Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems WINGMAN ACB ACTIVE CRUISE W/BRAKING - Manual (Page 12)

12
2.2 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: BRAKE
SYSTEM AND ABS FUNCTIONALITY
Importance of Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Maintenance –
Optimal Bendix ® Wingman ® ACB system
braking requires a properly maintained ABS system, without
any active ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Have
active DTCs repaired by a qualifi ed technician. Any ABS
DTCs will cause Wingman ACB to deactivate.
Importance of Brake Maintenance
– Optimal
Wingman ACB braking requires properly maintained
foundation brakes (drum, wide-drum, or air disc) which
meet appropriate safety standards and regulations. Brake
performance also requires that the vehicle be equipped with
properly sized and infl ated tires, with a safe tread depth.
System Problems
– If a problem with the Wingman ACB
system is detected, depending on the vehicle manufacturer,
typically there will be a message on the dashboard display.
Depending on the type of problem detected, the system
will determine if the vehicle may continue normal cruise
control functions (without the benefi ts of Wingman ACB), or
whether all cruise control functions should be disabled until
service is performed. The system should be serviced as
soon as possible to restore full Wingman ACB functionality.
2.3 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The Wingman ACB system is relatively maintenance free.
The key items to keep the system functioning properly
include:
1. Keep the radar lens clean and free of obstructions.
2. Inspect for any damage to the bumper or the Wingman
ACB cover, bracket or radar to ensure that the alignment
has not been compromised. Never use the radar unit
as a step.
3. Periodically check the radar alignment.
4. Perform appropriate inspections of the braking system
as required by the manufacturer to ensure brakes are
in proper working order.
5. Ensure that the tires are properly infl ated and that
adequate tread is present.
Radar Inspection
– The driver should inspect the
radar and mounting bracket regularly and remove any mud,
snow, ice build-up, or other obstructions. The installation
of aftermarket deer guards is not recommended, and could
impair the operation of the radar.
Radar Damage / Misalignment / Tampering -
In
cases where the bumper and/or radar have sustained any
damage, are misaligned, or if you suspect that the radar
has been tampered with, do not use the cruise control until
the vehicle has been repaired and the radar re-aligned. In
addition, an indicator on the dash typically will illuminate if
the system detects any of these conditions. Consult your
vehicle’s operator’s manual or contact Bendix for more
information.
NOTE: Any vehicle trouble code that disables vehicle
cruise control will also cause a diagnostic trouble code in
Wingman ACB.
2.4 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AT
WWW.BENDIX.COM/1-800-AIR-BRAKE
For the latest information, and for free downloads of the Bendix ® ACom ®
Diagnostics software, and its User Guide, visit the Bendix website at:
www.bendix.com.
You will also fi nd a current list of compatible RP1210 data link adapters for
ABS and the Wingman ACB system.
For direct telephone technical support, the Bendix Tech Team is available
at 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M. EST. For assistance, follow the instructions in the recorded
message.
The Bendix Tech Team can also be reached by e-mail at:
[email protected].