ADAS Calibration
Driver-assistance systems have to be recalibrated after a windscreen, a collision, a ride height change or a suspension job. We have the equipment and the trained technicians to do it.
Why Is It Important?
ADAS comes in various forms. Its simpler versions, such as automatic headlights and wipers, have been around for ages. But we would like to introduce you to the newer versions of ADAS that need calibration after related services.
Lane departure warning system: a warning sound is set off each time your car moves out of the lane without a turn signal on. Some vehicles also come with a feature called Lane Keep Assist (LKA). This system can steer the vehicle back into the centre of the lane in the event that you are not quick enough to respond yourself.
Systems In Your Car.
- Automatic emergency braking (AEB): detects when an imminent crash is about to occur and alerts you to take corrective action. If no action is taken, the brakes are applied automatically to prevent the crash. A lighter version is the forward-collision warning system, which only monitors the distance between your vehicle and the one in front, warning you of an impending crash without any braking.
- Adaptive cruise control: keeps your car at a consistent speed with your foot off the accelerator, so you can rest your feet on long drives. Newer adaptive or dynamic versions adjust your speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, so cruise control stays usable even with other cars around.
- Pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB): like the AEB above, but designed to identify pedestrians on the road and brake when a crash is imminent and the driver has not taken the appropriate corrective action.
Calibration Service.
ADAS calibration means aligning these sensing devices in your car so that they function properly. A dynamic calibration requires the technician to take your car out for a drive; a static calibration uses specialist tools to calibrate the system while the car is stationary. Every manufacturer states that recalibration is mandatory in the following cases:
- Windscreen replacement
- Collision
- A change in tyres or ride height
- ADAS warning lights on or flashing
- Removal and refitting of body parts that mount ADAS sensors
R/T Tuning recognises the importance of these systems, and in the near future every manufacturer will be required to fit them to every vehicle they make. We have the latest calibration equipment and employ technicians formally trained to calibrate these safety systems properly.
Does Your Car Need Calibrating?
If you have any questions, give us a call on 215-855-5565 to discuss whether your vehicle needs these calibrations performed, or book your appointment online.