ADAS (Camera Calibration)

Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems Calibration Services

At Capital Auto Glass in Harrisburg, PA, we understand the importance of driving aids in creating safer roads. Driving technology has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade. Front-facing cameras mounted on or near your windshield have become a standard safety feature on modern cars and trucks. These cameras are part of your vehicle's Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS). They are designed to protect you and your vehicle on the road. They utilize radar, lidar, cameras, computer imaging, sensors, networking, and other devices to help create a safer driving experience. Call 877-70-GLASS or submit a quote to learn more.

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Upgrade to Smarter Driving: ADAS Solutions That Make a Difference

LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System)

ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)

Blind Spot Monitoring

Collision Avoidance Brake Assist

Eyesite (Subaru) Brake Assist

LKAS (Lane Keep Assist System)

Automated Parking

And Much More…

Types of ADAS Calibration

Dynamic Calibration: This type of calibration requires driving the vehicle while using a diagnostic computer at a set speed on well-marked roads to calibrate the camera system. During the drive, the vehicle computer calculates the position of the lines on the road, other vehicles, road signs, guard rails and more, and adjusts the camera to be focused in the correct area for these systems to work properly after a windshield replacement.

Static Calibration: Each manufacturer has developed their own targets specific to their vehicles. All static calibrations require the use of a diagnostic computer and target mounted on a special frame placed in front of the vehicle exactly at the measurements specified by that manufacturer. Even a few millimeters off target can reduce the effectiveness of the safety assist system or make the systems inoperable altogether. Without this process, after replacing a windshield, there is no way for the vehicle to know if the camera is aimed properly.

Dual Calibration: Sometimes, vehicles use a combination of both static and dynamic. These can take 30 minutes to 3 hours after the windshield replacement.

Radar Calibration: Radar calibration is the process of adjusting a radar system to ensure its measurements are accurate, consistent, and in compliance with standards, often involving the use of known targets, features, or conditions to establish reference points.

The Evolution of Safety: Embrace ADAS and Drive with Confidence

Capital Auto Glass can perform most Dynamic, Static, and Dual system calibrations at our shop. These systems protect drivers through a range of capabilities, creating a circular safety net around the vehicle to help reduce the risk of collisions. Don't settle for another auto glass shop telling you the forward-facing camera "does not need to be calibrated." You can trust the professionals at Capital Auto Glass to perform the required and necessary procedures for your vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions About ADAS

When Does My ADAS System Need Recalibration?

All vehicles with ADAS functions attached to the windshield MUST be recalibrated after a windshield replacement to ensure the safety features continue working as intended. At Capital Auto Glass, we can complete a windshield replacement and ADAS calibration at the same time. Think of it like getting a new pair of glasses. When you get a new pair of glasses, your eyes must adjust to the new lenses. Similarly, the ADAS camera needs to ensure it can see through the new windshield correctly. That is the purpose of calibrating after the windshield is replaced.

"Another auto glass company said that I do not need to have the camera calibrated." "I have been doing this for years and I have never had a problem before". Or "If you don't unplug the camera, it's fine. When you replace the windshield equipped with a camera for the functions listed above, you change the yaw, roll and pitch axis. The only way to know that the camera is aimed correctly after a windshield is replaced with these systems is to calibrate after a replacement. It is stated in every vehicle manufactures bulletins that this function must be completed after a windshield replacement.

What Happens if My ADAS Fails?

If you have a lane departure warning as part of your ADAS functions, you know the car warns you when leaving the lane or approaching the lane markings. Suppose someone does not properly perform their ADAS calibration after a windshield replacement. In that case, the car's system could fail to alert you or even alert you at the wrong time, causing you to make a quick decision based on false information. Another example: if the car's supposed to trigger emergency breaking in the event of a suddenly approaching object, a windshield with an improperly calibrated ADAS camera could bring the vehicle to an abrupt stop at precisely the wrong moment or not at all.

In most cases, there are no warning signs or indicators when it is not working correctly. Recalibrating is the ONLY way to know if it is correct. Capital Auto Glass takes your safety seriously. We have invested in the tools and training to ensure your vehicle's ADAS systems work when they leave our care.