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Calibration Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW MONITOR SCREEN CONFIRMATION 

    Check that there is no indication of "Incomplete calibration".

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    Is the "Incomplete calibration" display visible?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  2. CHECK THAT AROUND VIEW MONITOR CONTROL UNIT IS REPLACED 

    Check that the around view monitor control unit is replaced.

    Is the around view monitor control unit replaced?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  3. CANCEL THE INDICATION OF INCOMPLETE CALIBRATION (PERFORM THIS ONLY AFTER REPLACING AROUND VIEW MONITOR CONTROL UNIT.) 

    SYMBOL CONSULT work support

    1. On the CONSULT screen, touch "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (FRONT CAMERA)", "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (PASS-SIDE CAMERA)", "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (DR-SIDE CAMERA)", or "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (REAR CAMERA)" to accept the selection.
      NOTE: To cancel the indication of Incomplete calibration, select items based on the target camera.
    2. On the adjustment screen of each camera, touch "APPLY" button. After this, touch "OK" button.
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      CAUTION:
      • Never perform operations other than those mentioned above.
      • Never perform "Initialize Camera Image Calibration".
    3. Display the Intelligent around view monitor screen to check that there is no errors, such as deviations among the camera images.

    Is there a malfunction?

    YES

    Calibration End.

    NO

    GO TO 1.

  4. PERFORM SIMPLIFIED CONFIRMATION/ADJUSTMENT BY "FINE TUNING OF BIRDS-EYE VIEW" 
    1. Put target line 1 on the ground beside each axle using packing tape, etc.
    2. Put target lines 2 equal to the vehicle total length + approximately 1.0 m (39.3 in) from the vehicle side (right and left) at approximately 30 cm (11.8 in) away from the vehicle (make the line as parallel with the vehicle as possible).
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      1.

      Target lines 1

      2.

      Target lines 2

      A.

      Approx. 30 cm (11.8 in)

      B.

      Approx. 1.0 m (39.3 in)

    3. SYMBOL CONSULT work support

      Touch "FINE TUNING OF BIRDS-EYE VIEW" on the CONSULT screen.

    4. On the CONSULT screen, touch "SELECT" button to select right or left camera and perform camera calibration as instructed below:
      • If the marker on the screen deviates from Target line 1, touch "AXIS X" button and "AXIS Y" button to adjust so that the marker is placed on the Target line 1.
      • If Target line 2 is misaligned among the cameras, adjust each camera image to bring Target line 2 into a straight line.
        CAUTION: Never adjust the front camera and rear camera. Only adjust the right and left cameras.
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        1.

        Target lines 1

        2.

        Target lines 2

        3.

        Marker for target line 1

        4.

        Boundary between cameras

        5.

        Crosshairs cursor (mark indicated the selected camera)

        A.

        Adjustment method for target lines 1 (right)

        B.

        Adjustment method for target lines 2 (right)

    5. Adjust right and left cameras. Touch "APPLY" on the CONSULT screen to display adjustment results.
    6. After adjusting right and left cameras, check that the marker is properly placed on the screen and there is no deviation in Target line 1.
      NOTE:
      • It can be initialized to the NISSAN factory default condition with "Initialize Camera Image Calibration".
      • The adjustment value is cancelled on this mode by performing "Initialize Camera Image Calibration".

    Is the difference corrected?

    YES

    On the CONSULT screen, touch "OK" button to complete writing to the around view monitor control unit.

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  5. PERFORM "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE" 

    Preparation of target line

    1. Hang a string with a weight as shown in the figure, below. Put the points FM0, RM0 (mark) on the ground at the center of the vehicle front end and rear end with white packing tape or a pen.
    2. Route the vinyl string under the vehicle, and then pull and fix it on the point approximately 1.0 m (39.9 in) to the front and rear of the vehicle through the points FM0 and RM0 using packing tape.
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      1.

      Thread

      2.

      Weight

      3.

      Point FM0 (mark)

      4.

      Point RM0 (mark)

      5.

      Packing tape (to fix the vinyl string)

      6.

      Vinyl string

    3. Put the points FM and RM (mark) 75 cm (29.5 in) from the points FM0 and RM0 individually.
    4. Route the vinyl string through the points FM and RM using a triangle scale, and then fix it at approximately 1.5 m (59 in) on both sides with packing tape.
    5. Put the points FL, FR, RL, and RR (mark) to both right and left [vehicle width / 2 + 30 cm (11.8 in)] from the points FM and RM.
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      1.

      Point FM

      2.

      Point RM

      3.

      Triangle scale

      4.

      Point FL (mark)

      5.

      Point FR (mark)

      6.

      Point RL (mark)

      7.

      Point RR (mark)

      A.

      75 cm (29.5 in)

      B.

      Approx. 1.5 m (59 in)

      C.

      30 cm (11.8 in)

      [Vehicle width/ 2 + 30 cm (11.8 in) from the points FM and RM]

    6. Draw the lines of the points FL - RL and FR - RR with vinyl string, and fix it with packing tape.
    7. Put a mark on the center of each axle, draw vertical lines to the lines of the points FL - RL and FR - RR from the marks on the center of the axle using a triangle scale, and then fix the lines using packing tape.
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      1.

      Point FL

      2.

      Point FR

      3.

      Point RL

      4.

      Point RR

      5.

      Center position of axle

      6.

      Triangle scale

    Perform "Calibrating Camera Image"

    SYMBOL CONSULT work support

    1. On the CONSULT screen, touch "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (FRONT CAMERA)", "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (PASS-SIDE CAMERA)", "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (DR-SIDE CAMERA)", or "CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (REAR CAMERA)" to accept the selection.
      NOTE: To cancel the indication of Incomplete calibration, select items based on the target camera.
    2. On the adjustment screen of each camera, adjust the parameter by touching the "AXIS X" button, "AXIS Y" button, and "ROTATE" button to place the calibration marker shown on the camera screen on the target line drawn on the ground.
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      Adjustment range

      Rotation direction (Center dial)

      : 31 patterns (16 on the center)

      Upper/lower direction (upper/lower switch)

      : -22 - 22

      Left/right direction (left/right switch)

      : -22 - 22

    3. Touch "APPLY" button on the CONSULT screen. "PRCSNG" is displayed and adjustment results are shown on the camera screen.
      CAUTION: Check that "PRCSNG" is displayed. Never perform other operations while "PRCSNG" is displayed.
    4. Touch "OK" button on the CONSULT screen. "PRCSNG" is displayed and adjustment results are written to the around view monitor control unit.
      CAUTION: Check that "PRCSNG" is displayed. Never perform other operations while "PRCSNG" is displayed.

    GO TO 6.

  6. PERFORM "FINE TUNING OF BIRDS-EYE VIEW" 

    This mode is designed to align the boundary between each camera image that could not be aligned in the "Calibrating Camera Image" mode.

    SYMBOL CONSULT work support

    1. Select "FINE TUNING OF BIRDS-EYE VIEW" by touching CONSULT screen.
    2. On the adjustment screen of each camera, adjust the parameter by touching the "AXIS X" button, "AXIS Y" button", and "ROTATE" button to place the calibration marker shown on the camera screen on the target line drawn on the ground.
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      NOTE: Touch "SELECT" button on the CONSULT screen to select the target camera.
    3. Touch "APPLY" button on the CONSULT screen. "PRCSNG" is displayed and adjustment results are shown on the camera screen.
      CAUTION: Check that "PRCSNG" is displayed. Never perform other operations while "PRCSNG" is displayed.
    4. Touch "OK" button on the CONSULT screen. "PRCSNG" is displayed and adjustment results are written to the around view monitor control unit.
      CAUTION:
      • Check that "PRCSNG" is displayed. Never perform other operations while "PRCSNG" is displayed.
      • After pressing the "OK" button, never press buttons other than the "BACK" button.
      NOTE:
      • It can be initialized to the NISSAN factory default condition with "Initialize Camera Image Calibration".
      • The adjustment value is cancelled in this mode by performing "Initialize Camera Image Calibration".

    Calibration End.