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Important Information
WARNING
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When active Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, the OnGuardAC-
TIVE™ CMS may be partially or fully disabled depending on whether the
DTC(s) is associated with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functions or the
CMS functions. If OnGuardACTIVE™ CMS is not functioning correctly or as
expected, have the OnGuardACTIVE™ CMS inspected immediately to correct
the issue. Whether or not the radar is working correctly, it is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to apply the brakes when necessary to maintain vehicle control.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death, and/or severe
property damage.
WARNING
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The OnGuardACTIVE™ system is designed to monitor the distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, moving or stationary. It may not
identify a vehicle moving TOWARD it in the road. As such, the OnGuardAC-
TIVE™ system will not provide engine torque control or braking. The driver
must always be aware of the objects in front of his vehicle and be ready to
apply the brakes, if required. Failure to apply the brakes when needed can
result in an accident.
WARNING
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The driver is responsible for selecting a safe and legal speed setting that is
appropriate for the traffi c, road surface and weather conditions. Adjust the
speed setting as necessary when driving in reduced visibility or potentially
slick conditions. Driving with the OnGuardACTIVE™ system at a speed that
is inappropriate for following a vehicle safely can lead to an accident. Serious
personal injury or death, and/or severe property damage can result.
WARNING
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If a potential collision is developing and the driver does not take action to
decelerate the vehicle, the OnGuardACTIVE™ CMS sounds an alert, automati-
cally de-throttles the engine, and sends a message to the ABS ECU request-
ing foundation brake application to provide up to 0.35g of braking power.
(For information about the ABS system, refer to the latest ABS maintenance
manual available from Literature On Demand at www.meritorwabco.com.) The
driver must still apply the brakes to provide additional braking force to help
avoid an accident. Failure to apply the brakes when necessary can result in
serious personal injury or death, and/or severe property damage.
WARNING
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The OnGuardACTIVE™ CMS requires time to recognize an object or potential
obstacle. An object moving at a speed of approximately 20 mph or more may
not be recognized in enough time to produce a warning or brake the vehicle.
Never wait for the OnGuardACTIVE™ CMS to intervene when a potentially
hazardous situation arises. The driver must always monitor traffi c and apply
the brakes, if needed, to avoid a crash. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury or death, and/or severe property damage.
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