Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems VORAD EVT-300 DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS - Manual (Page 7)

Overview
Bendix ™ VORAD ® EVT-300 ™ Collision Warning System
Overview
The Bendix ™ VORAD ® EVT-300 Collision Warning System is a sophisticated,
computerized device that uses forward-looking radar and optional side-looking radar
to constantly monitor vehicles ahead and in the blind spot area, respectively.
The collision warning system uses transmitted and received radar signals to
determine the distance and relative speed between the vehicle and objects in front.
This information is used to warn the driver of potentially dangerous situations
through visual and audible alerts. The system can perform in adverse conditions,
but objects must be within the fi eld of view of the radar beam and must provide a
surface that can refl ect the radar beam back for detection.
The optional side sensor is a radar transmitter and receiver mounted on the side
of the vehicle to detect objects from two (2) to ten (10) feet (.6 - 3 m) from the side
of the vehicle. The side sensor can detect vehicles or objects unseen by the driver,
moving or stationary, provided the vehicle or object is moving adjacent to the vehicle.
The EVT-300 system also has the ability to operate in a mode called “SmartCruise”.
The Bendix
™ SmartCruise ® system is an optional feature requiring installation by the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This feature is offered as a convenience to
the driver in conjunction with the standard vehicle cruise control.
WARNING: This system does not work under all conditions and can be
deceived under certain weather types. The driver must stay alert at all
times to avoid an accident.
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