Page 47 - Foltz Trucking Driver Handbook

Indications and Warnings
The system is a unique patented system that functions differently than other cruise control/forward collision warning systems. It Is Important that the driver fully understands system features, especially the driver lndlcaUons, and warnings.
Two important warnings provided by the system are the Followlng Distance Alert (FDA) and Impact Alert (IA), FDA warnings alert the driver, whether cruise control is active or not.
The Following Distance Alert (FDA) Is active whenever the vehicle is ITlOIJlng. The alert provides both audible and visual warnings. These warnings occur whenever the following time gap between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Is less than the set time gap and gelling closer.
If the following time continues to get shorter, the driver hears beeping that Increases In speed. When lhe time gap reduces to a crilical point, the Distance Alert DID Screen displays in the cluster.
Once the visual and audible warnings are given, the driver must Increase the distance between the vehicle and the
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The optional Time Gap setting Is active whenever the cruise control ls engaged.
To adjust the following distance setting, the VADA must already be activated. To adjust the setting complete the following steps:
1. Press the VADA button again.
The VADA Adjustment screen displays.
To adjust the time gap setting, the VADA cruise control must already be activated. To adjust the setting complete the following steps:
1. Press the VADA Time Gap button.
The Cruise Time Gap Adjustment screen displays.
Use the right-hand steering wheel Toggle/Enter button to adjust the Following Distance selling.
2. P,ess the Toggle/Enter button up or down to increase or decrease the Following Distance setting.
Use the left-hand steering wheel Toggle/ Enter button to adjust the Tlme Gap selling.
2. Press the Toggle/Enter button up or down to increase or decrease the Time Gap setting.
3. Press the Toggle/Enter button to set the time gap.
VADA (Volvo Active Driver Assist) Configuration
The VADA (Volvo Active Driver Assist) Configuration menu provides visual markers for the system's cruise control following distance settings. Specifically,
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ID-E oonfigurations of lhe seconds allowed for each FDA Interval are shown.
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a::::;a following distance configuration menu c:i complete the following:
USlng the VADA (Volvo Active Driver Assist) down steep grades activates the "Caution Action Required" DID screen. Approach grades as you nonnally would, with the appropriate gear selected and at a safe speed. It is recommended lhat VEC not be used on downhln grades! Failure to follow these instruetlons can lead to damage to the VADA system.
Using the Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) down steep grades may activate the "Caution Action Required" DID screen. Approach grades as you normaUy would, with the appropriate gear selected end at a safe speed. It Is recommended that the VADA not be used on downhill grades!
CAUTION
VADA provides a warning when the system Is using lhe foundation brakes excessively. Overuse of the foundation brakes can lead to the brakes
For example, the use of VADA on long, steep downhlU runs may cause this warning to be activated. The driver
;/! 1. From lhe Vehicle Diagnostics main screen, use the Enter/Toggle steering
should use appropriate gearing and brake techniques, on long, downhill grades.
=-IDla wheel control button to VADA Configuration.
When the VADA system detects brake overuse, the "Action Required" displays in the 010. After a brief delay, however, if the driver does not respond to the brake overuse wamlng(s), the VADA will stop functioning and be disabled. The -VADA error" screen displays In the DID. A self­ disabled VADA system Is restored the next Ume the vehicle is started.
2. Press Enter.
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Excessive application of the fountion brakes can cause the brakes to overheat resulting in Increasing stopping distances. Increased stopping distances can result In vehicle colllslon, serious personal Injury or t;Seath.
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