BENDIX BW2751 User's Manual
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1. 2 004 24 27 Adjusting the Alert Volume 2020000 24 Stability System Performance 0000005 26 Frequently Asked Questions 220004 27 28 Congratulations on Your Purchase You are now using one of the latest advances in commercial vehicle technology the Bendix Wingman ACB system This Operator s Manual will explain the features and functions of this innovative technology enabling you to gain the maximum performance from the system Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the system Familiarize yourself with gt the controls the various system alerts and what aun y to expect when the system operates Always ls keep this manual in the vehicle and use it as a 4a reference for any questions you may have about the system its operation and performance WINGMAN ach characteristics Thank you for your purchase of the Bendix Wingman ACB system The Bendix ESP Stability System All vehicles equipped with the Bendix Wingman ACB system are also equipped with the Bendix ESP stability system The Bendix ESP stability system is an always ready full stability system which monitors vehicle performance and when necessary automatically intervenes to reduce the throttle and or apply the foundation brakes to help you maintain stability during potential loss of control or rollover events The Wingman ACB system uses the ESP system to help maintain vehicle stability d2. respond to side to side moving traffic or oncoming traffic See the GRAY area in the diagram above The active cruise control with braking feature is designed to help maintain a set following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when cruise control is set Once cruise control is set and the system is maintaining a set following distance between you and the vehicle in front e Ifthe vehicle in front of you slows down below your cruise control s set speed the system will intervene as necessary in this order a reduce the engine throttle then b apply the engine retarder then c apply the foundation brakes in an attempt to maintain the set following distance behind the vehicle ahead NOTE If during the intervention it is necessary to apply the foundation brakes the vehicle will not automatically resume the cruise control set speed e If the vehicle ahead slows below your cruise control s set speed but then accelerates away and the Bendix Wingman ACB system did not need to use the foundation brakes the system will automatically accelerate back to the original cruise control set speed It will again maintain a set following distance behind any vehicles that are ahead of you Because the Wingman ACB system operates along with normal cruise control all the typical features built into cruise control work as usual For example limits imposed by factory set road speed governors etc are fully suppor
3. to remain alert react appropriately and in a timely manner and use safe driving practices 2 Are the three driver alerts always ready Yes All three driver alerts Impact Alert Following Distance Alert and Stationary Object Alert are always ready to alert the driver regardless of whether or not cruise control is operating unless a DTC is set Example of Impact Alert Example of Following Example of Stationary Warning display Distance Alert display Object Alert display 27 3 How can l tell the difference between the alerts PNA 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 A A solid tone means you should actively apply the brakes because the Bendix Wingman ACB braking capability is not enough to ensure a safe following distance The alerts are audibly different assisting the driver to pay full attention to the road not the dash 4 Does the Wingman ACB system detect stationary objects Yes The system will give up to three 3 seconds alert time when approaching a detected sizeable stationary object with metallic radar reflective surfaces in your lane of travel 5 Can luse an aftermarket deer guard on my vehicle The installation of aftermarket deer guards is not recommended and could impair the operation of the radar Other Informati
4. B 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 The Following Distance Alert FDA provides both audible and visual alerts whenever the time between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than one and a half 1 seconds and getting closer Once the audible alert is given the driver should increase the distance between his her vehicle and the vehicle ahead until the audible alert stops The FDA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above 5 mph 8km h If the following distance continues to decrease the driver will hear more rapid audible alerts When the FDA reaches its highest level typically a red LED also illuminates on the instrument cluster The FDA may be accompanied by a visual alert 1 seconds is the system default and may vary by fleet OEM Stationary Object Alert SOA The Bendix Wingman ACB system will give up to three 3 seconds alert time when approaching a detected sizable stationary object with metallic radar reflective surfaces in y
5. Bendix AN Sey WINGMAN ach an B The Bendix Wingman ACB System Active Cruise with Braking Operator s Manual A WARNING Improper use of the Bendix Wingman ACB system can result in a collision causing property damage serious injuries or death Be sure to read understand and follow all these instructions carefully FN WARNING The driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times The Bendix Wingman ACB system does not replace the need for a skilled alert professional driver reacting appropriately and in a timely manner and using safe driving practices This booklet contains important operational and safety information that benefits you and subsequent drivers Where to find additional information about the Bendix systems on your vehicle 1 Consult the vehicle manufacturer s documentation 2 Visit www bendix com for free downloads of the Service Data sheets listed below or order paper copies of these publications from the Literature Center at www bendix com e SD 13 3333 Bendix Wingman ACB Service Data Sheet e SD 13 4869 Bendix EC 60 ABS ATC ESP Controllers Advanced Service Data Sheet 3 Contact the Bendix Tech Team at techteam bendix com or call 1 800 AIR BRAKE 1 800 247 2725 Representatives are available Mon Fri 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m EST The trademarks used in this document including Bendix are United States tr
6. Service Data Sheet SD 13 4962 for more information Potential False Alerts The latest Wingman ACB system should have significantly fewer false alerts than earlier systems Radar technology is not perfect and false alerts sometimes occur Radar misalignment will likely lead to increases in false alerts Drivers should take into account the road conditions and 22 any other factors they are encountering as they choose how to react to any alerts they receive from the Bendix Wingman ACB system When Not to Use Cruise Control The active cruise control and braking feature in Wingman ACB 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 Do not use cruise control in rain snow fog ice or other severe weather conditions that may affect the performance of the Wingman ACB system Dense Traffic Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic 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 Constructio
7. TE These are examples of situations and typical Wingman ACB system responses However this chart does not attempt to cover all possible situations The driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times The Bendix Wingman ACB system does not replace the need for a skilled alert professional driver reacting appropriately and in a timely manner and using safe driving practices 18 How Your Actions Impact the Bendix Wingman ACB System The following chart illustrates how the Bendix Wingman ACB system will react to various actions you may initiate If you do this Typical Wingman ACB system responses Step on the brake During an ACB event The driver is always in control and is able to apply full braking force assuming a properly maintained vehicle Step aggressively on the accelerator During an ACB event Step on the brake When in cruise Step on the accelerator When in cruise The driver is always in control His her actions override any Wingman ACB system actions Note If cruise control is engaged it will be overridden until the accelerator is released then cruise control will resume the original set speed automatically Cruise control will be cancelled Cruise control will be overridden until the accelerator is released then cruise control will resume the original set speed automatically Switch ON the cruise contro
8. able nor can they be switched off The Active Cruise Control with Braking Feature NOTE Whenever the cruise control is set the active cruise control with braking feature is also set Setting Cruise Control Or HEADUGHT INT g t RESUME cost M Examples of cruise control switches First switch on the cruise control Accelerate your vehicle to the cruise control speed you wish to maintain then press the cruise control set switch The active cruise control with braking feature is now ready and will help you maintain a set following distance Once the cruise control speed is set a green cruise enabled icon or similar will illuminate on the instrument panel If the cruise enabled or similar icon does not illuminate the cruise control is not functioning normally Please refer to your vehicle operator s manual to double check the location of the icon and for further troubleshooting information Some vehicle manufacturers use the instrument cluster to momentarily show the cruise control set speed to the driver Where the Driver Interface Unit DIU display is used a text message will provide the set speed information Example of Driver F Interface Unit DIU The driver can switch the active cruise detected forward control with braking feature off manually vehicle display by either stepping on the brake or by switching OFF the cruise control 14 NOTE Cruise control will au
9. ademarks owned by or licensed to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Important Safety Information About Bendix Wingman ACB SECTION 1 GENERAL FN The driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times The Bendix Wingman ACB system does not replace the need for a skilled alert professional driver reacting appropriately and in a timely manner and using safe driving practices PN Use cruise control only in the conditions that are normally recommended for its use Setting the cruise control will also set the active cruise control with braking feature of the Bendix Wingman ACB system It must never be used on roads where you can not drive safely at a steady speed including city streets winding roads and sharp curves downhill grades poor road conditions such as gravel or dirt ice or wet surfaces wet surfaces may increase the risk of hydroplaning or in fog heavy rain or snowy conditions Also the cruise control should not be used in inclement weather dense traffic or where smaller vehicles such as motorcycles are ahead in the same lane Always switch off the cruise control by stepping on the brakes or turning off the cruise control switch when entering turning lanes entering or exiting highways driving through construction zones or similar situations See page 23 for more details PN Variations from this Manual Vehicle manufacturers and some previous models o
10. and brake techniques on downhill grades When the system detects brake overuse depending on the vehicle manufacturer a text message will be displayed on the dashboard and an audible alert will be activated Once the brake overuse alert is activated certain driver interventions that cancel cruise control like stepping on the brake pedal or switching off cruise will discontinue the alert Following an overuse alert the driver should not reset cruise control for at least 20 minutes This gives the brakes time to cool down Ifthe driver chooses to reset cruise control during that 20 minute period Wingman ACB interventions will be limited to de throttling and engine retarder only The system will automatically disable all Wingman ACB system foundation brake applications for at least 20 minutes If the system does not detect a driver intervention within 15 seconds after the brake overuse alert sounds it will shut itself off and set a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC The driver will continue to receive alerts but ALL Wingman ACB interventions de throttling engine retarder or brake applications will be disabled until the next ignition cycle Wingman ACB Diagnostic Trouble Codes The Wingman ACB system is monitored and if any malfunction is detected a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC will be set and the driver will be alerted The exact alert given depends on the vehicle manufacturer refer to your vehicle operator s manual and the Bendix
11. build up or other obstructions The installation of aftermarket deer guards is not recommended and could impair the operation of the radar 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 Table of Contents Important Safety Information oaoa 3 7 Bendix Wingman ACB System Overview 11 12 The Bendix Wingman ACB System Components 13 The Active Cruise Control with Braking Feature 14 What is Following Distance aoaaa 000 15 ACB Collision Mitigation Feature Operation 15 What to Expect When Using the Bendix Wingman ACB System 004 16 18 How Your Actions Impact the Bendix Wingman ACB System 000 4 19 Alerts and Warnings 2 0 0 ee ee 20 22 Impact Alert IA e ie ea ee 20 Following Distance Alert FDA 2 21 Stationary Object Alert SOA 004 21 Brake Overuse ve 1 ee 22 Potential False Alerts oaa ee ee 22 When Not to Use Cruise Control 200 23 Additional Operational Notes
12. 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 WN 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 A 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 e Always ready The Impact Alert is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above 15 mph 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 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 disp
13. ead the driver should anticipate this and begin applying the vehicle s brakes early Do not wait for the Bendix Wingman ACB system to intervene Vehicles Crossing Your Path or Coming Towards You The Bendix Wingman ACB system reacts ONLY to vehicles moving in the same direction as your vehicle The Wingman ACB system DOES NOT respond to side to side moving traffic or oncoming traffic The system WILL NOT slow your vehicle or provide an alert as you approach vehicles in these circumstances ACB Does Not Brake nor Warn for Vehicles Approaching from the Side or Oncoming Stability System Performance See the Bendix ABS ATC ESP Operator s Manual included in this vehicle for details about the stability system System Maintenance and Troubleshooting FN Importance of Foundation Brake Maintenance Optimal Wingman ACB system braking requires properly maintained vehicle 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 inflated tires with a safe tread depth WN Importance of ABS Maintenance Optimal Wingman ACB system braking requires a properly maintained ABS Antilock Brake System system Have any ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs corrected by a qualified technician at the earliest opportunity 26 Preventive Maintenance The Bendix Wingman ACB system is relatively main
14. f the Bendix Wingman ACB system may use alerts messages and dash arrangements that vary from the examples shown here Consult the vehicle operator s manual s for applicable details regarding use and operation The Bendix Wingman ACB system reacts ONLY to vehicles moving in the same direction as your vehicle The Wingman ACB system DOES NOT respond to side to side moving traffic or oncoming traffic The system WILL NOT slow your vehicle or provide an alert as you approach vehicles in these circumstances System does not brake nor warn for vehicles approaching from the side or oncoming When the Wingman ACB system needs to intervene it works in conjunction with the Bendix ESP full stability system to engage the brakes The system should never be relied upon to stop your vehicle or to avoid a collision The driver can and should still apply full braking force if needed SECTION 2 DRIVER ALERTS amp WARNINGS FN Driver Alerts and Warnings Before driving with Wingman ACB the driver should fully understand all the audible alerts and visual indicators that the system provides This booklet will assist in explaining what each of them means 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 FN the Impact Alert IA is the most severe alert issued by the Wingman AC
15. h a detected forward vehicle Cruise control should NOT be used on downhill grades See the CDL manual instructions on proper gear usage for downhill grades DO NOT USE cruise control on downhill grades DO NOT USE cruise control on downhill grades NOTE The system indicators alerts shown are typical but may vary from the descriptions shown here by vehicle manufacturer or earlier versions of the Bendix Wingman ACB system 17 System z Situation indication Alerts Typical System Actions If your vehicle The Following None comes up fast Distance Alert FDA Thedriver must behind a slower will sound and a visual immediately act to moving detected message icon typically potentially avoid or forward vehicle appears on the dash lessen the severity of a screen or DIU display collision Depending on how close your vehicle approaches the system may initiate an Impact Alert The detected The Following None forward vehicle Distance Alert FDA The ear mus slows rapidly or Impact Alert immediately act to continuous tone will potentially avoid or sound and a visual lessen the severity of a message icon typically collision appears on the dash screen or DIU display NOTE The system indicators alerts above are typical but may vary from the descriptions shown here by vehicle manufacturer or earlier versions of the Bendix Wingman ACB system NO
16. he Alert SOA Bendix Wingman ACB system will give up e Always ready DIU Showing Stationary Object Alert a continuous tone will also sound NOTE Entering a curve may reduce the alert time to less than three 3 seconds to three 3 seconds alert time to the driver when approaching a detected sizable stationary object with metallic radar reflective surfaces in your lane of travel This alert indicates that a collision with a stationary object is likely and the driver must immediately act to potentially avoid or lessen the severity of a collision The SOA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above 10 mph 16 km h The driver should be especially careful when approaching certain types of vehicles and objects The Wingman ACB radar may not be able to detect objects with limited metal surfaces such as recreational vehicles horse drawn buggies motorcycles logging trailers etc 21 Special Alerts WN Brake Overuse Warning The Bendix Wingman ACB system provides a warning when the system uses the foundation brakes excessively Overuse of the foundation brakes can lead to the brakes overheating and a potential loss of braking performance caused by brake fade WN Approach grades as you would normally with the appropriate gear selected and at a safe speed Cruise control should NOT be used on downhill grades The driver should use appropriate gearing
17. ke fade Using cruise control on downhill runs will cause this alert to be activated PN Approach grades as you would normally with the appropriate gear selected and at a safe speed Cruise control should NOT be used on downhill grades When the system detects brake overuse depending on the vehicle manufacturer a text message will be displayed on the dashboard and an audible alert will be activated The driver should intervene immediately Once the brake overuse alert is activated certain driver interventions that cancel cruise control like stepping on the brake pedal or switching off cruise will discontinue the alert Following an overuse alert the driver should not reset the cruise control for at least 20 minutes This gives the brakes time to cool down If the driver chooses to reset cruise control during that 20 minute period Wingman ACB interventions will be limited to de throttling and the engine retarder only The system will automatically disable all Wingman ACB system foundation brake applications for at least 20 minutes If the system does not detect a driver intervention within 15 seconds after the brake overuse alert sounds it will shut itself off and set a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC The driver will continue to receive alerts but ALL Wingman ACB interventions de throttling engine retarder or brake applications will be disabled until the next ignition cycle Note In all cases the driver still has the abi
18. king priorities among the various vehicle systems that use the foundation brakes such as Wingman ACB Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program Bendix ATC Automatic Traction Control and Bendix ABS Antilock Braking System What to Expect When Using the Bendix Wingman ACB System The charts on the next page illustrate what to expect from the Wingman ACB system in various driving situations you may encounter Both the system indication and action to expect from the system are illustrated Typical System Typical System Situation Indication Alerts Actions A broken down vehicle A Stationary Object None is stationary in the lane Alert may be issued in which your vehicle is up to three 3 seconds traveling prior to impact A pedestrian deer or dog None None runs in front of your vehicle Another vehicle crosses the None None road perpendicular to your path of travel such as at an intersection The detected forward The Impact Alert None vehicle slows rapidly continuous tone will The driver must sound and a visual immediately act message icon typically o potentially appears on the dash aveid or lessen screen or DIU display the severity of a collision Typical System Situation indication Alore Typical System Actions With no None Vehicle maintains set speed detected forward vehicle With a The cruise control ON The active cruise control with de
19. l Nothing The active cruise control with braking feature will not engage until the driver sets the cruise control speed Switch OFF the cruise control The active cruise control with braking feature will turn off the collision mitigation feature remains ready to intervene The driver will continue to hear all alerts as needed Set the cruise control speed The active cruise control with braking feature is automatically activated and your vehicle maintains set speed and following distance behind the vehicle ahead Cover or block the radar The Wingman ACB system performance will be diminished or even disabled anda Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC will be set A blockage will also affect engine cruise control availability Use normal cruise control switch Vehicle speed increased or reduced to achieve the new set speed while actively maintaining the following distance with the vehicle ahead if one is present within 500 feet NOTE The system responses above are typical but may vary from the descriptions shown here by vehicle manufacturer or earlier versions of the Wingman ACB system These represent examples of driver actions and typical Wingman ACB system responses however this chart does not attempt to cover all possible situations 19 Alerts and Warnings The Bendix Wingman ACB system is a unique patented system that functions differently than other
20. lay 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 20 Following Distance Alert FDA e Always ready rN The Following Distance Alert FDA provides both audible and visual alerts whenever the distance between your vehicle and the detected forward vehicle ahead is less than the one and a half 1 seconds and getting closer Once the audible alert is given the driver should increase the distance between his her vehicle and the vehicle ahead until the audible alert stops The FDA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above 5 mph 8km h If the following distance continues to decrease the driver will hear more rapid audible alerts When the FDA reaches its highest level typically a red LED also illuminates on the instrument cluster The FDA may Above Driver Interface Unit DIU Showing Examples of Following Distance Alerts with progressively faster audible be accompanied by a visual alert Above Examples of other vehicle manufacturer s displays 1 2 seconds is the system default and may vary by fleet OEM alerts Stationary Object P N Stationary Object Alert SOA T
21. le ahead or after a time gap based on the last following distance recorded For example Assume cruise control is set at 50 mph 80 km h and you are following three 3 seconds behind a vehicle traveling at 45 mph 72 km h that just entered a sharp curve If the vehicle ahead is no longer detected as you travel around the curve the Wingman ACB system will delay the vehicle acceleration back to 50 mph for three 3 seconds The operator should be especially attentive to the Wingman ACB system behavior through curves In some cases when traveling around a curve the radar may lose the vehicle ahead and attempt to accelerate when resuming the set speed It is also possible for the Wingman ACB system to begin tracking vehicles in other lanes when traveling around curves In cases where the Wingman ACB system perceives that an adjacent lane vehicle is in your lane the system may intervene and begin making brake applications Applying the Brakes Before the System Does If the driver determines that a hazard or unsafe condition exists he she should take all necessary actions immediately Never wait for the Wingman ACB system to intervene Safe operation and control of the vehicle is the responsibility of the driver at all times If the driver applies the brakes cruise control will disengage automatically and no Wingman ACB intervention will occur 25 Approaching Slower Moving Vehicles When approaching a slower moving vehicle ah
22. lity to apply the foundation brakes if necessary The driver should take care since overheated brakes may reduce the vehicle s braking capability SECTION 3 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Importance of Antilock Braking System ABS Maintenance Optimal Bendix Wingman ACB system braking requires a properly maintained ABS system without any active ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs Have active DTCs repaired by a qualified technician Any ABS DTCs will cause the Wingman ACB system to deactivate Importance of Brake Maintenance Optimal Wingman ACB braking requires properly maintained vehicle 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 inflated tires with a safe tread depth System Problems If a problem with the Wingman ACB 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 benefits of Wingman ACB 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 WingmanACB functionality Radar Inspection The driver should inspect the radar and mounting bracket regularly and remove any mud snow ice
23. n 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 difficult 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 23 Additional Operational Notes Adjusting the Alert Volume The Bendix Wingman ACB audible alerts are pre set at the factory for fully integrated systems and can not be turned off by the driver nor can the volume be adjusted unless configured to do so For systems using a Driver Interface Unit DIU display see the Service Data Sheet SD 13 4962 for information about volume adjustment Passing a Vehicle Changing Lanes With cruise control set if the driver decides to 1 pass a vehicle by applying the throttle or 2 change lanes the vehicle being passed will no longer be detected by the radar When No Other Vehicles are Present When no forward vehicle is within range of the radar your vehicle will maintain its set speed just like ordinary cruise control Radar Reflective Stationary Vehicles amp Objects The driver should be attentive to stopped vehicles and objects on the roadway The Bendix Wingman ACB system will give up to three 3 seconds alert time to the dri
24. on FCC Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules with the limits for a Class B digital device and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation a Bendix a gt Shri WINGMAN ach BW2751 2011 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC a member of the Knorr Bremse Group 11 11 All Rights Reserved 28
25. our lane of travel This alert indicates that a collision with a stationary object is likely and the driver must immediately act to potentially avoid or lessen the severity of a collision The SOA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above 10 mph 16 km h The driver should be especially careful when approaching certain types of vehicles and objects The Wingman ACB radar may not be able to detect objects with limited metal surfaces such as recreational vehicles horse drawn buggies motorcycles logging trailers etc NOTE Entering a curve may reduce the alert time to less than three 3 seconds Pedestrians Animals Non metallic or Limited metallic Objects The Wingman ACB system will not warn or react to pedestrians animals and non metallic objects The system may not warn or react to limited metallic objects such as recreational vehicles horse drawn buggies motorcycles logging trailers etc Other Metallic Objects Other objects that the radar may detect in or close to the vehicle s path such as crash barriers guard rails construction zone barricades tunnel entrances etc may impair the function of the radar Brake Overuse Alert The Bendix Wingman ACB system provides a warning when the system is intervening and using the foundation brakes excessively Overuse of the foundation brakes can lead to the brakes overheating and a potential loss of braking performance caused by bra
26. tected indicator is illuminat braking feature will maintain the forward ed and the detected set speed or following distance vehicle forward vehicle icon is illuminated The detected The Following The vehicle will be slowed by in forward Distance Alert FDA order a reducing throttle b vehicle slows will sound anda engaging the engine retarder or moderately visual message icon c applying the foundation brakes typically appears on the dash screen or Bendix Driver Interface Unit DIU display If the foundation brakes are applied cruise control is cancelled Situation Typical System Indication Alerts Typical System Actions The detected forward vehicle slows rapidly The Impact Alert IA warning continuous tone will sound and a visual message icon typically appears on the dash screen or DIU display The Following Distance Alert may also be heard The vehicle throttle will be reduced the engine retarder engaged and up to one third of the vehicle s braking capacity will be applied The cruise control feature cancels after the event If a detected forward vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle and_ speeds away The Following Distance Alerts may be given to the driver depending on the exact system configuration that has been set for the vehicle and how close the vehicle cuts in front Vehicle maintains set speed Going down a grade wit
27. ted by the Wingman ACB system Part Two Alerts Bendix Wingman ACB also assists by giving audible and visual alerts whether or not cruise control is on See Pages 20 21 for more information on the three types of alerts you may hear and or see displayed 12 The Bendix Wingman ACB System Components The Bendix Wingman ACB radar locates and tracks moving vehicles The radar is located at the front of your vehicle either on the bumper or just behind it on a cross member When located behind the bumper in some cases the unit also may be behind a protective covering that allows the radar signal to pass through The Bendix Wingman ACB radar is pre aligned at the factory and no adjustment should be needed If the radar becomes misaligned or any other system problem is detected a message or light on the dash lets the driver know that service is needed Above Examples of radar locations System Display Driver information about the Wingman ACB system is either fully integrated into the vehicle dashboard or uses the Bendix Driver Interface Unit DIU Although the system functions the same how the alerts are displayed to the driver can be different See the Alerts and Warnings section of Bendix Driver Interface Unit DIU this manual on pages 20 22 for more detailed information about the alerts NOTE For some integrated systems the volume level of the alerts is not adjust
28. tenance free The key items to keep the system functioning properly include 1 Keep the radar lens clean and free of obstructions 2 Inspect for any damage to the bumper or the Bendix Wingman ACB cover bracket or radar to ensure that the alignment has not been compromised Never use the radar unit as a step 3 Periodically check the radar alignment 4 Perform appropriate inspections of the braking system as required by the manufacturer to ensure brakes are in proper working order 5 Ensure that the tires are properly inflated and that adequate tread is present When the Bendix Wingman ACB System Isn t Working WN Ifthe Bendix Wingman ACB system has detected a problem depending on the vehicle manufacturer there will typically be a warning message on the dashboard display and a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC will be set The system will determine depending on the type of problem detected if the vehicle may continue to have normal cruise control functions without the benefits of the Wingman ACB system or if all cruise control functions need to be disabled until servicing is carried out The system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore full functionality Frequently Asked Questions 1 Are automatic foundation brake interventions always ready to intervene No The Wingman ACB system will only activate the foundation brakes when cruise control is set The Wingman ACB system does not replace the need for the driver
29. tomatically cancel whenever the Bendix Wingman ACB system applies the foundation brakes You can verify the system is disengaged by observing that the cruise enabled icon is no longer illuminated You must resume or set cruise control in order to regain normal cruise control functionality and to re engage the active cruise control with braking feature of the Wingman ACB system The Forward Vehicle Detected Icon When the cruise control is switched on and set and a vehicle ahead of you is detected by the radar the forward vehicle detected icon or similar on the vehicle dashboard will illuminate This is an indication to the driver that the Wingman ACB system is actively managing the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead and that the system may automatically X I intervene Adjusting the Cruise Control Speed Use the switch es provided by the vehicle manufacturer to set your cruise control speed When adjusted your set speed will typically be indicated on the vehicle dash message center or speedometer etc What is Following Distance Following distance refers to the time gap measured in seconds between the vehicle with Wingman ACB and the vehicle ahead The actual physical distance between the two will vary based on the speeds of both vehicles however the set gap will remain the same for all set cruise speeds Automatic Foundation Brake Applications The vehicle automatically manages foundation bra
30. uring automatic brake applications on slick surfaces The Bendix ESP stability system and the Wingman ACB system do not replace the need for the driver to remain alert react appropriately and in a timely manner and use safe driving practices The Bendix Wingman ACB System Overview The Bendix Wingman ACB system is an integrated combination of three features e Active cruise control with braking e Alerts three types of alerts and e Collision mitigation technology See the diagram below Vehicle Equipped with Detected Bendix Wingman ACB Forward Vehicle RADAR BEAM gt FED NOT TO SCALE The GRAY area approximates the zone where the Wingman ACB system when cruise control is set is ready to intervene with up to one third of the vehicle s braking capacity if needed What Features are Included in the Bendix Wingman ACB system Part One Active Cruise Control with Braking Think of the active cruise control with braking feature as an additional upgrade to ordinary cruise control When using cruise control your vehicle not only will maintain the set speed but the system also will intervene as needed to help maintain a set following distance behind the vehicle in front of you Using a radar with a range of approximately 500 feet mounted to the front of your vehicle the Wingman ACB system reacts ONLY to vehicles moving in the same direction as you The system DOES NOT
31. ver when approaching a detected sizable stationary object with metallic radar reflective surfaces in your lane of travel FN The SOA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above 10 mph 16 km h The SOA is an alert only No intervention actions such as de throttling engaging the engine retarder or applying the brakes will be taken This alert indicates that a collision with a stationary object is likely and the driver must immediately act to potentially avoid or lessen the severity of a collision Other Metallic Objects Other objects that the radar may detect in or close to the vehicle s path such as crash barriers guard rails construction zone barricades tunnel entrances etc may impair the function of the radar 24 Pedestrians Animals Non Metallic and Limited Metallic Objects The Bendix Wingman ACB system will not warn or react to pedestrians animals and non metallic objects The Wingman ACB system may not warn or react to limited metallic objects such as recreational vehicles horse drawn buggies motorcycles logging trailers etc Tracking Vehicles in a Curve With cruise control set when following a detected forward vehicle around a curve the forward vehicle may be lost by the radar The active cruise control with braking feature will delay acceleration back to the set speed until it regains contact with the vehicle ahead or detects that there is no longer a vehic
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