Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Driver Instructions

Also see for EVT-300: Service manual

1Product Safety InformationWarningsWARNING: Improper use of this system could lead to a seriousaccident. Read this entire Driver Reference Manual before operat-ing the EVT-300 System or SmartCruise®. Pay particular atten-tion to the safety messages below. This manual should be used inconjunction with proper training.Limitations of Collision Warning SystemsThe Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System is intended solely as anaid for an alert and conscientious professional driver. It is not to be used orrelied upon to operate a vehicle. The system should be used in conjunctionwith rear view mirrors and other instrumentation to maintain safe operation. Avehicle equipped with the EVT-300 Collision Warning System should be oper-ated in the same safe manner as if the EVT-300 Collision Warning Systemwere not installed. The system is not a substitute for normal safe driving pro-cedures. It will not compensate for any driver impairment, such as drugs,alcohol, or fatigue.The Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System may provide little or nowarning for some hazards, such as pedestrians, animals, oncoming vehicles,and cross traffic.WARNING: The system will not sense objects if the sensor viewis obstructed. Therefore, do not place objects in front of the sys-tem sensors. Remove heavy buildups of mud, dirt, ice, and othermaterials.WARNING: Proper alignment is critical to correct operation of thesystem.WARNING: Be sure the vehicle is not moving during the initialself-test at vehicle’s start-up. Otherwise, the system may notoperate properly.