BENDIX Wingman FLR20, Service Data

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2.2 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: BRAKE
SYSTEM AND ABS FUNCTIONALITY
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
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
bene
fi ts of Wingman Advanced), or whether all cruise
control functions should be disabled until service is
performed. The system should be serviced as soon as
possible to restore full Wingman Advanced functionality.
2.3 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The 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. Inspect for any damage to the bumper or the Wingman
Advanced bracket or radar.
Never use the radar unit
as a step. NOTE: If the radar sensor was originally
installed behind a panel, check the panel for damage,
etc. that may impact the radar’s performance before
reinstalling. Replace the panel, if necessary, with an
original OEM supplied panel. Do not paint over the
panel.
3. Perform appropriate inspections of the braking system
as required by the manufacturer to ensure brakes are
in proper working order.
4. Ensure that the tires are properly infl
ated and that
adequate tread is present.
Radar Inspection
– The driver should 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 Appendix A
3
.
Radar Damage/Tampering -
In cases where the
bumper and/or radar have sustained any damage, or if you
suspect that the radar has been tampered with, do not use
the cruise control until the vehicle has been repaired. 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.
NOTE: Any vehicle trouble code that disables vehicle
cruise control will also cause a diagnostic trouble code in
Wingman Advanced.
2.4 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AT
WWW.BENDIX.COM/1-800-AIR-BRAKE
(1-800-247-2725, OPTION 2)
For the latest information, and for free downloads of the Bendix
®
ACom
®
Diagnostics
software, and its User Guide, visit the Bendix website at: www.bendix.com.
You will also fi nd a current list of compatible RP1210 data link adapters for ABS and
the Wingman ACB system.
For direct telephone technical support, the Bendix Tech Team is available at
1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725, option 2) Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M. ET. Follow the instructions in the recorded message.
The Bendix Tech Team can also be reached by e-mail at: techteam@bendix.com.