2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 84

'02 L/C U (L/O 0108) -Compass When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the "AUTO" mode. When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights. Pushing the "AUTO" button for longer 3 seconds turns on or off the compass display. The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: D The vehicle is stopped immediately af13C013 ter turning. The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped. CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. 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 The compass indicates the direction in which the vehicle is heading. The illustration shown above indicates the vehicle is heading north. Displays N NE E SE S SW W NW Directions North Northeast East Southeast South Southwest West Northwest 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 morror.) D The battery has been disconnected. D Any door is open. The compass works to calibrate the direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion, if deviation is small. For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating, see "Calibrating the compass" below. 84