Toyota 2011 Avalon Quick Reference Manual page 395

n Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
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l The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
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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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l A door is open.
CAUTION
While driving
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Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
When doing the circling calibration
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Be sure to 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.
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