Glossary / General

calibrate

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Calibration means adjusting the settings of a car's sensors so they work correctly. This is important for features like automatic braking or lane-keeping that use cameras.

Technical Definition

Calibration in automotive terms refers to the process of adjusting the settings of a vehicle's sensors and systems to ensure they function accurately. This is especially important for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that rely on cameras and sensors.

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"It tells them where the car is sitting and it has levels on the unit so it knows to compensate between the two and then it calibrates and adjusts for that."
The Motor Medics Helping People to Repair Their Cars Over The Phone Under The Hood show 18:41

"And he said, if I take the part off and I put the part back on, I'm not going to need to calibrate that. He said that up on stage at ETI..."
The Truth About ADAS Calibrations Every Shop Needs to Hear [THA 494] Remarkable Results Radio Podcast 30:24

"...with the alignments, you need to calibrate a lot of those cameras as well too..."
Confessions of a Porsche Dealer Service Manager Porsche Club Insider 53:38