Interiorfeatures -> Compass for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Ninth Generation (2007-2012)

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Compass (if equipped)  
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in  
which the vehicle is heading.  
Operation  
To turn the compass on or off,  
press and hold “AUTO” for 3  
seconds.  
Displays and directions  
Display  
N
Direction  
North  
NE  
E
Northeast  
East  
SE  
S
Southeast  
South  
SW  
W
Southwest  
West  
NW  
Northwest  
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Calibrating the compass  
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The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by  
the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according  
to the geographic position of the vehicle.  
If you cross over a map boundary shown in the illustration, the compass  
will deviate.  
To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration, refer to the following.  
Deviation calibration  
STEP  
1
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.  
Press and hold “AUTO” for 6  
seconds.  
STEP  
2
A number (1 to 15) appears on  
the compass display.  
STEP  
3
Press “AUTO” and, referring to the map above, select the  
number of the zone where you are.  
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the  
calibration is complete.  
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Circling calibration  
STEP  
1
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.  
Press and hold “AUTO” for 9  
seconds.  
STEP  
2
C appears on the compass dis-  
play.  
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8  
km/h) or less in a circle until a  
direction is displayed.  
STEP  
3
If there is not enough space to  
drive in a circle, drive around the  
block until the direction is dis-  
played.  
Conditions unfavorable for correct operation  
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following situations:  
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 (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.  
(There is a magnet or metal object near the anti-glare inside rear view  
mirror.)  
The battery has been disconnected.  
A door is open.  
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CAUTION  
While driving the vehicle  
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle  
is stopped.  
When doing the circling calibration  
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.  
NOTICE  
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To avoid compass malfunctions  
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the anti-glare inside rear  
view mirror.  
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.  
To ensure normal operation of the compass  
Do not perform 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, power win-  
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.  
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