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The Importance of Certified Windshield Calibration

Galaxy Auto Glass • Apr 07, 2024

Everything You Should Know About Windshield Calibration

Have you ever wondered what the camera behind your rearview mirror is used for? That box houses a very important component of your vehicle’s safety system: the forward-facing camera for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)! Windshield calibration is the process that ensures all of your cameras and sensors are functioning correctly so that you can continue to drive safely. In this blog, we will be explaining everything to do with windshield calibration and the importance of getting it done after your windshield replacement.

What is Windshield Calibration?

Windshield calibration, also known as camera calibration, is the process of precisely aligning your vehicle’s cameras in ADAS to accurately scan the road and surrounding environment around your vehicle. These cameras are important to many safety features including lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and more.

Why is Windshield Calibration Important?

Safety Assurance: Properly calibrated cameras ensure that ADAS features are functioning correctly. The cameras and sensors accurately detect lane markings, other vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles, creating safer driving conditions.

Accurate Assistance: ADAS features heavily rely on accurate data from your vehicle's cameras. Windshield calibration ensures this data is accurate, preventing any possible false alarms or failure to detect hazards, which provides reliable assistance to the driver.

Legal Compliance: In many areas, vehicles with ADAS features must undergo periodic windshield calibration to comply with legal standards. If you don't consistently get a windshield calibration, you could be fined or penalized as it puts you and others in danger.

Understanding the Calibration Process

Windshield calibration typically involves specialized equipment and certified auto glass technicians. Here's an overview of the process:

Preparation: The vehicle is parked on a level surface in a controlled environment, such as a garage or calibration bay. For mobile services, we will find a proper location to perform the windshield calibration on your vehicle.

Equipment Setup: Our certified technicians use calibration tools, including targets or patterns, to align the cameras correctly. These targets are placed at specific distances and angles from the vehicle.

Software Initialization: Technicians connect to the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system and use specialized software to initiate the calibration process.

Camera Adjustment: Using the targets as reference points, our trained windshield calibration technicians adjust the camera angles and settings to match manufacturer specifications.

Verification: Once the proper adjustments are made, our technicians will verify the windshield calibration by conducting test procedures or driving the vehicle to ensure the ADAS features are functioning correctly.

Documentation: A windshield calibration report is generated, documenting the process and confirming that the cameras are properly calibrated.

Windshield calibration is not only a technical procedure - it is also an important aspect of modern vehicle safety. Understanding the importance of windshield calibration helps the customer to make informed decisions about their vehicle maintenance. Next time you’re on the road, remember the role of windshield calibration in keeping you safe behind the wheel. Galaxy Auto Glass is certified in windshield calibration. We offer mobile and in-shop windshield calibration services to our customers in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, and surrounding areas. Contact Galaxy Auto Glass today for a free quote and visit our page for more info on windshield calibration!

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