When not to use cruise control – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems WINGMAN ADVANCED OPERATORS MANUAL User Manual

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any other factors they are encountering, as they choose how to react to
any alerts they receive from the Bendix

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When Not to Use Cruise Control

The adaptive cruise control and braking feature in Bendix

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is automatically ready when normal cruise control is set.

This vehicle’s cruise control must only be used in the same
conditions that are normally recommended for ordinary cruise
control. There are certain situations when cruise control should
not be used:

Inclement Weather/Low Visibility Situations – Do not
use cruise control in inclement weather or low visibility
conditions–such as rain, snow, smoke, fog, ice or other severe
weather conditions–that may affect the performance of the
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Dense Traffi 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.

Construc tion Zones – Do not use cruise control in
construction zones.

Off-Road – Do not use cruise control in off-road conditions.

Smaller Forward Vehicles – Smaller forward 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.

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