Post-Repair Calibration/Initialization, when required, is a labor operation performed after the labor operation of a Post-Repair Scan/Post-Scan. A Post-Scan labor operation involves identifying module communications, identifying Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), clearing DTCs, and retesting for DTCs. PRC/I is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) required labor operation often referred to as Aiming, Module Setup, Relearn, Zero-Point Calibration, Initiation, or Calibration of the Advanced Driver Assistance System. PRC/I labor operations are added to the Estimate after identifying the repair plan, determining which ADAS system(s) the vehicle is equipped with, and determining the OEM Requirements for the repair plan being estimated.
An Advanced Driver Assistance System is any group of electronic technologies that assist drivers in driving and parking. ADAS can include a Rear Camera, Rear Park Assist Sensors, 360-Degree Camera System, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, and other forms of collision warning. ADAS systems often require additional calibration steps or vehicle programming after the component or related components have been removed, replaced, or serviced. There are two main methods for calibrating ADAS: Static Calibration and Dynamic Calibration. The Calibration ensures that these systems accurately interpret and respond to their surroundings to warn drivers and mitigate hazards. Some manufacturers may recommend or require one method over the other, so it's essential to follow the guidelines provided by the vehicle's manufacturer. Failure to follow OEM repair procedures in the course of a post-collision repair should be considered an unauthorized modification of the vehicle and its systems, introducing the potential for bodily injury and death to any future drivers and occupants in other motor vehicles on the roadway.