Circling Calibration; Conditions Unfavorable To Correct Operation; While Driving The Vehicle; To Ensure Normal Operation Of The Compass - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

Circling calibration

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When "C" appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to drive
in a circle, drive around the block
until the direction is displayed.

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 neighborhood. Do
not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
To avoid 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 circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth's mag-
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netic 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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