Troubleshooting guide

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Additional Systems and Components, cont.
The SmarTire
®
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
by Bendix CVS uses a sensor/transmitter mounted
securely inside each tire, a wireless receiver and a
dash-mounted display. The sensors actively measure
the air pressure and temperature within each tire. This
information is then sent wirelessly to a receiver mounted
on the vehicle or a hand-held display to:
• Alert the driver of a loss of air pressure or dangerously
high tire temperature;
• Inform the fl eet manager of tire-related issues by
linking through telematics systems; and
• Provide tire infl ation information to maintenance
personnel to help ensure optimum operating
conditions.
The AutoVue
®
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
by Bendix CVS detects when a vehicle drifts across a
lane marking. When this occurs and the turn signal is
not activated, the unit automatically emits a distinctive
“rumble strip” or other warning (using speakers or – if
a non-audible warning is preferred – a vibrating seat),
alerting the driver to make a correction.
The system is a combination of advanced hardware and
proprietary image recognition software packaged in a
camera and ECU. It is confi gured to the unique vehicle
specifi cations. Data generated by the AutoVue LDW
System is gathered and reported in SafetyDirect
®
by
Bendix CVS – a secure, web-based portal that displays
safety information.
The AutoVue LDW system utilizes a camera with a
60-degree fi eld of view that tracks visible lane markings,
including both solid and dashed shoulder lines,
centerlines, and lines between lanes – even if they are
heavily faded. It works effectively both day and night
and in most weather conditions, like rain or fog, where
visibility is limited. Even in snowy conditions, if the driver
can see the lane markings, the AutoVue LDW system
can as well.
When a vehicle is operating on snow-covered roadways,
the AutoVue LDW system senses that it can’t see lines,
goes into a disabled state, and notifi es the driver by
lighting up the orange reduced-function light.
SmartWave
®
technology simplifi es and automates the
tire maintenance process, providing a potential reduction
in operating costs and helping to enhance safety through
proactive monitoring and alerts about potential tire
infl ation and heat issues.
The system is also optimized to nearly eliminate false
alarms: no warnings are provided for planned lane
departures indicated by an activated turn signal, and the
system disables warnings when the vehicle’s speed is
less than 37 mph.
The AutoVue LDW system is available on vehicles from a
wide variety of original equipment manufacturers in North
America, Europe, and Japan, and can be confi gured to
specifi c vehicle makes and models for the aftermarket.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Lane Departure Warning
SensorDisplay
Windshield
Mounted
Camera
Electronic
Control Unit
Receiver