Just replaced your windshield? That’s only part of the job. If your vehicle is equipped with advanced safety features like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, or automatic emergency braking, the ADAS camera system must also be recalibrated. Failing to perform this calibration can affect the accuracy of these systems and create serious safety risks for you and other drivers on the road.
The vehicle is placed in a controlled indoor setting where technicians position specialized calibration targets — large precision-patterned boards — at exact distances and angles in front of the vehicle. The ADAS system uses these targets to accurately realign the cameras and sensors. This process requires a perfectly level surface, exact measurements, and professional calibration equipment, making it impossible to perform properly in a typical parking lot environment.
During a dynamic calibration, the vehicle is driven at specific speeds on clearly marked roads for a designated distance — often several miles. As the vehicle moves, the camera system recalibrates itself by analyzing lane markings and road conditions in real time. This process requires proper speeds, visible lane markings, and favorable weather conditions to ensure accurate calibration, so it cannot be rushed or performed under poor driving conditions.
At AC Auto Glass Works, we perform both static and dynamic ADAS recalibrations according to each manufacturer’s precise specifications. Every windshield replacement includes the proper calibration process, ensuring your vehicle’s safety systems function correctly — so you leave with more than just new glass, you leave with peace of mind.
