How do you know if a vehicle is equipped with ADAS features?
Some of the most common ADAS functions are Lane Assist, Lane Departure, Forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. Lane assist usually will have a button to disable on the dash. You will also see the symbols light up when the key is turned to the “ON” position. If you see any of the symbols on this page in conjunction with a camera on the windshield or headliner, this vehicle is equipped with ADAS and it will for sure need a recalibration if the windshield is removed or replaced. Currently, ALL auto manufacturers require a recalibration if the windshield is removed or replaced and each one has issued a position statement saying as much. We have provided a position statement from all major manufacturers in order for you to easily show to an insurance adjuster if they question the recalibration.
In addition, many manufacturers recommend a recalibration for the following scenarios.
- Changes in tire size outside the recommended tire size for the vehicle
- After an alignment is performed
- If the vehicle is involved in a minor or major collision
- If the front air bags deploy
For the camera and the safety system to continue to work properly, Our trained and certified technicians will complete the windshield replacement and safety system recalibration in one single appointment. We will not replace a windshield that requires a calibration unless we are performing the calibration. There is just too much liability to trust any other company except Glass Dawg’s certified technicians.
These systems protect drivers through a range of capabilities, creating a circular safety net around the vehicle to help reduce the risk of collisions. The front-facing cameras enable these advanced safety systems to aid and warn drivers on the road.
There are two types of windshield camera recalibration, Static and Dynamic.
Static recalibration is performed while the vehicle is stationary in an ambient light setting using a set of targets specific to each manufacturer. Glass Dawg has the proper targets for all manufacturers and will continue to acquire additional targets as manufacturers produce them. Exact measurements are taken to center the vehicle and set the targets in the proper location and distance so the camera has the ability to calibrate properly. Our tolerance in these measurements is 6mm maximum, so as you can imagine, precision is key. Other variables that are taken into account when performing a static recalibration is the proper amount of air in each tire, weight distribution throughout the vehicle, level surface, clean windshield, no cargo in the trunk, no sitting in the vehicle and the gas tank must be full. Static calibrations are very sensitive and the most difficult to perform of the two. Typically takes 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Dynamic calibration Requires driving the vehicle at a set speed on well-marked roads to recalibrate the camera system. Typically takes 30 minutes to one hour.
The two types of calibration are determined by the manufacturer and there are only three options that each manufacturer may give. Some recalibrations require Dynamic, some require static, and some require both Static and Dynamic. Glass Dawg receives the specifications directly from each manufacturer to ensure proper recalibration every time.
Due to the importance of your vehicle’s advanced safety system, you need a trusted expert with the capability of recalibration to ensure these camera enabled safety systems are operating at their optimal level. This technology is so new and quickly evolving that even the dealerships generally only have 1 certified technician per region at this point.
Glass Dawg will alert you if the vehicle needs recalibration services after a replacement.
Glass Dawg provides both windshield replacement as well as a full recalibration facility but we do not require that we are the company that replaces your windshield AND performs the recalibration. We are San Antonio’s only company for all manufacturer recalibrations and we will calibrate your windshield even if we didn’t replace your glass.
