Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

June 15, 2007

Introduction





Some 2008 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles are equipped with a compass in the accessory meter. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2008 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles.





Warranty Information





Deviation Calibration Procedure

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "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 following map to determine the vehicle's location and select the relevant zone number by pushing the "E/M" button.

NOTE:
^ After calibration, do NOT press any buttons for 6 seconds OR push and hold the "SET" button for about 2 seconds.

^ The 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 car 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.