Windshield Camera Recalibration
Is there a camera mounted on or near your windshield? The front-facing cameras are part of your vehicle’s advanced driver assistance safety system (ADAS) and are designed to protect you and your vehicle on the road.
Is there a camera mounted on or near your windshield? The front-facing cameras are part of your vehicle’s advanced driver assistance safety system (ADAS) and are designed to protect you and your vehicle on the road.
Vehicles are becoming more advanced every day, enhancing the way we drive and keeping us safer on the road. Consumer demand, changing legislation, and momentum from the NHTSA is driving the growth of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or ADAS. Vehicles are increasingly being equip with forward facing camera technology like Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Alert, and Adaptive Cruise Control, etc. These changes are having a dramatic effect on the price of auto glass and how auto glass is installed.
When a vehicle is equipped with forward facing cameras, most vehicle manufacturers have a position statement about these features once a windshield has been replaced. These statements indicate how the manufacturer requires their vehicles to be repaired to ensure the continued and correct operation of these safety systems. Windshield Pros North has invested in the training and tools to provide re-calibration of these new ADAS systems. If for any reason we are unable to complete the re-calibration, we will assist with any referral or insurance approvals that may be necessary.
If you need a windshield replacement, Windshield Pros-North will replace your windshield and re-calibrate your vehicle’s camera supported advanced safety system*.
When damage occurs and you need a windshield replacement, nearly all automakers specify that these camera systems need to be recalibrated.
For the camera and the safety system to continue to work properly, First Call Auto Glass typically completes the windshield replacement and safety system recalibration in one single appointment.
More and more vehicles have advanced safety systems, and nearly all of those vehicle brands require a safety system recalibration after a windshield replacement. First Call Auto Glass technicians are experienced with the recalibration process and will help ensure your vehicle continues to protect you.
These systems protect drivers through a range of capabilities, creating a circular safety net around the vehicle to help reduce the risk of collisions. The front-facing cameras enable these advanced safety systems to aid and warn drivers on the road.
Due to the importance of your vehicle’s advanced safety system, you need a trusted expert with the capability of recalibration to ensure these camera enabled safety systems are operating at their optimal level.
The safety systems are designed to work together to enhance vehicle safety by alerting the driver to potential problems and avoiding collisions – they can aid, warn and assist. Some examples include traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centering, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, collision avoidance, and more. If so equipped, the camera’s proper operation is a critical component of your vehicle’s advanced safety system.
If you need a windshield replacement, First Call Auto Glass will replace your windshield and recalibrate your vehicle’s camera supported advanced safety system*.
When you make an appointment with First Call Auto Glass, you’ll be alerted if the vehicle needs recalibration services after a replacement. At the time of your appointment, a First Call Auto Glass technician trained in recalibration will complete the recalibration required by your vehicle. Different manufacturers require either a static or dynamic process and for some vehicles, both are required.
• Dynamic Recalibration – Requires driving the vehicle at a set speed on well-marked roads to recalibrate the camera system. Typically takes up to one hour or more, depending on the make and model of the vehicle.
• Static Recalibration – Requires a specific target image mounted on a fixture in front of the vehicle during the recalibration process. Typically takes up to one hour or more, depending on the make and model of the vehicle.
First Call Auto Glass provides both windshield replacement and recalibration service, keeping you and your family safe and secure. Are you unsure if you have ADAS features on your car? Learn more about the features and systems in place on many vehicles through our ADAS guide.