Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems WINGMAN ACB ACTIVE CRUISE W/BRAKING - Manual (Page 3)

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1.0 OPERATION SECTION
Section Index
1.01 Important Safety Information/
When Not to Use Bendix Wingman ACB
Active cruise with Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.02 System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.04 What to Expect When Using
Wingman ACB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
1.05 How a Driver Interacts with
Wingman ACB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.06 Following Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.07 Wingman ACB Collision Mitigation
Feature Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.08 Alerts and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
1.09 Wingman ACB Diagnostic
Trouble Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.10 Radar Sensor Interchangeability. . . . . . . . 10
1.11
Alert Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.12 Potential False Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.01 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The driver is always responsible for the control
and safe operation of the vehicle at all times. The
Bendix Wingman ACB system does not replace the
need for a skilled, alert professional driver, reacting
appropriately and in a timely manner, and using safe
driving practices.
This vehicle's cruise control must be used only in the same
conditions that are normally recommended for ordinary
cruise control.
Vehicle manufacturers may use alerts, messages, and
dash arrangements that vary from the examples shown
here. Consult the vehicle operator’s manual for applicable
details regarding use and operation.
WHEN NOT TO USE WINGMAN ACB
ACTIVE CRUISE WITH BRAKING
The active cruise and braking feature in Wingman ACB
is automatically ready when normal cruise control is
set.
This vehicle’s cruise control must be used only in
the same conditions that are normally recommended
for ordinary cruise control. As noted below, there are
certain situations when cruise control should NOT be
used.
•
Inclement Weather
– Do not use cruise
control in rain, snow, fog, ice or other
severe weather conditions that may
affect the performance of the Wingman
ACB system.
•
Dense Traf
fi c – Do not use cruise control
in heavy traffi c.
•
Sharp Curves and Winding Roads
–
Do not use cruise control when traveling
sharply curved or winding roadways.
CAUTION: Road curvature may impact
the radar’s ability to track vehicles ahead
in the same lane.
•
Entrance or Exit Ramps
– Do not use
cruise control when entering or exiting
roadways.
•
Downhill Grades
– Do not use cruise
control on downhill grades.
•
Construction Zones
– Do not use cruise
control in construction zones.
•
Off-Road
– Do not use cruise control in
off-road conditions.
•
Smaller Forward Vehicles
– Smaller
vehicles, such as motorcycles, may be
diffi cult for the radar to identify. It is the
driver’s responsibility to be aware of
these types of vehicles and to slow down
if necessary.
Visit www.bendix.com for more information and any updates to
these limitations and restrictions.