How does the OnGuard collision mitigation system work?
How does the OnGuard collision mitigation system work?
While in cruise, the system detects time to collision of the moving vehicle in front. The system then remains a safe (3.6 seconds) following distance behind the followed vehicle and automatically will adjust its selected speed to remain that same distance behind.
Where is the SGA monitor on a Cascadia truck?
If the SGA trailer monitoring is turned off and a trailer is attached to the vehicle, a grey or white indicator lamp (a triangle and trailer with a line through it) activates in the instrument panel display screen. See the fifth icon in Tabletb-p4dmch05sga .
Can a Freightliner P3 Cascadia be retrofitted with OnGuard?
There are several OnGuardACTIVE retrofit kits available for Freightliner P3 Cascadia vehicles. These kits enable fleets to install the advanced active safety technology on vehicles that were not equipped from the OEM. A clear verification of system requirements is required before a vehicle can be retrofitted with OnGuardACTIVE.
When to switch off trailer monitoring on Cascadia?
It is not possible to switch SGA trailer monitoring on or off shortly after reversing or shortly after coupling up. When detection is restricted, SGA may issue a warning too late or not at all. The detection of obstacles can be impaired by the following situations:
While in cruise, the system detects time to collision of the moving vehicle in front. The system then remains a safe (3.6 seconds) following distance behind the followed vehicle and automatically will adjust its selected speed to remain that same distance behind.
If the SGA trailer monitoring is turned off and a trailer is attached to the vehicle, a grey or white indicator lamp (a triangle and trailer with a line through it) activates in the instrument panel display screen. See the fifth icon in Tabletb-p4dmch05sga .
It is not possible to switch SGA trailer monitoring on or off shortly after reversing or shortly after coupling up. When detection is restricted, SGA may issue a warning too late or not at all. The detection of obstacles can be impaired by the following situations:
How does Attention Assist work on a Cascadia truck?
SGA is automatically activated when the engine is turned on. The driver can deactivate/activate SGA in the instrument panel Drive Time Systems menu. Attention Assist helps a driver by detecting typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration and suggesting taking a break.
