Bendix Wingman Advanced ® ® ™ A Collision Mitigation Technology Operator’s Manual WARNING: Improper use of the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced ™ system can result in a collision causing property damage, serious injuries, or death. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all these instructions carefully. WARNING: The driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times.
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Important Safety Information About Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ SECTION 1: GENERAL The driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times. The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system does not replace the need for a skilled, alert professional driver, reacting appropriately and in a timely manner, and using safe driving practices. Use cruise control only in the conditions that are normally recommended for its use.
The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system reacts ONLY to vehicles moving in the same direction as your vehicle. The Wingman Advanced 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.
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 (1.5) 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 five (5) mph.
Brake Overuse Alert - The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ 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 brake fade. Using cruise control on downhill runs will cause this alert to be activated. Approach grades as you would normally, with the appropriate gear selected and at a safe speed.
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Importance of Antilock Braking System (ABS) Maintenance – Optimal Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ 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 Wingman Advanced to deactivate.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bendix Wingman Advanced System Overview . . . . The Bendix Wingman Advanced System Components . The Adaptive Cruise Control with Braking Feature . . . What is Following Distance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Collision Mitigation Feature Operation . . . What to Expect When Using the Bendix Wingman Advanced System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Your Actions Impact the Bendix Wingman Advanced System . . . . . . . . .
® ® The Bendix ESP Stability System All vehicles equipped with the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ 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 Bendix Wingman Advanced™ System Overview ® ® The Wingman Advanced system is an integrated combination of three features: • Adaptive cruise control with braking; • Alerts (three types of alerts); and • Collision mitigation technology. See the diagram below.
Once cruise control is set and the system is maintaining a set following distance between you and the vehicle in front: • If the 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.
The Bendix Wingman Advanced™ System Components ® ® The Wingman Advanced 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® Advanced™ radar is pre-aligned at the factory and no adjustment should be needed.
The Adaptive Cruise Control with Braking Feature NOTE: Whenever the cruise control is set, the adaptive cruise control with braking feature is also set. You can not engage cruise control without ® ® also using all the features of the Bendix Wingman Advanced™ system. Setting Cruise Control Activating the adaptive cruise control with braking feature is as easy as using ordinary cruise control. Examples of cruise control switches First, switch on the cruise control.
NOTE: Cruise control will automatically cancel whenever the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ 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 reengage the adaptive cruise control with braking feature of the Wingman Advanced system.
What to Expect When Using the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ System The following charts illustrate what to expect from the Wingman Advanced system in various driving situations you may encounter. Both the system indication and action to expect from the system are illustrated on the following pages.
What to Expect Section Two (continued): Cruise control “ON” and speed “SET” Situation The detected forward vehicle slows rapidly. Typical System Indication/Alerts 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. Typical System Actions The vehicle throttle will be reduced; the engine retarder engaged; and the foundation brakes applied.
What to Expect (continued) Section Three: Cruise control speed NOT “SET”, or “OFF” Situation If your vehicle comes up fast behind a slowermoving detected forward vehicle. The detected forward vehicle slows rapidly. System Indication/Alerts Typical System Actions The Following Distance Alert (FDA) will sound and a visual message/icon typically appears on the dash screen or DIU display. Depending on how close your vehicle approaches, the system may initiate an Impact Alert.
How Your Actions Impact the Bendix Wingman Advanced System ® ® ™ The following chart illustrates how the Wingman Advanced system will react to various actions you may initiate. Action: Reaction of Wingman Advanced: If the driver does this: Expect the Wingman Advanced system to do this: Steps on the brake. (During a collision mitigation event) The driver is always in control and is able to apply full braking power. Steps aggressively on the accelerator. (During a collision mitigation event.
Alerts and Warnings ® ® The Bendix Wingman Advanced™ system is a unique, patented system that functions differently than other 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 Advanced system are the Impact Alert (IA), Following Distance Alert (FDA), and Stationary Object Alert (SOA).
Following Distance Alert (FDA) 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 (1.5) 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. • Always ready The FDA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above five (5) mph.
Special Alerts Brake Overuse Warning – The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ 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. 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.
any other factors they are encountering, as they choose how to react to any alerts they receive from the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system. When Not to Use Cruise Control The adaptive cruise control and braking feature in Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ 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.
Additional Operational Notes Adjusting the Alert Volume ® The Bendix Wingman® Advanced™ system 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-61-4962) for information about volume adjustment.
Pedestrians, Animals, Non-Metallic and Limited-Metallic Objects Pedestrians, Animals, Non-metallic or Limited-metallic Objects – The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system will not warn or react to pedestrians, animals, and non-metallic objects. The Wingman Advanced system may not warn or react to limited-metallic objects (such as recreational vehicles, horse-drawn buggies, motorcycles, logging trailers, etc).
Approaching Slower Moving Vehicles When approaching a slower-moving vehicle ahead, the driver should anticipate this and begin applying the vehicle’s brakes early. Do not wait for the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system to intervene. Vehicles Crossing Your Path or Coming Towards You The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system reacts ONLY to vehicles moving in the same direction as your vehicle. The Wingman Advanced system DOES NOT respond to side-to-side moving traffic, or oncoming traffic.
Preventive Maintenance: ® ® The Bendix Wingman Advanced™ system is relatively maintenance free. The key items to keep the system functioning properly include: 1. Keep the radar lens clean and free of obstructions. ® 2. Visually inspect for any damage to the bumper or the Bendix ® ™ Wingman Advanced 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.
3. How can I tell the difference between the alerts? 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. A solid tone means you should actively apply the brakes because the Bendix ® Wingman® Advanced™ braking capability is not enough to ensure a safe following distance.
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