A vehicle's windshield may look like a regular piece of glass, like the ones you have in your home. However, many modern cars' windshields are equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology, including cameras, sensors and other equipment mounted on the windshield that can affect your car's functions.
What is ADAS?
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is a technology feature that relies on cameras and sensors to assist the driver, and it comes in various forms. Its simpler forms, such as automatic wipers and headlights, have been around for a while. However, more recently, advanced versions of ADAS have been introduced.
Lane departure warning: This system involves a warning sound if your car veers off lane without a turning signal turned on.
Adaptive Cruise control: Cruise control has been around for decades; this newer adaptive cruise control adjusts the speed of your car to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Automatic Emergency Braking: AEB detects when an imminent crash is about to occur and warns the driver if no action is taken, the system will automatically apply emergency braking to prevent a collision.
What is ADAS calibration?
When you have your windshield replaced, all the cameras and sensors are removed and reattached. During this attachment, a minor change in degree can considerably affect the camera's viewing area, affecting the vehicle's ADAS features. Calibration is the process of adjusting and testing the cameras and sensors on the windshield to ensure they are performing correctly after it has been replaced.
Calibration is a complex process that requires special equipment and training. For example, suppose someone does not correctly calibrate your ADAS. In that case, there is a chance the car's system can fail to alert you or alert you incorrectly, causing you to make quick decisions at the wrong time and potentially leading to an accident. Because of this, you must get your windshield calibrated after every replacement.
Checking that your vehicle's ADAS system is working and calibrating it after we complete your windshield replacement is a service Easy Auto Glass offers. Our glass shop has a state-of-the-art Autel optical calibration unit that allows us to reset your vehicle's ADAS to the manufacturer's settings, so you continue to get the full benefit of ADAS. Contact us today if you require a windshield replacement, and you can count on us to install and calibrate it to proper safety standards!