Not sure if there's a thread about this...please let me know if there is.
I just got my 2012 SR5 last friday, and made the mistake of playing with the mode button while driving, now I have that "dot" next to directional heading. I read the manual on how to do the circle calibration, but its not working. I lost count of how many circles I drove.
Another thing, when I go into Calibration mode, the dot does not blink as it states in the manual.
Anyone know what could be the issue? Should I have a tech at the dealership do it for me?
First, :welcome:.
Second, in order for the "dot to blink", you must be in deviation calibration mode.
Third, is this the procedure you followed:
If “•” appears on the left side of the direction display, circling calibration needs to be performed.
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
In deviation calibration mode (→P. 452 or See note below), press and hold the “MODE/ ” button to change to circling calibration mode.
“•” on the left side of the direction display will blink.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less in a circle until a direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to drive in a circle, drive around the block until a direction is displayed.
Press and hold the “MODE/ ”or “SET/ ” button to confirm the direction and to exit circling calibration mode. (If no buttons are pressed for several minutes, the direction will automatically be confirmed and the display returned to normal.)
Make sure that “•” on the left side of the direction display has gone off. If “•” is illuminated, perform the above procedure again.
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Entering Deviation Calibration mode
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Deviation calibration
Stop the vehicle.
Change the accessory meter display to deviation calibration mode by doing the following.
Vehicles without Multi-terrain Select
When the parking lights are turned on:
Press and hold the “MODE/ ” button.
A number (1 to 15) will appear on the display.
When the parking lights are off:
In accessory meter light control mode (→P. 196), press and hold the “MODE/ ” button.
A number (1 to 15) will appear on the display.
Vehicles with Multi-terrain Select
When the parking lights are turned on:
Press and hold the “MODE/ ” button.
A number (1 to 15) will appear on the display.
When the parking lights are off:
In accessory meter light control mode (→P. 196), press and hold the “MODE/ ” button.
A number (1 to 15) will appear on the display.
Note: Picture in owners manual appears to show driving counterclockwise.
Source: Owners Manual, Page 450. (2010 Manual.) Check your Table of Contents and look for "Compass"
