After completing repairs on your Acura, it’s essential to calibrate the AcuraWatch safety features to ensure they function correctly. AcuraWatch includes advanced driver-assist technologies like adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, and lane-keeping assist. Proper calibration helps maintain vehicle safety and performance.

When to Calibrate AcuraWatch Safety Features

  • After windshield replacement or glass repairs
  • Following front-end collision repairs
  • When sensors or cameras are replaced or adjusted
  • After suspension or alignment work impacting sensor positioning

Failing to calibrate these systems can result in inaccurate readings or malfunction, potentially compromising your vehicle’s safety capabilities.

Steps to Calibrate AcuraWatch Features

  1. Consult your Acura owner’s manual for specific calibration procedures related to your model.
  2. Use diagnostic tools designed for Acura vehicles to access sensor and camera data.
  3. Perform static calibration by positioning the vehicle in a controlled environment, often recommended by Acura service centers.
  4. Complete dynamic calibration by driving the vehicle under specific conditions to allow sensors to adjust accurately.
  5. Verify all safety features are functioning correctly through system checks or professional inspection.

For most owners, professional calibration at an authorized Acura service center is recommended to guarantee accuracy and safety.