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Operator's Manual
for UPS Package Car Drivers
Bendix
Forward Collision Warning System
Bendix
Lane Departure Warning System
SafetyDirect
Video and Data System
Bendix safety technologies complement safe driving practices.
No commercial vehicle safety technology replaces a skilled,
alert driver exercising safe driving techniques and proactive,
comprehensive driver trainin Responsibility for the safe
operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times.
VORAD
™
AutoVue
™
by Bendix CVS
®
This booklet contains important
operational and safety information
that benefits you and subsequent
drivers.
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VS-500
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5G
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- Page 1 SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS ® Video and Data System Bendix safety technologies complement safe driving practices. No commercial vehicle safety technology replaces a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving techniques and proactive, comprehensive driver trainin Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times.
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Page 2: Introduction, Additional Info, Safety Guidelines
Introduction This operator’s manual explains the features and functions of the Bendix ™ VORAD VS-500 Forward Collision Warning System, the AutoVue ® ™ ® Lane Departure Warning System, and the SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS ® Video and Data Capture System. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THE DRIVER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTROL AND SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. THE BENDIX VORAD VS-500 SYSTEM DOES NOT ™ ® ™ REPLACE THE NEED FOR A SKILLED, ALERT, PROFESSIONAL DRIVER, REACTING IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND USING SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
System Maintenance and Troubleshooting ... . . 12 Bendix SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS Video and Data Capture . . . 13 ™ ® System Responses ......14... -
Page 5: Bendix Vorad Vs-500
Following Distance Following distance refers to the time gap, measured in seconds, between the vehicle with a VORAD VS-500 system and the vehicle ahead. Time is used, as opposed to distance, because the actual physical distance between the two vehicles changes based on the speed of each vehicle. -
Page 6: Vs-500 System Alerts And Warnings
Alerts and Warnings Visual and audible alerts and warnings are displayed on the Bendix ™ ™ The three alerts provided by the system are the Following Distance Alert (FDA); the Impact Alert (IA); and the Stationary Object Alert (SOA). Following Distance Alert (FDA) - Highway Mode Above 37 mph/59 kph, the system operates in “highway mode”... -
Page 7: Impact Alert (Ia)
Following Distance Alert - City Mode At 37 mph/59 kph and below, the system operates in “city mode” and will typically deliver two (2) alerts – a closer alert and a closest alert. The closer alert is delivered at 1.5 seconds from the forward vehicle. This is a double repeating audible tone, along with two (2) lit LEDs on the DIU. -
Page 8: What To Expect, System Responses
Using the Bendix VORAD VS-500 System ™ ® ™ This chart lists the system reactions to specific situations. What to Expect System Situation System Alerts Actions A detected forward The detected forward None. vehicle is in your lane. vehicle icon is illuminated. -
Page 9: System Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software MUST be used to properly diagnose ® ® and troubleshoot the system if an active DTC is present. Preventive Maintenance The Bendix VORAD VS-500 system is relatively maintenance free. The ™ ® ™ key items to keep the system functioning properly include: •... -
Page 10: Bendix ™ Autovue ® 5G Lane Departure Warning System Components
5G Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ™ ® System Components The AutoVue 5G Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System by Bendix CVS ® helps drivers combat lane drift related to: drowsiness/fatigue, distractions, and adverse/unfavorable weather conditions. The system components include a digital camera mounted near the middle of the windshield inside the cab, and a central processing unit in the overhead console. - Page 11 “rumble strip” warning through speakers mounted left and right overhead, alerting the driver to make a correction. • NOTE: The system does NOT provide an audible or visual alert through the Bendix Driver Interface Unit (DIU ) mounted in the ™...
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Page 12: System Maintenance And Troubleshooting
System Maintenance and Troubleshooting Under normal road conditions (when driving above 37 mph/59 kph), if the amber LANE SEARCHING lamp illuminates on consecutive trips for more than 30 minutes at time and the green ENABLED lamp remains off despite depressing the ENABLE/DISABLE switch, the system requires calibration service at a dealer or authorized service facility. -
Page 13: By Bendix Cvs Video And Data Capture
SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS Video and Data Capture ® System Components The SafetyDirect system has three major components: ® • The Bendix AutoVue 5G front facing camera (mounted on the ™ ® inside of the windshield); • The SDP5 processor (mounted inside a compartment near the camera);... -
Page 14: System Responses
An event where engine braking and/or foundation braking occurs to stabilize the vehicle during a possible roll-over situation. A driver initiated brake event when the ABS system is activated. BENDIX SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES COMPLEMENT SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES. NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY REPLACES A SKILLED, ALERT DRIVER EXERCISING SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES AND PROACTIVE, COMPREHENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING. - Page 16 Log-on and Learn from the Best On-line training that's available when you are 24/7/365. Visit brake-school.com. BW8112 Rev. 000 © 2020 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of Knorr-Bremse • 07/20 • All Rights Reserved Printed on recycled paper...
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