Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems VORAD EVT-300 DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS - Manual (Page 5)

Product Safety Information
Warnings
WARNING: Improper use of this system could lead to a serious
accident. Read this entire Driver Reference Manual before operating
the Bendix
™ VORAD ® EVT-300 Collision Warning System or the
Bendix ™ SmartCruise ® system. Pay particular attention to the safety
messages below. This manual should be used in conjunction with
proper training.
Limitations of Collision Warning Systems
The Bendix VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System is intended solely as an aid
for alert and conscientious professional drivers. It is not to be used, or relied upon, to
operate a vehicle. The system should be used in conjunction with rear view mirrors
and other instrumentation to maintain safe operation. A vehicle equipped with the
EVT-300 Collision Warning System should be operated in the same safe manner
as if the EVT-300 Collision Warning System were not installed. The system is not a
substitute for normal safe driving procedures. It will not compensate for any driver
impairment, such as drugs, alcohol, or fatigue.
The Bendix VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System may provide little or no
warning for some hazards, such as pedestrians, animals, oncoming vehicles, and
cross traffi c.
WARNING: The system will not sense objects if the sensor view is
obstructed. Therefore, do not place objects in front of the system
sensors. Remove heavy buildups of mud, dirt, ice, and other materials.
WARNING: Proper alignment is critical to correct operation of the
system.
WARNING: Be sure the vehicle is not moving during the initial self-test
conducted at vehicle start-up. If the vehicle is in motion, the system
may not operate properly. No collision warning system alerts will be
given by the EVT-300 system until all lights are extinguished after the
self-test is complete.
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