Have you ever wondered why it’s dangerous to have an improperly recalibrated ADAS system? If it’s never crossed your mind or you haven’t even been concerned about it, you should know that this is a very important safety aspect for your vehicle, for those around it, and for pedestrians.
The windshield is the main element that helps keep us safe in our car, since the vehicle’s glass contributes up to 30% of the vehicle structure’s strength and is essential to prevent roof collapse in the event of a rollover. If you have a broken car window, at Ralarsa we are experts in windshield repair — don’t hesitate to contact us.
ADAS system: Why should I calibrate it correctly?
With today’s technological advances, vehicles are incorporating more and more functions to assist the driver. This is where the ADAS system comes in — the Advanced Driver Assistance System. Thanks to this technology, the car can detect if there is any element near the vehicle that poses a safety risk, whether it be people, other cars, objects, or walls.
If necessary, the system will alert the driver or even activate the emergency brake. For this reason, it is so important to have the ADAS system properly calibrated. This system must be operating perfectly, and at Ralarsa we ensure that its recalibration is as precise as the manufacturer’s specifications.
But what do vehicle windows, especially the windshield, have to do with the ADAS system? The front window is fundamental to the correct functioning of this technology, which has already been present in our lives for more than a decade. At Ralarsa, we repair broken car windows and have been in the automotive sector for over 40 years, making us true experts.
Our services mean that we know first-hand the characteristics of windshields, and we are well aware that the front window is directly connected to the ADAS system. Both the sensors and the front camera are housed in the glass. Along with other modules, they make up a wide range of driver assistance systems that are now commonplace in modern vehicles.
How do I know if it’s miscalibrated?
There are certain situations that may indicate that your ADAS system is miscalibrated — for example, if it has errors in distance calculation or incorrect road reading.
Error in distance calculation. One of the main risks of having the ADAS system improperly calibrated is errors in distance measurement. At certain speeds and road inclinations, the ADAS camera may fail to alert the driver of the proximity of objects, cars, or pedestrians. It should be noted that this problem is directly proportional to road incline — the steeper the slope, the greater the risk of error.
Incorrect road reading. According to a recent study, another risk of having the ADAS camera improperly calibrated is that it can misread the road, significantly increasing the risk of changing lanes incorrectly. Since the camera is misaligned, it will read the lane markings incorrectly, triggering an alert that the car is misaligned when in fact it is not.
ADAS system: Why is it so important for driving?
This is a safety system aimed at preventing around 25,000 deaths and more than 140,000 serious injuries in Europe over the next 18 years — a figure that would significantly reduce fatalities on European roads.
This complex safety system has the capability to read traffic signs and alert the driver when the vehicle is travelling above the posted speed limit. In addition, it features emergency braking that is activated if the driver does not respond to its warning signals to slow down.
Furthermore, it includes a system specifically designed to detect pedestrians, which will help reduce accidents involving them, as pedestrian accidents are among the most common on our roads.
So if you have a broken car window or suspect your ADAS system is improperly calibrated, do not hesitate to contact your nearest Ralarsa workshop so they can carry out a proper ADAS system recalibration.
