BENDIX BW2769 Manuel D’Utilisation

Driver Control
Like normal cruise control, the driver is always in control of  the vehicle when 
Bendix

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 SmartCruise

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 adaptive cruise control is active. Depressing the throttle 

will override the SmartCruise and will cause the vehicle to accelerate. Releasing 
the throttle will allow Bendix

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 adaptive cruise control to regain 

control. Depressing the brake and / or clutch pedal (if  equipped), will deactivate 
SmartCruise.

Approaching Slow Moving Traffi c
When approaching slower moving traffi c, or if  the traffi c ahead suddenly slows 
down, Bendix

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 adaptive cruise control will attempt to maintain the 

minimum following distance by reducing the engine’s cruise speed. In some cases, 
the engine’s compression brake may be applied in order to assist in decelerating the 
vehicle.

Note:  The three second following LED indicator will illuminate whenever 

SmartCruise is overriding the vehicle’s set cruise speed.

Collision Warning and SmartCruise
If  the system is unable to maintain the minimum following distance, and the Collision 
Warning feature is installed, the driver will be alerted with the headway alert 
indicators and closing alert tones until the driver takes control or conditions clear.

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WARNING

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The Bendix

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 adaptive cruise control system should not be relied upon 

to effectively slow the vehicle down when approaching slower moving traffi c. The 
driver should remain alert and in control of  the vehicle at all times.