Rear view mirror with compass

2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
150,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUYYETH POU
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Auto dimming mirror is currently working fine. But there is problem with the compass getting stuck with letter C. I know it is meant that to calibrate this compass. Could you tell me how to calibrate? Or something happens? Thanks
Oct 31, 2017 at 3:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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On this vehicle, the "C" indicates circle calibration. According to Toyota, the following must be done:

1)Stop the vehicle in an area where it is safe to drive in a circle.
2)Press and hold the auto button for approximately ten seconds or until a C appears
3)At a speed of five mph or less, drive the vehicle in a circle until the direction is displayed

NOTE: There are certain elements which can cause this process to fail. The following is a list of things to check, but potential problems are not limited to said list.

A) The vehicle is stopped while driving in a circle prior to reset.
B) The surface is not flat.
C) The Earth's natural magnetic field is interfered with by such things as:
* Underground wiring
* Between large structures
* Nearby steel towers
* An open car door
D) There is a magnet or metal object near the mirror.

Let me know if this helps.
Oct 31, 2017 at 6:55 PM