Safety Information
Warning: 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:
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dirty, icy or obscured sensors;
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very wide lanes;
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vehicles not driving in the middle of their lane;
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barriers or other road boundaries.
There is a risk of an accident in these situations.
The driver must pay attention to the traffic situation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.
SGA is only an aid. It may fail to detect some objects and is not a substitute for attentive driving. Always ensure there is sufficient distance to the side for other vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles.
Important: IMPORTANT: If the sensors are dirty or SGA malfunctions, an alert icon will display in the instrument panel. See the third icon in Table.. Objects in the monitoring range are not tracked when this occurs.
If the sensors are dirty, pull off in a safe location to clean the SGA sensors.
If SGA malfunctions, have the function of the radar sensors checked at an authorized Western Star dealer.
Before driving the vehicle, ensure the radar sensor cover is free from dirt, ice, or slush. See Fig. The radar sensors must not be painted or covered by items such as stickers.
If the vehicle is involved in a severe accident or there is damage to the right-hand footsteps, have the function of the radar sensors checked at an authorized Western Star dealer.
Note: RH shown, LH similar.
Fig. 1, Radar Sensors with Covers
Table 1, Side Guard Assist (SGA) Lamps
|
Name |
Indicator |
Color |
|
Side Guard Assist Initializing |
 |
Grey |
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Side Guard Assist Active |
 |
Grey |
|
Side Guard Assist Error or Deactivation |
 |
Grey |
|
Side Guard Assist Trailer Monitoring Active |
 |
Grey |
|
Side Guard Assist Trailer Monitoring Deactivated |
 |
Grey |
|
Caution, Side Guard Assist |
 |
Amber |
|
Caution, Side Guard Assist Trailer |
 |
Amber |
|
Caution, Side Guard Assist Trailer Monitoring Deactivated |
 |
Amber |
|
Warning, Side Guard Assist |
 |
Red |
|
Warning, Side Guard Assist Trailer |
 |
Red |
|
Warning, Side Guard Assist Trailer Monitoring Deactivated |
 |
Red |
Table 1, Side Guard Assist (SGA) Lamps
Table 5.3, Side Guard Assist (SGA) Lamps