Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems WINGMAN ADVANCED OPERATORS MANUAL

Bendix® Wingman® Advanced

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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.
The Bendix Wingman Advanced system does not replace
the need for a skilled, alert professional driver, reacting
appropriately applying the brakes, steering or throttle as
needed in a timely manner, and using safe driving practices.

DO NOT

REMOVE FROM

VEHICLE

This booklet contains important
operational and safety
information that benefi ts you
and subsequent drivers.

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Sources Of Additional Information About

Bendix® Systems On Your Vehicle

Consult the vehicle manufacturer’s documentation.

Visit www.bendix.com for free downloads of the
Service Data sheets listed below, or order paper

copies of these publications from the

Literature Center at www.bendix.com.

• Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ Service Data Sheets
SD-61-4962 for FLR-10 sensor version

SD-61-4960 for FLR-20 sensor version

• SD-13-4869 Bendix® EC-60™ ABS/ATC/ESP
Controllers (Advanced) Service Data Sheet

or contact the Bendix Tech Team via email at

[e-mail] or call

1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) option 2.

Representatives are available

Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

The trademarks used in this document, including Bendix®, are United States

trademarks owned by or licensed to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC.

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Important Safety Information About

Bendix

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. Setting the cruise control will also set the

adaptive cruise control with braking feature of the Bendix Wingman
Advanced system. It must never be used on roads where you can
not drive safely at a steady speed, including city streets, winding
roads and sharp curves, downhill grades, poor road conditions (such
as gravel or dirt), ice or wet surfaces (wet surfaces may increase the
risk of hydroplaning), or in fog, heavy rain or snowy conditions.

Also, the cruise control should not be used in inclement weather, in

dense traffi c, or where smaller vehicles–such as motorcycles–are
ahead in the same lane.

Always switch off the cruise control (by stepping on the brakes or

turning off the cruise control switch) when entering turning lanes,
entering or exiting highways, driving through construction zones, or
similar situations. See page 22 for more details.

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Wingman® Advanced

SECTION 1: GENERAL

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Variations from this Manual – Vehicle manufacturers, and some

previous models of the Bendix Wingman Advanced system, may
use alerts, messages, and dash arrangements that vary from the
examples shown here. Consult the vehicle operator’s manual(s) for
applicable details regarding use and operation.

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The Bendix

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Wingman® Advanced™ sys t e m reac ts O NLY to vehic l es
moving in the same direction as your vehicle. The Wingman
Advanced system DOES NOT respond to side-to-side moving
traffi c, or oncoming traffi c. The system WILL NOT slow your
vehicle or provide an alert as you approach vehicles in these
circumstances.

Vehicle Equipped with Bendix

Wingman® Advanced

System does not brake nor
warn for vehicles approaching
from the side or oncoming

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RADAR

Detected Forward Vehicle

When the Wingman Advanced system needs to intervene, it works

in conjunction with the Bendix® ESP® electronic stability system to
engage the brakes. The system should never be relied upon to

stop your vehicle or to avoid a collision. The driver can, and should,

still apply full braking force, if needed.

SECTION 2: DRIVER ALERTS & WARNINGS

Driver Alerts and Warnings – Before driving with Wingman

Advanced, the driver should fully understand all the audible alerts
and visual indicators that the s y stem provides. This bookl e t w ill as sist
in explaining what each of them means. Any audible and/or visual

alert by the system means that your vehicle is too close to the
vehicle ahead. The driver must immediately act to potentially
avoid, or lessen the severity of, a collision.

The Impact Alert (IA) is the most severe alert issued by the

Wingman Advanced system. This alert indicates that a collision
with the detected forward vehicle is likely. The driver must
immediately act to potentially avoid, or lessen the severity of, a
collision. The Impact Alert is ready to alert the driver whenever the

vehicle is moving above 15 mph.

When activated, the IA will sound and a visual message/icon

typically appears on the dash screen or Bendix® Driver Interface Unit
(DIU) display. The actual sound/display method varies by vehicle
manufacturer.

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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.

driver whenever the vehicle is moving above fi ve(5)mph. If the
following distance continues to decrease, the driver will hear more
rapid audible alerts. When the FDA reaches its highest level, typically
a red LED also illuminates on the instrument cluster. The FDA may
be accompanied by a visual alert.

* 1.5 seconds is the system default and may vary by fl eet/OEM.

Stationary Object Alert (SOA) – The Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™

system will give up to a three(3) second alert when approaching a
detected, sizable, stationary object with metallic (radar-refl ective)
surfaces in your lane of travel. This alert indicates that a collision
with a stationary object is likely. The driver must immediately
act to potentially avoid, or lessen the severity of, a collision. The

SOA is ready to alert the driver whenever the vehicle is moving above
ten(10)mph.

Due to the inherent limitations of radar technology, the Stationary

Object Alert System may alert in response to stationary objects
not in the vehicle lane of travel. These objects may include
bridges, signs, parked vehicles and traffi c lights. Braking or
throttle intervention will not occur in response to stationary
objects. The driver remains responsible for safely controlling the
vehicle at all times by appropriately applying the brakes, steering
or throttle as needed.

The driver should be especially careful when approaching certain

types of vehicles and objects. The Wingman Advanced radar may
not be able to detect objects with limited metal surfaces (such as
recreational vehicles, horse-drawn buggies, motorcycles, logging
trailers, etc). NOTE: Entering a curve may reduce the alert time to

less than three (3) seconds.

Pedestrians, Animals, Non-metallic or Limited-metallic Objects–

The Wingman Advanced system will not warn or react to
pedestrians, animals, and non-metallic objects. The system may
not warn or react to limited-metallic objects (such as recreational
vehicles, horse-drawn buggies, motorcycles, logging trailers, etc).

Metallic Objects May Impair the Radar – Objects that are radar-

refl ective–such as crash barriers, guard rails, construction zone
barricades, and tunnel entrances–may impair the function of the
radar.

The FDA is ready to alert the

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Brake Overuse Alert - The Bendix
provides a warning when the system is intervening and using

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Wingman® Advanced™ system

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.

Cruise control should NOT be used on downhill grades.

When the system detects brake overuse, depending on the vehicle

manufacturer, a text message will be displayed on the dashboard
and an audible alert will be activated. The driver should intervene
immediately.

• Once the brake overuse alert is activated, certain driver interventions
that cancel cruise control–such as stepping on the brake pedal or
switching off cruise–will discontinue the alert. Following an overuse
alert, the driver should not reset cruise control for at least 20 minutes.
This gives the brakes time to cool down. If the driver chooses to
reset cruise control during that 20 minute period, Wingman Advanced
interventions will be limited to de-throttling and engine retarder only.
The system will automatically disable all Wingman Advanced system
foundation brake applications for at least 20 minutes.

• If the system does not detect a driver intervention within 15 seconds
after the brake overuse alert sounds, it will shut itself off and set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). The driver will continue to receive
alerts, but ALL Wingman Advanced interventions (de-throttling,
engine retarder or brake applications) will be disabled until the next
ignition cycle.

Note: In all cases, the driver still has the ability to apply the foundation
brakes if necessary. The driver should take care since overheated
brakes may reduce the vehicle’s braking capability.

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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 qualifi ed
technician. Any ABS DTCs will cause Wingman Advanced to
deactivate.

Importance of Brake Maintenance – Optimal Wingman Advanced

braking requires properly maintained truck foundation brakes (drum,
wide-drum, or air disc) which meet appropriate safety standards
and regulations. Brake performance also requires that the vehicle
be equipped with properly sized and infl ated tires, with a safe tread
depth.

System Problems – If a problem with the Wingman Advanced system

is detected, depending on the vehicle manufacturer, typically there
will be a message on the dashboard display. Depending on the type
of problem detected, the system will determine if the vehicle may
continue normal cruise control functions (without the benefi ts of
Wingman Advanced), or whether all cruise control functions should
be disabled until ser vice is per formed. The sys tem should be ser viced
as soon as possible to restore full Wingman Advanced functionality.

Radar Inspection – The driver should visually inspect the radar and

mounting bracket regularly and remove any mud, snow, ice build-up,
or other obstructions. The installation of aftermarket deer guards,
bumper guards, snow plows or similar potential obstructions is not
recommended, and could impair the operation of the radar. See

Bendix Technical Bulletin TCH - 0 61- 0 03.

Radar Damage / Misalignment / Tampering – In cases where the

bumper and/or radar have sustained any damage, are misaligned, or
if you suspect that the radar has been tampered with, do not use the
cruise control until the vehicle has been repaired and the radar re­aligned. In addition, an indicator on the dash typically will illuminate
if the system detects any of these conditions. Consult your vehicle’s
operator’s manual or contact Bendix for more information.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ System Overview . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

The Bendix Wingman Advanced System Components . . . . . . . . 12

The Adaptive Cruise Control with Braking Feature . . . . . . . . . . 13

What is Following Distance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Advanced Collision Mitigation Feature Operation . . . . . . . . . . 14

What to Expect When Using the Bendix Wingman

Advanced System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

How Your Actions Impact the

Bendix Wingman Advanced System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Alerts and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

Impact Alert (IA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Following Distance Alert (FDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Stationary Object Alert (SOA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Brake Overuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Potential False Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

When Not to Use Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Additional Operational Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-26

Adjusting the Alert Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Stability System Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Congratulations on Your Purchase.

You are now using one of the latest advances in commercial vehicle
technology, the Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ system. This Operator’s
Manual will explain the features and functions of this innovative system,
enabling you to gain the maximum performance from the system.

Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the system.
Familiarize yourself with the controls, the various system alerts, and what
to expect when the system operates. Always keep this manual in the
vehicle and use it as a reference for any questions you may have about
the system, its operation and performance characteristics.

Thank you for your purchase of the Bendix Wingman Advanced system.

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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 necessar y, au toma t ic ally intervenes to reduce the throt tle
and/or apply the foundation brakes to help you maintain stability
during potential loss-of-control or rollover events.

The Wingman Advanced system uses the ESP system to help
maintain vehicle stability during automatic brake applications
on slick surfaces.

The Bendix ESP stability system and the Wingman Advanced
system do not replace the need for the driver to remain alert,
react appropriately and in a timely manner, and use safe driving
practices.

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