Peripheral Camera, Calibrating

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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:VAS721001
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Preparing for Calibration

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Left Calibration Device
Front Peripheral Camera -R243-
Right Calibration Device
Right Peripheral Camera -R245-
Rear Peripheral Camera -R246-
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.

Procedure

-- Roll out the Calibration System:VAS721001 at the left and right near the vehicle.

-- The arrows -1- on the Calibration System:VAS721001 point in the direction of travel.

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-- Install the rear and front clamping strip on the Calibration System:VAS721001 .

-- Align the crosshairs -2- on the Calibration System:VAS721001 to the front axle of the vehicle (center of front wheel).

-- Align both calibration devices parallel. The vehicle must be located in the center between both calibration devices.

Pay attention to the following measurement requirements:

Dimension -a- 2000 to 2500 mm ± 5 mm, front and rear the same
The dimension -b- must be the same on both sides
The dimension -c- must be the same on both sides

Calibration Procedure

The following should not occur during the calibration procedure:

Vehicle doors must not be opened or closed.
People must not sit in the vehicle.
Vehicle must not be loaded (curb weight).

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select and start the Diagnostic operating mode.

-- Select the Test plan tab.

-- Select the Select individual test button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

Diagnostic-capable systems
00A5 - Driver Assistance Systems Control Module
00A5 - Driver Assistance Systems Control Module, functions
00A5 - Peripheral camera, calibrating

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- Switch off the ignition after successful calibration/adjustment.

-- Disconnect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester from the diagnostic connector.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .