Sensors and cameras are the backbone of ADAS, continuously feeding data to systems that help prevent accidents and keep you safe. If any of these components need to be replaced due to damage or malfunction, simply installing a new part isn’t enough. Each sensor or camera must be precisely calibrated to work with the specific configuration of your vehicle.

    Imagine that the front camera controlling your Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems is replaced after a crack in the lens. Without proper calibration, the camera might misjudge the distance to the vehicle ahead, potentially leading to unnecessary emergency braking on the highway or, worse, failing to brake when a collision is imminent. In heavy traffic, this could cause confusion for drivers behind you or even lead to a rear-end collision.

    Similarly, if a radar sensor is replaced and not calibrated, your Blind Spot Monitoring system might fail to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes accurately, especially at highway speeds when quick lane changes are common. This could put you in a dangerous situation if you’re relying on the system to notify you when it’s safe to change lanes.

    Calibration after replacing any sensor or camera is crucial to ensure that your vehicle’s ADAS features are working correctly and that you can trust them to assist you in all driving conditions.