Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems WINGMAN ACB - Manual (Page 20)

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Alerts and Warnings
The Bendix ® Wingman ® ACB system is a unique patented system that
functions differently than other cruise control/forward collision alert
and mitigation systems. It is important for
YOU to fully understand the
system’s features, especially the driver indications and alerts.
Three main alerts provided by the Wingman ACB system are the Impact
Alert (IA), Following Distance Alert (FDA), and Stationary Object Alert
(SOA). All of the alerts are always ready to alert the driver, whether or
not you are using cruise control.
WARNING: Any audible and/or visual alert by the system means
that your vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead and the driver
must immediately act to potentially avoid — or lessen the severity
of — a collision.
The Driver Alerts and Warnings
Impact Alert (IA)
• Always ready
The Impact Alert is the most severe
warning issued by the Wingman ACB
system. This alert indicates that a
collision with the detected forward
vehicle is likely and the driver must
immediately act to potentially avoid —
or lessen the severity of — a collision.
The Impact Alert is ready to alert the driver
whenever the vehicle is moving above 15 mph
(24 km/h).
When activated, the IA will sound and a visual
message/icon typically appears on the dash
screen or Bendix
® Driver Interface Unit (DIU)
display. The actual sound/display method
varies by vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE: The Impact Alert is typically accompa-
nied by automatic brake interventions when
cruise is set. The Wingman ACB system will
apply up to one-third of your vehicle’s brak-
ing capacity. The driver must apply additional
braking, when necessary, to maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Above: Bendix ® Driver
Interface Unit (DIU)
- Showing Impact
Alert warning - a loud
continuous tone will also
sound.
Below: Examples
of other vehicle
manufacturer’s displays.