2005 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 145

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Displays N NE E SE S SW W NW Directions North Northeast East Southeast South Southwest West Northwest D The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal object near the audio system.) D The battery has been disconnected. If the deviation is small, the compass works to calibrate the direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion. For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating, see "CALIBRATING THE COMPASS" on page 107. COMPASS SENSOR 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.). "Compass sensor The compass sensor is located behind the audio system. 13L072 106