Lexus RX350 - Compass

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5-6. Using the other interior features
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:If equipped
To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
Directions are displayed as follows:
■ Conditions unfavorable to correct
operation
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
● The vehicle is stopped immediately after
turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s
magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields (under-
ground 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.
(There is a magnet or metal object near
the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
Compass
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The compass on the inside rear
view mirror indicates the direction
in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation and displays
Display Direction
“N” North
“NE” Northeast
“E” East
“SE” Southeast
“S” South
“SW” Southwest
“W” West
“NW” Northwest
WARNING
■ While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-
play only when the vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE
■ To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal
objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sen-
sor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal operation of the
compass
● Do not perform a circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic
fields.
● During calibration, do not operate
electric systems (moon roof, pan-
oramic moon roof, power windows,
etc.) as they may interfere with the cal-
ibration.