Windshield Calibration - What is ADAS?
ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance System. It is a rapidly growing new technology that includes systems to help the driver process. When designed with a safe human-machine interface they should increase car safety & more generally, road safety.
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Park Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Headlights
- Forward Collision Mitigation/Smart City Brake
ADAS Features Include:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Pedestrian Detection
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Collision Mitigating Braking
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Adaptive Headlighting
- Driver Status Monitoring
What is Calibration?
Calibration is the process of returning a vehicle's ADAS to OEM specifications.
Calibration is necessary after a new glass installation, particularly a windshield with a camera mounted to it, to ensure that the ADAS features continue to function properly despite having been moved during installation.
Why do we need to be able to perform calibration?
A vehicle’s computer relies on the cameras/radars/lasers used by the ADAS being in the correct alignment to function properly, but does not automatically adjust them itself Calibration guides the vehicle’s computer & ensures these systems are working properly When a windshield is replaced, the camera should be removed from the bracket & unplugged from the car. After the replacement is completed, the camera needs to be reattached & recalibrated. If this is not performed by the installer, consumers will have to go to the dealer to have the vehicle calibrated*
*Even a camera that has not been unplugged from the car needs to be recalibrated to ensure proper functionality of the ADAS features & minimize the potential liability of the installer.
What will happen if vehicle is not calibrated
If a car’s ADAS is not properly calibrated, the system may not function safely
If the cameras/radars/lasers on the vehicle are off by even a few millimeters they may not give accurate readings and the system may not function properly, leaving the installer with potential liability.
How long does calibration take?
Depending on the type of calibration & the specific vehicle, calibration can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 3+ hours.
What will happen if vehicle is not calibrated
If a car’s ADAS is not properly calibrated, the system may not function safely
If the cameras/radars/lasers on the vehicle are off by even a few millimeters they may not give accurate readings and the system may not function properly, leaving the installer with potential liability
How long does calibration take?
Depending on the type of calibration & the specific vehicle, calibration can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 3+ hours.
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