The following charts illustrate what to expect from the Bendix
in various driving situations you may encounter. Both the system indication,
as well as action(s) to expect from the system, are illustrated on the pages
that follow.
Situation
Stationary objects/vehicles ahead in your lane of travel
A stationary – non-
vehicle – metallic
object is detected
ahead in your lane.
Cruise is either
"ON" or "OFF."
A stationary motor
vehicle is detected
ahead in your lane.
Factors that can
potentially affect
the system's ability
to identify a vehicle
include: if the
vehicle is not a
licensed motorized
vehicle; or certain
types of trailers.
Cruise is either
"ON" or "OFF."
NOTE: The system indicators/alerts above are typical, but may vary from the
descriptions shown here by vehicle manufacturer.
What to Expect
What to Expect
Typical System
Indication/Alerts
A Stationary Object Alert
(SOA) may be issued up
to three (3) seconds prior
to impact.
A Stationary Vehicle
Alert (SVA) may be
issued up to three‑and‑
a‑half (3.5) seconds prior
to impact.
Actions/Cautions
None.
You must immediately act to
potentially avoid
the severity of
You must immediately act to
potentially avoid
the severity of
If a collision is likely to occur,
the Fusion system can provide
a warning and/or apply the
vehicle brakes.
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Typical System
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or lessen
–
a collision.
–
or lessen
–
a collision.
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