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Bendix™ VORAD® Collision Warning SystemDriver InstructionsBendix™ VORAD® Collision Warning SystemBW2861 (Formerly VODR0030)October 2011

Component DescriptionCentral Processing UnitThe Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the electronic control unit for the Bendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ Collision

Component DescriptionSide Sensor (Optional)The Side Sensor is also a radar device that senses objects from two (2) to ten (10) feet (.6 - 3 m) from th

Controls OverviewBendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ System ControlsDriver Display UnitAll controls for the Bendix VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System are loca

Driver Display IndicatorsDriver Display Indicators9Item DescriptionGreen, Power-On/Driver’s Identifi cation Card Status*Illuminates after power is appl

Driver Display IndicatorsRange Control* and Accident Recorder*When rotated from minimum to maximum*, and not in Bendix™ SmartCruise® system*, this con

Driver Display Indicators11Driver Display UnitCWS Alert Warning LevelsFigure 6Figure 7FAILONS/CWarning LevelRangeVolumeGreen, SmartCruise/AccidentReco

Driver Display Indicators12Warning Level Descriptions • Warnings are received only on a vehicle in your lane. • Range is reduced on curved roads.

Driver Display IndicatorsSlow Moving ObjectIf a vehicle ahead is moving 20% slower than your vehicle and is within 220 feet (67 m), a warning tone sou

Side Sensor IndicatorsSide Sensor Display Indicators14Light/TonesDescriptionRed/Triple ToneIndicator light illuminates after objects have been detecte

Driver ID Card (Optional)Driver Identifi cation CardIf the system confi guration requires a Driver Identifi cation Card, (see Figure 10), it must be inse

FCC Compliance StatementFederal Communications CommissionThis device is sold under a waiver of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules. Operatio

Initial Start-Up16Bendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ System Start-UpWARNING: Be sure the vehicle is not moving during the initial self-test conducted at vehicle

Typical System Tracking17Bendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ System Vehicle TrackingStraight Ahead Same Lane TrackingThe system’s same-line target discrimination

Special Road SituationsBendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ System Road SituationsWARNING: The Bendix VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System will not warn of all p

Special Road SituationsDetecting Objects Alongside an Approaching CurveWhen approaching a curve, warnings may sound and indicators may illuminate due

Special Road SituationsDetecting Vehicles on the Other Side of a HillThe system cannot detect vehicles over a hill. No audible alarm will sound until

Special Road SituationsSide Sensor CoverageNote that the optional Side Sensor(s) only detects object motion within its fi eld of view. This view includ

Bendix™ SmartCruise® System (Optional)Bendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ SmartCruise® System (Optional)The SmartCruise system is an optional enhancement to the B

Bendix™ SmartCruise® System (Optional)Following IntervalsBendix™ SmartCruise® System On • Normal OperationAs the Bendix™ VORAD®-equipped vehicle app

Cut In and OutIf the speed of the forward vehicle is faster than that of your vehicle, your vehicle will continue to maintain its speed. However, if t

Road Curves and the SmartCruise System 1. Gentle CurvesThe SmartCruise system will continue to maintain a set following interval in a gentle curve a

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In Case of an AccidentAccident Reconstruction Capability (Optional)The Accident Recorder can store two segments of system data in the system’s non-vol

Maintenance/DiagnosticPreventive MaintenanceThe only maintenance required should be to keep the Antenna Assembly and Side Sensor clean of heavy buildu

Failure Display ModeHow to Activate Failure Display Mode 1. Press in and hold the Driver Display Unit “VOLUME” knob for at least fi ve (5) seconds.

Failure Display ModeFault Code ChartFault Code Suspect Failure11 Central Processing Unit12 Central Processing Unit13 Driver Display Unit14 Antenna Ass

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Product Safety InformationWarningsWARNING: Improper use of this system could lead to a serious accident. Read this entire Driver Reference Manual befo

Bendix™ SmartCruise® • The Bendix™ SmartCruise adaptive cruise control system works with the cruise control feature of your vehicle. Refer to the c

OverviewBendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ Collision Warning System OverviewThe Bendix™ VORAD® EVT-300 Collision Warning System is a sophisticated, computerized

FeaturesBendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ Collision Warning System Features • Visual display indicating when objects are detected within 350 feet (106 m) in

Component DescriptionBendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ System ComponentsThe Bendix™ VORAD® EVT-300™ Collision Warning System is comprised of four main component