Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems VORAD EVT-300 DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS - Manual (Page 27)

Bendix ™ SmartCruise ® System (Optional)
Following Intervals
Bendix ™ SmartCruise ® System On
• Normal Operation
As the Bendix ™ VORAD ® -equipped vehicle approaches a target
vehicle in the same line, the VORAD-equipped vehicle will slow to the
speed of the other vehicle and maintain the set following distance
interval at their speed. The speed reduction may be accomplished
by the engine ECM (Engine Control Module) issuing a command to
reduce fuel, and engaging the engine retarder.
WARNING: If your vehicle speed and the forward vehicle speed are
drastically different, the driver may need to apply the service brakes
to maintain a safe distance. As with cruise control, the SmartCruise
system must be reset after brakes have been applied.
WARNING: If another vehicle in an adjacent lane cuts in front and
continues to the opposite lane, the SmartCruise system may not
respond.
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Following
Interval in
Seconds
Following
Interval in
Feet (m)
at 50 MPH Following
Interval in
Feet (m)
at 55 MPH Following
Interval in
Feet (m)
at 60 MPH Following
Interval in
Feet (m)
at 65 MPH
2.25 165 (50) 182 (55) 198 (60) 214 (65)
2.50 183 (56) 202 (62) 220 (67) 238 (73)
2.75 202 (62) 222 (68) 242 (74) 262 (80)
3.00 220 (67) 242 (74) 264 (80) 286 (87)
3.25 238 (73) 262 (80) 286 (87) 309 (94)