SD-61-4963
The Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Driver Assistance System
Vehicle Equipped with the
Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™
Driver Assistance System

Front Bumper-mounted
Radar

Windshield-mounted
Camera

NOT TO SCALE

Figure 1 – The System Uses a Camera and Radar
Bendix™ FLR-20™
Radar Sensor

Bendix™ Driver
Interface Unit
(DIU™)

Bendix safety technologies complement safe driving
practices. No commercial vehicle safety technology
replaces a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving
techniques and proactive, comprehensive driver
training. Responsibility for the safe operation of the
vehicle remains with the driver at all times.
Integrating camera, radar, and brakes, the Bendix®
Wingman® Fusion™ Driver Assistance System (Fusion)
provides the following alerts and actions:
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Stationary Vehicle Braking (SVB);
Enhanced Collision Mitigation Braking (CMB);
Active Cruise with Braking (ACB);
Overspeed Alert and Action (OAA);
Lane Departure Warnings (LDW);
Stationary Object Alerts (SOA); and
Alert Prioritization.

Note: The system, depending on configuration, may record
data and video of certain events and, when integrated
with a telematics provider, can transmit this information
for viewing on the SafetyDirect ® by Bendix CVS web
portal. Currently, the system does not integrate alerts
from Bendix™ BlindSpotter ® or SmarTire ® Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) by Bendix CVS.

SafetyDirect
By Bendix CVS
Processor
®

Bendix ESP
EC-80™ Controller
®

®

Bendix™
AutoVue®
FLC-20™
Camera

For more information: • Bendix AutoVue FLC-20 Camera - see SD-64-20124
• Bendix® ESP® EC-80™ Controller - see SD-13-4986
• SafetyDirect By Bendix CVS Processor - see SD-65-21025

Figure 2 – Major Bendix Wingman Fusion System Components

The major components that are used in the Fusion
system are the Bendix ® ESP ® EC-80 ™ Controller,
the Bendix™ FLR-20™ Radar, the Bendix™ AutoVue ®
FLC-20 ™ Camera (powered by the Mobileye ®
System-on-Chip EyeQ processor with state-of-the-art
vision algorithms), the Bendix™ Driver Interface Unit (DIU™)
or OEM dash display, the SafetyDirect processor, and the
vehicle’s telematics system. See Figure 2.
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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:

When working on or around a vehicle, the following guidelines should be observed AT ALL TIMES:
▲ Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the ▲ Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
parking brakes and always block the wheels.
containing pressure; it may whip and/or cause
Always wear personal protection equipment.
hazardous airborne dust and dirt particles. Wear
eye protection. Slowly open connections with
▲ Stop the engine and remove the ignition key
care, and verify that no pressure is present. Never
when working under or around the vehicle.
remove a component or plug unless you are
When working in the engine compartment,
certain all system pressure has been depleted.
the engine should be shut off and the ignition
key should be removed. Where circumstances ▲ Use only genuine Bendix ® brand replacement
require that the engine be in operation, EXTREME
parts, components and kits. Replacement
CAUTION should be used to prevent personal
hardware, tubing, hose, fittings, wiring, etc. must
injury resulting from contact with moving,
be of equivalent size, type and strength as original
rotating, leaking, heated or electrically-charged
equipment and be designed specifically for such
components.
applications and systems.
▲ Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble ▲ Components with stripped threads or damaged
or assemble a component until you have read,
parts should be replaced rather than repaired.
and thoroughly understand, the recommended
Do not attempt repairs requiring machining or
procedures. Use only the proper tools and
welding unless specifically stated and approved
observe all precautions pertaining to use of those
by the vehicle and component manufacturer.
tools.
▲ Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
certain all components and systems are restored
▲ If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s
to their proper operating condition.
air brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air
systems, make certain to drain the air pressure ▲ For vehicles with Automatic Traction Control
from all reservoirs before beginning ANY work
(ATC), the ATC function must be disabled (ATC
on the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with a
indicator lamp should be ON) prior to performing
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Bendix AD-IS air dryer system, a Bendix DRM
any vehicle maintenance where one or more
dryer reservoir module, a Bendix® AD-9si, AD-HF®,
wheels on a drive axle are lifted off the ground
or AD-HF®i air dryer, be sure to drain the purge
and moving.
reservoir.
▲ The power MUST be temporarily disconnected
▲ F o l l o w i n g t h e v e h i c l e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’s
from the radar sensor whenever any tests USING
recommended procedures, deactivate the
A DYNAMOMETER are conducted on a vehicle
electrical system in a manner that safely removes
equipped with a Bendix® Wingman® system.
all electrical power from the vehicle.
▲ Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
▲ You should consult the vehicle manufacturer's operating and service manuals, and any related literature,
in conjunction with the Guidelines above.

Improper use of the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Driver
Assistance System can result in a collision causing
property damage, serious injuries, or death. Be sure to
read, understand, and carefully follow the instructions
in the Operator’s Manual (BW2681).

Due to the inherent limitations of image recognition
technology, camera-based safety technology — on
rare occasions — may not be able to detect or may
misinterpret lane markings. At these times, alerts
may not occur, or erroneous alerts may occur.
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Bendix safety technologies complement safe driving
practices. No commercial vehicle safety technology
replaces a skilled, alert driver exercising safe driving
techniques and proactive, comprehensive driver
training. Responsibility for the safe operation of the
vehicle remains with the driver at all times.
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the driver to remain
vigilant and change driving practices depending on traffic
and road conditions.

SD Sheet Index
Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Driver Assistance System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-5

1.0

Introduction to Troubleshooting Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1

Troubleshooting Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.2

Narrowing Down The Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.3

Overview of Possible Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.4

Important Note on Telematics Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.0

Troubleshooting/Diagnostics Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.1

Bendix® ACom® PRO™ Diagnostic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2

Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.3

Reading The System Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.4

How to Generate a Bendix Wingman Fusion System Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Report . . . .13

2.5

Table of Bendix Wingman Fusion DTCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.6

Clearing DTCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2.7

Troubleshooting DTCs: Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2.8

Serial Data (J1939) Communications Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.9

Private Communications Network Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2.10

Engine Communications (J1939) Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.11

J1939 Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.12

Troubleshooting Wiring Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

3.0

Other System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3.1

Reading Bendix Wingman Fusion System Key Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.2

Bendix Wingman Fusion System DTC Self-Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3.3

Following Distance Adjustment Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3.4

Configuring Bendix Wingman Fusion System Following Distance Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Appendices
Appendix A - Radar Mounting and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Appendix B - Radar Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Appendix C - Radar Alignment Using a Bendix® Alignment Clip and Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Appendix D - Dynamic Radar Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendix E - Driver Interface Unit (DIU™): Displays and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix F - How to Generate, Read, and Reset the Bendix Wingman System
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Using Bendix ACom PRO Diagnostic Software . . .61
Appendix G - How to Read Key System Indicators and Reset Alignment Values . . . . . . . . . . .64
Appendix H - How to Change the Following Distance Alert (FDA) Settings and
Enable Momentary Beeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Appendix J - Situations That May Cause False Alerts by the Bendix Wingman Fusion System . . . .66
Appendix K - System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix L - Maintenance Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Appendix M - SPN and FMI Codes, Descriptions and Service Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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Features of the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Driver Assistance System (Fusion)
Radar Beam
Windshield-mounted
Camera

Front Bumpermounted Radar

Detected Forward
Vehicle

Vehicle Equipped with the Bendix®
Wingman® Fusion™ System

The DARK GRAY area approximates the
zone where the Wingman Fusion system
is ready to alert – and intervene with the
vehicle's brakes – as long as the vehicle
is traveling above 15 mph / 24 kph.

The STRIPED area approximates the
zone where the Active Cruise with
Braking feature is ready to alert – and
intervene with the vehicle's brakes –
when the cruise control is set.

NOT TO SCALE

Figure 3 – Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Driver Assistance System Intervention Zone

PART ONE: ACTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH BRAKING
The active cruise control with braking feature is an additional
upgrade of ordinary cruise control. When using cruise
control, the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Driver Assistance
System (Fusion) will maintain the set speed, and will also
intervene – as needed – to help maintain a set following
distance behind a detected forward vehicle.
Using a radar sensor mounted to the front of the vehicle – with
a range of approximately 500 feet (152 m) – Fusion reacts
to detected forward vehicles in the same lane, traveling in
the same direction. See Figure 3.
The active cruise control with braking feature is designed to
help maintain a set following distance between the vehicle
and a detected forward vehicle when cruise control is set.
See the striped "Radar Beam" area in Figure 3.

Once cruise control is set and the system is maintaining a
set following distance between the vehicle and the forward
detected vehicle, if the forward detected vehicle slows down
below the cruise control’s set speed, Fusion will intervene
and, as necessary, in this order:
(a) reduce the engine throttle; then
(b) apply the engine retarder; then
(c) apply the foundation brakes
in an attempt to maintain the set following distance
behind the vehicle ahead. NOTE: If during the
intervention, it is necessary to apply the foundation
brakes, or the vehicle speed falls below the minimum
cruise speed allowed, the vehicle will not automatically
resume the cruise control set speed. EXCEPTION: It is
possible that some Wingman Fusion applications allow
the cruise control to automatically resume after the
Wingman Fusion system applies the foundation brakes
during adaptive cruise. The driver is able to override
the auto resume feature by manually activating the
brake pedal.
If the vehicle ahead slows below the cruise control’s
set speed, but then accelerates away – and the Bendix
Wingman Fusion system did not need to use the
foundation brakes – the system will automatically
accelerate back to the original cruise control set speed
and maintain a set following distance behind any
detected forward vehicles.

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Because Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ operates along with
normal cruise control, all the typical features built into cruise
control work as usual. For example, limits imposed by
factory-set road speed governors, etc. are fully supported
by the Wingman Fusion system.

PART TWO: ALERTS
Fusion also assists by giving audible and visual alerts,
whether or not cruise control is on. See Appendix E and
Appendix K for more information on the types of alerts the
driver may hear and/or see displayed.

PART THREE: COLLISION
MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY
See the striped area in Figure 3. The Wingman Fusion
Driver Assistance System’s collision mitigation technology
is designed to be ready to alert the driver to detectable
objects in front of the vehicle (whether or not cruise
control is set) and react to the presence of stationary/
moving vehicles in the lane ahead. Collision mitigation
interventions provide the driver with an alert before an
intervention occurs. The driver must immediately act to
potentially avoid, or lessen the severity of, a collision.

PART FIVE: LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
The Wingman Fusion system will monitor the visible
lane marThe kings on the road and when an unexpected
lane change – a lane change without an activated turn
signal – takes place, the system will alert the driver to make
a correction. Tired, distracted, or inattentive drivers are
alerted and can take remedial actions.

PART SIX: SAFETY DATA RECORDING
AND TRANSMISSION
Many Fusion-equipped vehicles use the SafetyDirect®
by Bendix CVS processor and the vehicle’s telematics
processor to record vehicle and driver safety data after
safety system events. Data collected includes signals on
the vehicle communication network, images, and video
from the Bendix™ AutoVue® FLC-20™ camera, and internally
generated data. Telematics devices transmit this data and
video to the SafetyDirect web portal.

PART FOUR: OVERSPEED
ALERT & ACTION (OAA)
The Fusion System has the ability to assist the driver by
recognizing U.S. and Canadian speed limit signs. This
allows the system to display the current posted speed
limit and alert the driver when overspeed thresholds are
detected.
International travel: When changing between regions which
post speeds in miles and those which post in kilometers,
the speed limit sign recognition feature will not function until
the correct U.S./metric selection has been made.

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1.0 I NTRODUCTION TO
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION
This section introduces three initial steps to accurately
troubleshoot the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ system.
We recommend reading this introductory section – as well
as the Troubleshooting/Diagnostics Section (2.0) – before
performing any troubleshooting.

When diagnosing the Bendix Wingman Fusion system,
a current version of Bendix® ACom® PRO™ diagnostic
software is required. This software is available as a
download from bendix.com.

1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING BASICS
Troubleshooting Basics (1.1)
Questions/Instructions
1. Have the driver run the
Power-Up Self-Test.

Next Steps
Power-Up Self-Test
This is a self-diagnostic check to determine if the system operation is normal.
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2.
3.
4.
5.

2. Does the driver hear a
long warning beep?

Park the vehicle. Power off.
Put the key into the ignition and turn to the “ignition power” position.
Toggle the cruise control switch at least once, and leave it in the “on” position.
Start the vehicle, but do not drive away.
Note that if the cruise control is in the “off” position, or if the vehicle is
moving, this test will not run.
The self-test will start after 15 seconds, and takes approximately five (5) seconds
to complete.
(Note that other vehicle system self-tests, e.g. the ABS “chuff” test, may run
during the initial 15 seconds after ignition “on.”)
As the Bendix Wingman Fusion system self-test runs, the driver should hear a
short set of beeps. The test checks the engine, transmission, and brake systems
to make sure they are communicating. In addition, depending on the vehicle,
the test may briefly display a distance alert message and/or cause the Forward
Vehicle Detected icon in the instrument cluster to illuminate; this is normal.

If no problem is found and the test is passed, no additional beeps/lamps will be
displayed nor will a trouble code be set.
If the system has found an issue that will prevent it from functioning properly, a long
warning beep will sound to alert the driver, and a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
will be logged in the system (typically with a status indicator/dash icon illuminated).
For descriptions of all DTCs, see Section 2.5: Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

3. Have the driver describe
the system behavior that
they believe shows it is not
working properly.

When diagnosing the system, especially in cases where there are no DTCs logged,
find out which part of the system behavior appears to be operating improperly.

4. Fill out the Troubleshooting
Checklist (pages 7–8)
and create a DTC report
(Appendix F).

The Checklist and DTC Report will clarify the problem and be necessary if a call to
the Bendix Tech Team is needed.
Also See Section 1.2: Narrowing Down the Problem.

Call the Bendix Tech Team at 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), option 2, for troubleshooting assistance.
Table 1 – Troubleshooting Basics

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Troubleshooting Checklist (Pages 7–8)
WARNING: The Troubleshooting Checklist should not be completed while the vehicle is in motion
and the while the driver is completing the scenarios and tests.
Detailed Scenarios and Tests

Record Driver’s Answers for
Follow-up with Bendix

Does the vehicle maintain its set speed when the cruise control
is switched on and set?

Yes

No

_____________

Is the cruise control “set” icon displayed?

Yes

No

_____________

Is the “forward vehicle detected” icon displayed?

Yes

No

__________

What color is the icon?

Icon Color______________

When the forward vehicle slows down, does the truck also slow down to
maintain the set distance?

Yes

No

_____________

Yes

No

_____________

Does the vehicle slow and the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ system
maintain the following distance?

Yes