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(ASCC) Radar Sensor Alignment Procedure

  1. Park the vehicle on a level ground.
    NOTE:
    • Adjustment may not be accurate if the vehicle and reflector are placed on different ground levels or on a slope.
    • Perform in an area with minimum clearance of 8 m to the front, 4 m wide, and 1.2 m above the ground.
    • Remove heavy objects from inside of the vehicle (seating area and trunk).
    • Ensure that all tires are filled with specified air pressure.
    • Remove objects (metal plates, resins, etc.) that may cause electric signal interference from the area where sensor alignment is performed.
    • Be sure that the vehicle is not moved and free from vibration when performing sensor alignment (getting in/out or opening/closing doors).
    • Check that radiator grille and sensor cover are not dirty.
    • Check for correct wheel alignment.
    • Do not turn OFF the power when performing sensor alignment.
    • Power supplied to the radar sensor must be between 9V~16V.
    • Temperature in the area where sensor alignment is performed must be between -30~60°C.
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  2. Mark the center point on top of wind glass (A).
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  3. Mark the center point of emblem (A).
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  4. Mount the SCC Calibration Laser [SST No.: 09964-C1200] onto the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300].
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  5. By using the SCC Calibration Reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (A), adjust the wire (D) so that the center point of emblem (B) and the center point on the ground (C) are perpendicular to each other.
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  6. Install the vertical/horizontal laser [SST No.: 09964-C1200] (A) at least 4.2 m to the front of the vehicle.
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  7. Match the vertical line of laser to (A) and (B) using the vertical/horizontal laser (C) [SST No.: 09964-C1200].
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  8. Mark (C) at 2.5 - 4.2 m (98.4 - 165.4 inch) from (A) in front of the vehicle.
  9. Mark point (D) 13mm (0.5 inch) to the left from point (C).
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  10. Remove the SCC Calibration Laser [SST No.: 09964-C1200] (B) from the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300] (A).
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  11. Mount the reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (B) onto the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300] (A).
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  12. Align the vertical weight (B) of the SCC Calibration Reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (A) with the point (C).
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  13. Using the bubble level (B) of the tripod [SST No.: 09964-C1300] (A), set the reflector horizontally.
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  14. Set the height of the SCC calibration reflector [SST No.: 09964-C1100] (A) to 330mm (12.99 inch).
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  15. Visually check again the radar sensor and the surface of the front bumper for the following.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that there is no debris, or reflecting object on the surface of the radar.
    • Make sure that there is no debris, or reflecting object on the radiator grille.
  16. Connect the KDS to the DLC of the vehicle and start sensor alignment.
    NOTE: If the engine is running, the vibration may cause inaccurate sensor alignment, so perform sensor alignment in IG ON mode.
  17. After correctly selecting the vehicle model, select "SCC Alignment" from the auxiliary functions in KDS Menu.
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  18. Perform sensor alignment as indicated on the KDS monitor.
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  19. In case of sensor alignment failure, check the alignment conditions. Turn the ignition key OFF, then re-perform the sensor alignment procedure.