Does proper alignment have anything to do with 8-S features? We're going to find out. Next. How does an alignment affect new electronics such as 8-S features? Where does a shop need to be concerned? And what's an alignment got to do with 8-S? The vehicle needs to be aligned to steer correctly in certain modes of operation, such as lane keep assist, lane departure, parking assist, and backup cameras. The validation that the steering wheel angle sensor is correct to vehicle alignment is a major component to the safe operation of these systems, as well as normal driving. This leads to focus to four wheel alignments being required to validate that all components are aligned correctly. An example would be a vehicle with lane keep assist. A vehicle alignment issue has created a slight pull to the left. This is steering the vehicle to the center line of the lane of traffic the vehicle is in. The vehicle lane keep assist is correcting constantly to bring the vehicle back to center. Not only is the driver being annoyed by having to keep correcting or putting pressure on the wheel to stay in the center, but due to the frequency of the corrections, the vehicle is indicating to the driver to stop and take a break as the vehicle is sensing that the driver is wandering in the lane. There is also a danger to this constant pulling to center. If you've ever operated a vehicle in this mode, you may have experienced the moment you as a driver begin to correct your position in the lane and the vehicle corrects itself to at the same time. This over correction can be a little starling for a driver. Now, pictured is happening on an icy road or snow conditions for a driver who isn't prepared for it. Another example is using the backup camera that all vehicles now come equipped with. The camera and computer that uses the wheel's angle to track the vehicle's direction are dependent on the vehicle's alignment. A steering wheel or backup camera that is out of alignment may cause improper performance of the vehicle. It is no longer just about adjusting camera, castor, and tow. It is the ripple effect an incorrect working component will have on the vehicle's features or safety systems. We as repair professionals must look at the entire picture versus having a narrow focus on a component. In our next video, we're going to talk about calibration's alignment. I'm Jason Stahl. Thanks for watching.