Acb Brake Overuse" Warning; Alert Volume; Potential False Warnings; Troubleshooting General Safety Guidelines - BENDIX Wingman ACB Service Data

FIGURE 4 - IMPACT ALERT ICON
When the Impact Alert activates, the driver must take
immediate evasive action by applying more braking
power and/or steering clear of the vehicle ahead to
avoid a potential collision.
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WARNING: Bendix
one-third of the vehicle's braking capacity. The driver must
apply additional braking, when necessary, to maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

"ACB BRAKE OVERUSE" WARNING

Bendix ® Wingman ® ACB provides a warning when it detects
a situation that might lead to overuse of the foundation
brakes. This overuse can lead to brakes overheating and a
potential loss of braking performance caused by brake fade.
For example, this warning can arise from improper use of
ACB on long or steep downhill grades. It is recommended
that Bendix ® Wingman ®
steep downhill grades. The driver should use appropriate
gearing and brake techniques, not Bendix
on long, downhill grades.
When the Bendix ® Wingman
Overuse Warning" a text message will be displayed on the
dashboard and/or an audible warning sounds. Once the
driver applies the brakes or disengages ACB, the warning
is discontinued.
If the driver does not respond to the brake overuse
warning(s) after a brief delay, Bendix
be disabled automatically. Bendix
available the next time the vehicle is started.
The driver should approach grades as he/she normally
would, with the appropriate gear selected and at a safe
speed. It is recommended that Bendix
not be used on long or steep downhill grades!
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Wingman ACB will apply up to
ACB be disengaged on long or
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® ACB system issues an "ACB
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Wingman ACB will be
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ALERT VOLUME

The Bendix
the factory and cannot be turned off, nor can the volume
be adjusted.

POTENTIAL FALSE WARNINGS

In certain unusual traffi c or roadway conditions, ACB may
issue a "false alert". While eliminating all false alerts is
not possible, if false alerts occur too frequently (more
than twice a day) this may indicate sensor misalignment.
Service the system at the earliest opportunity.
Drivers should take into account the road conditions, and
any other factors they are encountering, as they choose
how to react to any alerts they receive from the ACB
system.
The ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of
the vehicle remains with the driver. Even with the
Bendix ® Wingman
react appropriately and in a timely manner, and use
good driving practices.
TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S T O AV O I D
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the following
general precautions should be observed at all times.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking
brakes, and always block the wheels. Always wear
safety glasses.
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2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when working
under or around the vehicle. When working in the
engine compartment, the engine should be shut
off and the ignition key should be removed. Where
circumstances require that the engine be in operation,
EXTREME CAUTION should be used to prevent
personal injury resulting from contact with moving,
rotating, leaking, heated or electrically charged
components.
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3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
assemble a component until you have read and
thoroughly understand the recommended procedures.
Use only the proper tools and observe all precautions
pertaining to use of those tools.
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ACB
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Wingman ACB audible alerts are pre-set at
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