MCi Reliability Driven Series Operator's Manual page 24

Bendix Wingman System (Optional)
Figure 19.
The Driver is always responsible for the
control and the safe operation of the vehicle
at all times. The Bendix Wingman Advanced
(or 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.
Any audible and/or visual alert by the system
means that your vehicle is too close to the
vehicle ahead, immediately act to potentially
avoid, or lessen the severity of, a collision.
Improper use of the Bendix Wingman
Advanced (or ACB) system can result in a
collision causing property damage, serious
injuries, or death.
Active Cruise with Braking (ACB)
The Wingman system (Figure 19.) is engaged by
turning cruise control ON and setting the vehicle
speed. The system helps maintain a set distance
between the operated vehicle and a detected vehicle
ahead. To disengage the system, turn the cruise
control OFF or press the brake pedal.
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The Wingman Advanced (or ACB) system is
automatically ready when the cruise control
is set. However, cruise control must be used
only in the same conditions that are normally
recommended for ordinary cruise control. As
noted below, there are certain situations
when cruise control should NOT be used. Do
not use cruise control in the following
conditions or situations:
• Inclement weather (rain, snow, fog,
ice or other severe weather
conditions)
• Dense Traffic
• Sharp curves and winding roads
• Entrance or exit ramps
• Downhill grades
• Construction zones
• Smaller forward vehicles - Smaller
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.
Any vehicle trouble code that disables vehicle
cruise control will also cause a diagnostic
trouble code in Wingman Advanced (or ACB).
The Wingman system will not operate until
the DTC is cleared.
Collision Mitigation (Advanced)
Audible and visual alerts are provided to the
operator through a Driver Interface Unit (DIU). All the
alerts are always active regardless whether cruise
control is engaged or not. Any alert means your vehicle
is too close to another vehicle or object. These alerts
will change as the distance between the two vehicles
decreases alerting the operator of the impending
hazard. As the distance closes, the system will
automatically intervene and slow the vehicle.
July 2015