBRATION OF COMPASS DURING PDS

Component
GENERAL INFORMATION

Models
'03 - '06 4Runner

INTRODUCTION:





Some 2003 -- 2006 model year 4Runner vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during the ROAD TEST section of Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 - 2006 model year 4Runner vehicles.





WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INITIAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:





1. Turn 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.

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





2. Push the "COMP" switch for longer than 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 the map for zone reference.





3. Check that the direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) or "C" appears several seconds after adjustment.
4. Start the engine and push the switch for longer than 6 seconds until "C" appears on the display.





5. 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 car around as shown, doing two three--point turns in succession.





After performing the above steps, 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.