Compass (Some Models) - Lexus RX300 2003 Owner's Manual

Compass (Some models)

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The compass indicates the direction in which the vehicle
is heading. The illustration shown above indicates the
vehicle is heading north.
Pushing the "AUTO" button for longer 3 seconds turns on
or off the compass display.
Displays
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
The compass may not show the correct direction in the
following conditions:
D The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
D The ignition switch is turned off immediately after turning.
D The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
D The vehicle is 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.).
D The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal
object on or near the inside rear view mirror.)
D The battery has been disconnected.
The compass works to calibrate the direction automatically
while the vehicle is in motion, if deviation is small.
Directions
For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating,
see "Calibrating the compass" below.
North
Northeast
If the direction is not indicated or the system does not operate
East
properly, contact your Lexus dealer.
Southeast
South
Southwest
West
Northwest
2003 RX300 from Aug. 02' Prod. (OM48442U)