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Calibration Procedure

  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 2.0 or later to the vehicle.
  2. With an assistant, use Toolbox to perform the Continental Radar Calibration  procedure:
    NOTE: Bring the adjustment stud Torx E5 socket and driver in the vehicle during the drive cycle.
    NOTE: The following steps require an assistant.
    1. Put the vehicle in Park.
    2. Select Panels > Driver Assist > Continental Radar Calibration  .
    3. Click the Start/Play  button.
    4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
      WARNING: Perform the calibration procedure in a suitable location and comply with all local traffic safety laws.
      NOTE: If the test drive shows the vehicle to track poorly or pull to the side, or if steering is sloppy or off center, then perform a four wheel alignment check. See FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .
  3. Remove the front fascia assembly Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove And Install) .
  4. Remove the HEPA filter inlet duct Duct - HEPA Filter (Remove And Replace) .
  5. Clean the front of the radar sensor with water and a clean shop towel.
  6. If Toolbox determines that the radar sensor needs to be adjusted, adjust the alignment studs (x2) on either side of the radar sensor. Each time a stud is adjusted, use a paint pen to mark the radar bracket near that stud.
    CAUTION: Replace the radar bracket after 5 adjustments of either stud.
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    1 Horizontal alignment stud
    2 Vertical alignment stud
    NOTE: If necessary, use the following images as a guide.
    Clockwise turn Counterclockwise turn
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  7. Reinstall the front fascia assembly and HEPA filter.
  8. If the radar sensor was adjusted in the previous step, repeat this procedure from step  2 until Toolbox determines that the radar sensor does not need to be adjusted.
  9. Perform a road test to check Autopilot and Traffic Aware Cruise Control operation.