Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems WINGMAN ADVANCED OPERATORS MANUAL - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Importance of Antilock Braking System (ABS) Maintenance –
Optimal Bendix
®
Wingman
®
Advanced ™ system braking requires a
properly maintained ABS system, without any active ABS Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs). Have active DTCs repaired by a qualifi ed
technician. Any ABS DTCs will cause Wingman Advanced to
deactivate.
Importance of Brake Maintenance – Optimal Wingman Advanced
braking requires properly maintained truck foundation brakes (drum,
wide-drum, or air disc) which meet appropriate safety standards
and regulations. Brake performance also requires that the vehicle
be equipped with properly sized and infl ated tires, with a safe tread
depth.
System Problems – If a problem with the Wingman Advanced system
is detected, depending on the vehicle manufacturer, typically there
will be a message on the dashboard display. Depending on the type
of problem detected, the system will determine if the vehicle may
continue normal cruise control functions (without the benefi ts of
Wingman Advanced), or whether all cruise control functions should
be disabled until service is performed. The system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore full Wingman
Advanced functionality.
Radar Inspection – The driver should visually inspect the radar and
mounting bracket regularly and remove any mud, snow, ice build-up,
or other obstructions. The installation of aftermarket deer guards,
bumper guards, snow plows or similar potential obstructions is not
recommended, and could impair the operation of the radar. See
Bendix Technical Bulletin
TCH-061-003 .
Radar Damage / Misalignment / Tampering – In cases where the
bumper and/or radar have sustained any damage, are misaligned, or
if you suspect that the radar has been tampered with, do not use the
cruise control until the vehicle has been repaired and the radar re-
aligned. In addition, an indicator on the dash typically will illuminate
if the system detects any of these conditions. Consult your vehicle’s
operator’s manual or contact Bendix for more information.