ADAS Calibration
Advanced driver-assistance system service after a windshield replacement
We Go to You to Calibrate Your Vehicle's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ADAS After Your Windshield Replacement
It is important to calibrate your vehicle's Advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) after a windshield replacement. Not only is it required by all auto insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers, but it's important to make sure these driver assist safety features work correctly to keep the occupants safe. The forward-facing camera attached to the windshield affects Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Smart City Brake Support and Auto Glass Stars will calibrate the camera and keep you safe. The cost is covered for all insurance windshield replacements.
ADAS camera calibration ensures these safety systems function correctly:
Collision avoidance system
Forward collision warning system
Adaptive cruise control
Lane departure warning system LDWS LDW
Lane keeping assist LKA LKS
Lane centering assist LCA
Automated lane keeping systems ALKS
Do I need to calibrate the lane departure warning system LDWS?
Yes. Features like Lane departure warning LDW, Lane keeping assist LKA LKS, Lane centering assist LCA, Automated lane keeping systems ALKS need recalibration. ADAS calibration is important after a windshield replacement because of the active safety systems. What calibrating the camera system does is align the pitch and angle of the forward-facing camera to the lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance systems. The camera module relearns the slight variations from changing a windshield and makes sure the advanced driver assistance systems are working correctly.
Advanced safety features affect the vehicles controls like steering, braking and acceleration. The ADAS requires calibration after a windshield replacement to make sure they work properly. Even 1mm off in positioning of the camera or windshield can mean meters of difference on the freeway. Auto Glass Stars preforms ADAS camera calibration on all equipped vehicles.
Locations & Service Areas
Mobile ADAS calibration in San Tan Valley, Arizona
Mobile ADAS calibration in Mesa, Arizona
Mobile ADAS calibration in Queen Creek, Arizona
Mobile ADAS calibration in Florence, Arizona
Mobile ADAS calibration in Gilbert, Arizona
Mobile ADAS calibration in Chandler, Arizona
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ADAS mean?
ADAS stands for Advanced driver assistance system. It includes features like lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance systems.
How long does a recalibration take?
ADAS recalibration takes between 15 and 60 minutes. Variables can vary the time it takes to successfully calibrated the ADAS. The fastest results occur when the vehicle is stock height, on level ground, is 3/4 full of gas, facing away from the sun, and the weather is consistant.
Does my backup camera need to be calibrated?
No, the camera that needs to be calibrated the forward facing camera attached to the windshield. It is for the automatic braking, lane departure waring and adaptive cruise control.
Is ADAS calibration done on-site?
We can do the ADAS calibration at your location. Our calibration technicians are mobile and go to your home or work to calibrate your camera module. With the improved technology out today you rarely need to go in to a shop to get your vehicle's ADAS calibrated.
Do I actually need ADAS calibration or can I skip it?
You do need to calibrate the ADAS camera after a windshield replacement. Even moving around the camera when replacing the windshield is enough on some vehicles to make the systems not work and have warning lights pop up on the dash without calibration. If the pitch and angle of the camera is barely off from where it was previously it can cause the advanced driver assistance system to not work correctly or at all. Most importantly it can be extremely unsafe if your vehicle's controls malfunction when you are driving.
Does the manufacturer require me to get a recalibration?
Yes, every vehicle manufacturer requires a camera calibration for your ADAS safety systems after a windshield replacement.
What happens if I don't calibrate my ADAS camera?
Not calibrating your ADAS camera system can be very dangerous for the operation of your vehicle. We will not replace a windshield if we are not following it up with a ADAS calibration. The risk is too high if something were to malfunction with your vehicle. Our customers' safety is very important and we are the experts in windshield replacement and ADAS calibration.
How do I know if my vehicle has ADAS advanced driver assistance systems?
You can tell if your vehicle has ADAS features by looking on the outside of the windshield in the top middle. There is a camera attached to your windshield by your rearview mirror if your vehicle is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. You can also tell if there are buttons inside your vehicle with pictures or acronyms of the safety features like lane departure waring system LDWS lane departure warning LDW, Lane keeping assist LKA LKS, Lane centering assist LCA, Automated lane keeping systems ALKS. The best way is to call Auto Glass Stars and let us lookup your vehicle's features to know for sure.
Who does ADAS calibration near me?
Auto Glass Stars in San Tan Valley, Arizona
Our expert technicians come to you to perform your vehicle's ADAS camera calibration. We want to make changing your windshield and getting your advanced safety features working correctly as quick and easy as possible. Contact us to schedule your auto glass service.
