Peripheral Camera, Calibrating, From Product Improvement: Notes

Calibration/adjustment must be performed if:

• The installation position of a camera in the vehicle has been changed.
• There is a misalignment in the overlap range of the individual camera images.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Calibration System :VAS 721 001 
• Vehicle diagnostic tester

Preparing for Calibration

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1. Left Calibration Device
2. Front Peripheral Camera -R243-
3. Right Calibration Device
4. Right Peripheral Camera -R245-
5. Rear Peripheral Camera -R246-
6. Left Peripheral Camera -R244-

Preliminary Work

• Create a work surface that is large enough (no objects surrounding the calibration board to prevent any incorrect line detections).
• Prevent any strong lighting contrasts (no headlamps or direct lighting).
• Move the vehicle onto a solid, flat surface.
• Move the wheels so that they are straight.
• For vehicles with rear axle steering, steer the rear axle to the zero position. Refer to REAR AXLE STEERING . This is the only way to ensure that the rear axle steering is in the straight-ahead position.
• Vehicles without air suspension: deflect the springs several times and let settle.
• Electromechanical parking brake applied.
• All vehicle doors and the rear lid must be closed.
• Fold out both exterior rearview mirrors.
• Clean the camera lenses with a damp cloth.
• Check the camera images on the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-. Replace the camera if the images are unclear because the camera has been damaged. Check the fastener for the camera if the image is low.
• The system is active and is displayed on the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-.
• Connect the battery charger for the battery support mode. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .
• Before starting the calibration/adjustment, check the DTC memory and correct all displayed entries.