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Clean approved ADAS camera and sensor surfaces

Remove ordinary external contamination without moving, polishing or recalibrating sensors.

10–20 min2 toolssafety

Tools

  • Clean microfiber cloth
  • Vehicle-approved glass or surface cleaner

Parts and supplies

No replacement part required.

Before starting

  • External sensor locations are identified from the owner manual
  • Vehicle is parked and switched off
Visual procedure

One step at a time

Realistic views show the component and hand action for each step. Exact layout varies by vehicle, so always confirm access in the applicable manual.

Read the warning. Representative view · exact vehicle may differ.
Representative view · exact vehicle may differ
STEP 1

Read the warning

Record the exact feature and message before cleaning; distinguish blocked/unavailable from a base brake or steering warning.

CheckpointNo red base-system warning or unintended intervention requires immediate service.
Locate approved surfaces. Representative view · exact vehicle may differ.
Representative view · exact vehicle may differ
STEP 2

Locate approved surfaces

Use the owner manual to identify windshield camera viewing areas and external radar, ultrasonic or camera covers.

CheckpointOnly external owner-cleanable surfaces are selected.
Clean gently. Representative view · exact vehicle may differ.
Representative view · exact vehicle may differ
STEP 3

Clean gently

Remove snow, ice, mud or film using the approved method and a clean soft cloth.

CheckpointNo cover is scratched, loosened or displaced.
Recheck in good conditions. Representative view · exact vehicle may differ.
Representative view · exact vehicle may differ
STEP 4

Recheck in good conditions

Restart and observe in clear weather with visible lane markings; do not provoke automatic emergency braking.

CheckpointA persistent clear-condition warning is referred for scan, mounting and calibration checks.

Post-repair verification

  • Surfaces are clean and undamaged
  • Feature status is recorded
  • No unsafe feature test was attempted