Conditions Unfavorable To Correct Operation Of The Compass; To Avoid The Compass Malfunctions - Lexus GX 460 User Manual

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5-4. Using the other interior features
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
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The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
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The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
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The vehicle is in a place where the earth' s magnetic field is subject to interference by
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artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under a steel tower,
between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersection, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle has become magnetized.
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(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
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A door is open.
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CAUTION
While driving the vehicle
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Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
When doing the circling calibration
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Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not vio-
late any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE

To avoid the compass malfunctions

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Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
To ensure normal operation of the compass
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Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth' s
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magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power windows, etc.)
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as they may interfere with the calibration.
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