Over the last decade, automakers have been adding Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, features to newer makes and models. These features may not be widely advertised, but ADAS adds important safety features to vehicles in order to protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. They include features that alert drivers of their surroundings, automate braking, add smartphone connectivity, and more.
If your vehicle has ADAS features, the forward-facing camera that controls these features must be calibrated after having your windshield replaced. The location of these features is often difficult to identify, but it includes a camera located on the windshield. When your windshield is replaced, this camera needs to be calibrated to ensure the sensors located on your vehicle are working properly. Not every mechanic or auto glass repair shop has the equipment and training to calibrate your ADAS. At Glass Doctor of Pinellas County, our auto glass specialists are equipped to repair or replace your windshield and make sure your ADAS camera is calibrated correctly.