Warnings & Cautions
Warnings and Cautions
▲! WARNING
Improper use of this system could lead to a serious accident. Read this entire Driver Instructions before operating the Bendix™ VORAD® VS-400 Forward Collision Warning System (CWS), Bendix™ SmartCruise® Adaptive Cruise Control System or Bendix™ BlindSpotter Side Object Detection System. Pay particular attention to the safety messages below. This manual should be used in conjunction with proper training.
Limitations of the Bendix™ VORAD® VS-400 Collision Warning System
The Bendix™ VORAD® VS-400 Forward CWS, Bendix™ SmartCruise® Adaptive Cruise Control System and Bendix™ BlindSpotter® Side Object Detection is intended solely as an aid for an alert and conscientious professional driver. It is not to be used or relied upon to operate a vehicle. The system should be used in conjunction with rear view mirrors and other instrumentation to maintain safe operation of the vehicle, ground personnel, and adjacent property. A vehicle equipped with the Bendix™ VORAD® VS-400 Forward Collision Warning System should be operated in the same safe manner as if the system were not installed. The system is not a substitute for normal safe driving procedures. It will not compensate for any driver impairment, such as drugs, alcohol, or fatigue. Should the system become inoperative, it could jeopardize the safety or lives of those who depend on the system for safety.
▲! WARNING
The system will not sense objects if the sensor view is obstructed. Therefore, do not place objects in front of the system sensor. Remove heavy buildups of mud, dirt, ice, and other materials.
Proper alignment is critical to correct operation of the system.
Testing and inspection of the system in accordance with these instructions and record of the results should be listed on the daily maintenance report. The units on operating vehicles must be tested each day (see the “Testing and Maintenance” section) prior to the vehicle’s operation. Results of this test must be recorded in the maintenance log.
People operating this equipment MUST check for proper operation at the beginning of every shift or safety inspection period.
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