Toyota Avalon 2008 Quick Reference Manual page 310

STEP 4
Wait a few seconds until the compass direction is displayed.
The calibration is complete.
Circling calibration
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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.
l
l The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by 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.
l
(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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3-6. Other interior features
If "CAL" appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/
h) or less in a circle until a direc-
tion is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
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