Why Does my windshield need calibration?
Your Safety Depends on Windshield Calibration After Replacement
When your windshield is replaced, it is not just the glass that needs attention. Many modern vehicles are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that helps keep you safe on the road. These systems often rely on cameras and sensors that are mounted directly to your windshield. When the windshield is changed, even a small shift in position can throw off their accuracy.
That is where windshield calibration comes in.
WHAT IS WINDSHIELD CALLIBRATION?
Windshield calibration is the process of adjusting and testing your vehicle’s ADAS cameras and sensors to ensure they are properly aligned after a windshield replacement. Without calibration, features like lane departure warnings, forward collision alerts, and automatic braking might not work correctly putting you and others at risk.
There are two types of calibration:
- Static Calibration: Done in a controlled shop environment using specialized targets.
- Dynamic Calibration: Performed while driving the vehicle according to manufacturer specifications.
Some vehicles require both.
Why Is Calibration So Important?
Your safety depends on it. A misaligned camera can cause ADAS features to react too early, too late, or not at all. Here’s why calibration matters:
- Accurate Safety Alerts: Lane departure warnings and collision alerts need precise data.
- Proper Function of Automatic Systems: Adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, and other automatic features rely on perfect sensor alignment.
- Manufacturer Standards: Most vehicle manufacturers require ADAS calibration after a windshield replacement to maintain warranty and safety standards.
- Insurance Compliance: Some insurance companies demand proof of calibration after repairs.
Skipping calibration is not an option if you want your vehicle’s safety systems to work as designed.
Signs You May Need Windshield Calibration
Even beyond a replacement, you might need calibration if:
- You notice ADAS warning lights on your dashboard
- Your vehicle pulls to one side while driving
- Your adaptive cruise control seems off
- You had suspension or alignment work done
- You were recently in a minor accident
Trust the Experts for Calibration
At Advanced Tint Solutions, we use state-of-the-art calibration equipment and follow strict manufacturer guidelines to ensure your vehicle’s ADAS systems perform exactly how they should. When it comes to your safety, we do not cut corners.
Schedule your professional windshield replacement and calibration today. Your safety is our priority.
