How To Check/Adjust Front Radar Installation Angle - Stop Mode

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NOTE: Preparation before the front radar alignment:

Put the vehicle on the level ground.
Take out heavy luggage from the vehicles' seats or trunk.
Set all tires according to the specified pressure.
Check wheel alignment.
Check that the front surface of the front radar is clean.

NOTE:

Perform in an area with minimum clearance of 8m (26.2 ft) front, 4m (13.1 ft) sides, and 2 m (6.6 ft) above the vehicle.
Install the reflector exactly 2.5 m (8.2 ft) away from the Front Radar.
The reflector has to be installed at same place (height and angle) as front radar center.
(If height and angle are different, then adjustment can not be done correctly.)
Remove objects (metal plates, resins, etc.) that may cause electric signal interference from the area where front radar alignment is performed.
Make sure to use exclusive reflector (OK964-J5100)
Be sure that the vehicle is not moved and free from vibration when performing front radar alignment
(getting in/out or opening/closing doors).
IG has to be on when performing front radar alignment. (engine stop condition)

Park the vehicle in a flat ground.

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Mark the center point of emblem (A).

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Mark the center point (B) after measuring the distance on top of the windshield glass.

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Install the laser (09964-C1200) to the tripod (09964-C1300).

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Place the laser (09964-C1200) at 2.5 m (8.2 ft) to the front of the vehicle.

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Match the vertical line of laser to (A) and (B) using the laser (09964-C1200).

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Mark (C) at 2.5 m (8.2 ft) from (A) in front of the vehicle.

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Mark (D) at the place which is 11 mm (0.43 inch) away from (C) to the left in vertical direction.

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Remove the laser (09964-C1200) from the tripod (09964-C1300).

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Mount the reflector (09964-C1100) onto the tripod (09964-C1300).

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Mount the reflector adapter (0K964-J5100) to the reflector (09964-C1100).

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Set the reflector horizontal using the leveler (A) which is built in the tripod (09964-C1300).

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Align the vertical weight (A) of the reflector (09964-C1100) with the point (D).

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Set the height of the reflector adapter (0K964-J5100) to 364 mm (14.3 inch).

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Remove the vertical weight from the reflector (09964-C1100).
NOTE:
- If the weight is not removed it can affect the adjustment.
Check again the front radar and the surface of front bumper for the following items with the eyes.
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 grill.
Select C1 (stop mode) to inspect and adjust the front radar installation angle by following procedure on KDS screen.
NOTE:
- Make sure complete KDS adjustment in gear "P" range and do not shift gear during or after calibration.
- Make sure turn off engine right after calibration without switching gear. If not, KDS adjustment can be initialized.
- In case of shifting gear during or after adjustment, must adjust again with KDS.
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In case of front radar inspection/correction failure, check the inspection/correction conditions.