Question 1

What is Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Accepted Answer

ADAS uses image processing cameras, radar, light detection and many other sensors to monitor your vehicles surroundings. It's designed to detect, assist and/or alert the driver to potentially dangerous situations.

Sensors used in ADAS can detect light, heat, pressure and other variables used to monitor the state and position of the vehicle on the road. Usually the ADAS sensors are located in the front/rear bumpers, side mirrors, the brand logo badge in the front grill and the front windscreen.

Question 2

What are the features of ADAS?

Accepted Answer

ADAS may include traffic messages from sign recognition software, adaptive cruise control and many other features as listed below.

1) Lane Departure Warning System
2) Lane Keeping Assist
3) Traffic Sign/Signal Recognition
4) Night Vision System
5) Driver Status Monitor
6) Electric Vehicle Warning
7) Hill Descent Control
Front:
1) Parking Assist
2) Adaptive Front/Lighting System
3) Adaptive Cruise Control
4) Pedestrian Detection
5) Emergency Brake
Rear:
1) Reverse Image
2) Parking Assist
3) Rear Collision Warning
Side:
1) Surround View
2) Blind Spot Detection

Question 3

How do I know what ADAS Windscreen features my vehicle has?

Accepted Answer

Refer to your vehicles manual. However, to visually check if your vehicle has an ADAS equipped Windscreen, look at the outside of the windscreen near the interior mirror. You will notice camera lenses and/or other sensors in this area.

When our technician arrives to install your replacement windscreen they will perform a diagnostic scan of your vehicle. During this procedure, the computer software will scan all ADAS Sensor Modules. This will inform our technician which ADAS modules are active and assists us to prepare a more detailed windscreen replacement plan.

Question 4

Can I turn the ADAS Windscreen features off?

Accepted Answer

In many cases yes. There is often a switch on the dash, steering wheel, indicator arm or settings may be in a sub menu if your vehicle is equipped with a dash monitor/screen. However, some ADAS systems may switch features back on each time you start the vehicle, in which case you will have to disable again if required.

Some ADAS features are designed to work in harmony with your vehicles safety systems. These features are more common on later model vehicles, these sensors are unable to be disabled.

Question 5

What is an ADAS Calibration?

Accepted Answer

To Calibrate is to "compare/check". In the case of a windscreen replacement, when a vehicles Front Facing Cameras are disconnected, removed and reattached during a windscreen replacement a calibration is "recommended".

It's important to check the ADAS systems after a windscreen replacement to ensure the vehicles lane assist, break assist and adaptive cruise control still function as the manufacturer intended. If the camera systems are out of alignment after the windscreen replacement it could cause your vehicle to unexpectedly brake too soon/late or steer the vehicle when in the middle of the lane for no apparent reason.

Question 6

Can you perform a Mobile ADAS Windscreen Calibration?

Accepted Answer

In most cases yes.

Windscreen ADAS Calibrations can be performed in one of two ways, "Dynamic Calibration" and "Static Calibration". A Static Calibration is performed in a workshop or controlled environment using specific "ADAS Targets" placed accurately in front of the stationary vehicle.

Dynamic Calibration is performed by initiating the vehicles ADAS module into calibration mode with use of diagnostic tooling, we then drive the vehicle on a road with good white line markings at a specific speed. The vehicles system then self Calibrates providing the windscreen has been fitted accurately, the glass is of high quality and the driving conditions are met.

Question 7

What conditions are required to perform a Dynamic Calibration?

Accepted Answer

The weather should be fine, it should not be raining, dark or overcast. A calibration test drive takes approximately 10-30 minutes to perform safely.

Further, it's preferred for you to be near a road/highway with good road markings. For example, a road with clear center white lines and a speed limit of over 60kmh.

Finally, times of day are important too as a calibration can't be performed in bumper to bumper traffic. Specific test drive speeds for a set amount of time are required for a vehicle to calibrate.

Question 8

Will using a generic ADAS Windscreen void my vehicle warranty?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't void your new vehicle warranty as a whole and any implied statements by vehicle dealers to that effect, could be contravening Australia Consumer Law.

In many cases generic windscreens are an excellent choice that can save you thousands of dollars. However, it should be noted the accuracy of some generic windscreens equipped with ADAS mounting systems can be out of scope. In other words, not within acceptable parameters for the ADAS systems to function. In such cases a genuine part must be installed at the customers expense. We quality check all windscreens before installation, in doing so it eliminates problems later.

Question 9

Can you install a genuine windscreen?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can. Nothing fits your vehicle better than a genuine windscreen. A genuine glass preserves your vehicle warranty and the value of the vehicle. However, this does come at a cost as genuine windscreens are generally more expensive than generic offerings.

Question 10

Does Service 8 offer a warranty on ADAS Calibration?

Accepted Answer

The warranty on a successful ADAS Calibration is for 12 months or until another "calibration event" occurs, whichever occurs first (see your vehicle owners manual).

Vehicle manufacturers recommend an ADAS Windscreen Calibration at least every 12 months or in line with your vehicles service. Manufactures recommend windscreens equipped with ADAS should be calibrated after a windscreen replacement, a wheel alignment, a suspension service/modification, tire change, a collision, or when permanent weight modifications are made to the vehicle that may alter the vehicle height, such as bull bars, tow bars, roof top tents, etc.

Question 11

Sometimes the ADAS system on my vehicle disables itself. Is the system faulty?

Accepted Answer

ADAS is designed only as an assistant and there are many situations in which the ADAS system will disable itself. Refer to your owners manual for details.

The ADAS Cameras vision may be compromised when the lens is pointing into direct sunlight, if it's raining, snowing, has condensation on the windscreen, even if an insect or dust gets trapped in the lens compartment area. The list is long and the ADAS system will disable when it can't detect road markings, road signs, etc.

If the ADAS disables itself don't assume the system is broken, there are many situations in which your ADAS system will disable.

ADAS may also disable if the camera module gets hot. If the vehicle has been sitting stationary in direct sunlight for extensive periods the camera may overheat, a common occurrence in Australia during summer months. The system will resume once it cools.

Finally, a good tip is to keep your windows closed if you frequently travel in a dusty environment. For example, on fire trails, on your property, a job site, or in the outback. Dust can quickly gather into the camera area and it does not take much contamination to prevent the system from functioning.

Question 12

What locations do you offer ADAS windscreen replacements?

Accepted Answer

I'm sure we will have missed some locations, however, if you are on the Tweed Coast or Gold Coast we can come to you. Just give us a call.

Murwillumbah, Kingscliff, Casuarina, Kirra, Terranora, Bilambil, Banora Point, Benowa, Broadbeach, Bundall, Burleigh, Chevron Island, Clear Island Waters, Cobaki, Coolangatta, Cronin Island, Currumbin, Cypress Gardens, Elanora, Isle of Capri, Kirra, Main Beach, Mermaid Waters, Merrimac, Miami, Nobby Beach, Palm Beach, Paradise Island, Robina, Sorrento, Surfers Paradise, Tugun, Tullebudgera, Tweed Heads, Varsity Lakes, Bilinga, Reedy Creek, Advancetown, Arundel, Ashmore, Austinville, Beechmont, Biggera Waters, Bonogin, Clagiraba, Eagle Heights, Gaven, Gilston, Guanaba, Helensvale, Highland Park, Hollywell, Hope Island, Labrador, Maudsland, Molendinar, Mudgeeraba, Nerang, Neranwood, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, Sanctuary Cove, Southport, Sovereign Island, Tallai, Wongawallen, Worongary

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