How The Driver's Actions Impact Bendix Wingman Acb; Indications And Warnings; Following Distance Alert (Fda); Impact Alert" Warning - BENDIX Wingman ACB Service Data

Action
If the driver does this:
Steps on the brake.
Steps on the accelerator.
Turns the cruise control "off".
Turns the cruise control "on".
"Sets" the cruise control.
Covers or blocks the sensor.
Uses normal cruise "+/-" switch.
TABLE 2 - BENDIX ® WINGMAN
HOW THE DRIVER'S ACTIONS IMPACT
BENDIX ® WINGMAN
Table 2 illustrates how the Bendix
will react to various actions initiated by the driver when
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using Bendix Wingman
NOTE: The actions presented above refl ect many, but
not all, potential driver actions that may interact with the
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Bendix Wingman ACB system.
Ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of the
vehicle remains with the driver at all times. Even with
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the Bendix Wingman
alert, react appropriately and in a timely manner, and
use good driving practices.

INDICATIONS AND WARNINGS

Bendix ® Wingman ® ACB functions act differently than
other cruise control/forward collision warning systems. It
is important that the driver fully understand the system's
features, especially the driver indications and warnings.
Two important warnings provided by the Bendix
ACB system are the Following Distance Alert (FDA)
and Impact Alert (IA). The driver will be alerted by FDA
warnings, whether or not the cruise control is activated. The
driver is only alerted to IA warnings when in cruise control
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mode with Bendix Wingman
An additional warning of the Bendix
system is the Close Cut-In Alert. This alert (a fast beeping
sound) activates when a vehicle cuts in front of the truck
within 1/2 second or 15 feet, or when the truck cuts in
behind a vehicle within 1/2 second or 15 feet. The alert
ends when the distance between the two vehicles increases
beyond 1/2 second or 15 feet.
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Expect the ACB system to do this:
Both cruise control and Bendix
or "resume".
Cruise control and Bendix
Then, cruise control and Bendix
Bendix ® Wingman ®
needed.
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Bendix Wingman
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speed and set following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Depending on the type and extent of the blockage, Bendix
or disabled. A blockage also will affect cruise control availability. A trouble code will be set.
Vehicle speed increased (+) or reduced (-) to achieve the new set speed while actively
maintaining the following distance with the vehicle ahead, if a forward vehicle is within 500 feet.
® ACB SYSTEM REACTIONS
® ACB
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Wingman ACB system
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ACB system on the road.
ACB, the driver must remain
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Wingman
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ACB functioning.
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Wingman
Reaction of Bendix
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Wingman ACB will be cancelled until the driver pushes "set"
® Wingman ® ACB will be overridden until the accelerator is released.
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ACB will resume to the original set speed automatically.
ACB will turn off. However, the driver will hear Following Distance Alerts as
ACB will not engage until the driver selects "set".
ACB is automatically activated and will help the driver maintain the set

FOLLOWING DISTANCE ALERT (FDA)

The Following Distance Alert (FDA) is always on and active
whenever the vehicle is moving 5 mph or greater (whether
or not cruise control is engaged.) This alert provides
both audible and visual warnings whenever the distance
between the truck and the vehicle ahead is less than the
set following distance and getting closer.
If the following distance continues to decrease, the driver
will hear beeping that will become faster. When the
distance reaches a critical point, the instrument cluster will
also illuminate a red LED.
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WARNING: Any beeping tone by the Wingman
system means that the truck is too close to the vehicle
ahead.
The FDA may be accompanied by text on the dash screen
saying "distance alert". Once the audible warning is given,
the driver must increase the distance between his/her
vehicle and the vehicle ahead until the audible warning
stops.
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"IMPACT ALERT" WARNING

The "Impact Alert" is the most severe warning issued by
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Bendix Wingman
when your vehicle's cruise control is on, and the cruise
speed is set and Bendix
The Impact Alert warning indicates the driver should apply
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ACB
additional braking force immediately. The warning display
varies by vehicle manufacturer. Text appears on the
dashboard screen, red lights and/or an impact warning icon
may illuminate and a loud continuous modulating tone will
sound. See Figure 4 for an example of an Impact Alert Icon.
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Wingman ACB
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Wingman ACB will be diminished
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ACB. The Impact Alert is only active
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Wingman ACB is operational.
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ACB