What is calibration of the safety system?

In order to detect other vehicles and objects, identify road signs, recognize lane borders, and do other tasks, advanced safety systems like blind spot recognition and forward collision warning use cameras, sensors, and lasers. All of this data is sent to a computer, which subsequently initiates the proper action, like as sending the driver a signal or taking over control of the car.

The cameras, sensors, and other equipment used in safety systems must be precisely oriented at the right location at the right height and be properly calibrated to take the right measurements in order to transmit a clear signal to the rest of the system and initiate the required response. For instance:

  • A camera that is angled incorrectly may not detect a vehicle in your blind spot.
    The system may have trouble identifying a stop sign in a hazy image.
    The distance to the car or person in front of you may be miscalculated by a sensor that is out of calibration.


When system needs to be recalibrated?

  • A safety system may need to be re-calibrated under certain circumstances, and it should do so following any of the following:

    Any collision, even if it's just accidently backing up into something. Even the slightest collisions have the power to move a camera, laser, or sensor out of place, even if there is no damage to the safety system or the vehicle.
    Windshield replacements are necessary because safety systems place cameras on the windshield.
    Repair or replacement of the bumper, as sensors and lasers for sensing distance are frequently found here.
    Alignment changes are necessary since they may affect how your automobile reacts during autonomous driving correction.
    Changing out specific electrical components or unplugging them might reset the system. 
    A few alterations, such changing the tires' sizes or raising or reducing the vehicle's height.

Modern vehicles are advanced machines, with dozens of systems working together to deliver you a comfortable and safe ride. Driving a vehicle with uncalibrated ADAS systems is putting you and your family at greater risk of harm and is strongly discouraged.

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