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Mobileye® 8 Connect™ | User Manual
Thank you for Choosing Mobileye. By choosing the Mobileye® 8 Connect
Assistance Systems Series ("Mobileye 8 Connect" or the "System"), you join the many drivers
worldwide who use our various advanced driver assistance technologies to make roads safer for
drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
This user manual describes each of the Mobileye 8 Connect functions.
For additional information, visit our website at www.mobileye.com.
Thank you and drive safely.
MOB ILEY E 8 CON N ECT OVER VIEW
General Information
System Components
Safety Information
Installation and Safety Instructions
MOB ILEY E 8 CON N ECT CAPAB ILITIES
Data Collection
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  • Page 1 Thank you for Choosing Mobileye. By choosing the Mobileye® 8 Connect Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Series ("Mobileye 8 Connect" or the "System"), you join the many drivers worldwide who use our various advanced driver assistance technologies to make roads safer for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
  • Page 2 Cellular Activating the Mobileye 8 Connect MOB ILEY E 8 CON N ECT ALER TS Forward Collision Warning – (FCW) Pedestrian & Cyclist Collision Warning - (PCW) Lane Departure Warning – (LDW) Headway Monitoring Warning – (HMW) Speed Limit Indication – (SLI) Traf c Sign Recognition –...
  • Page 3 Additional Features EY EWATCH CON TR OL PAN EL EyeWatch Menu Navigation EyeWatch Mode Selection Sensitivity Menu Advanced Mode Menu LICEN SE AN D PR ODUCT WAR R AN TY Limited Use License Limited Product Warranty Warranty Disclaimer If Service is Needed...

  • Page 4: General Information

    Lesson 1 of 29 General Information Since the Mobileye 8 Connect supports Over-The-Air updates, the system parameters and information included in this user manual may change from time to time. The information included in this user manual is correct at the...

  • Page 5: System Components

    Lesson 2 of 29 System Components The Mobileye 8 Connect is comprised of: 1 Camera module with a connector cable and a built-in SIM card. 1 EyeWatchTM: a display and control unit for visual and audio alerts and system configuration ("EyeWatch").

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Connect in accordance with the important Safety Information and the Installation and Safety Instructions set forth below. If you do not agree to these terms, please return the Mobileye 8 Connect in its original packaging to the dealer within 30 days of purchase to receive a full refund.
  • Page 7 You should always ensure that the vision sensor has a clear field of view. The Mobileye 8 Connect is not an automated driving system and does not act as a substitute for any aspect of driver vehicle control or safe driving practices. Drivers are strongly cautioned not to rely on the Mobileye 8 Connect as a substitute, to even the slightest degree, for the exercise of due caution in driving safely and avoiding accidents.
  • Page 8 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this user manual. However, Mobileye Vision Technologies Limited ("Mobileye") makes no expressed or implied warranty or representation based on the enclosed information. Mobileye reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice.

  • Page 9: Installation And Safety Instructions

    Do not cover or obstruct the Mobileye 8 Connect vision sensor, the EyeWatch display, the control unit and the GPS unit. Do not use the Mobileye 8 Connect for any purposes other than those described in this user manual. Features and functions noted as “Optional” may not be available for all vehicle types. These features and functions may also require additional equipment and/or involve extra costs.

  • Page 10: Data Collection

    By installing and/or using this Mobileye 8 Connect, you acknowledge and agree that Mobileye may collect the aforementioned data through the Mobileye 8 Connect, and that Mobileye owns and shall at all times retain all right title and interest in and to any such data collected.
  • Page 11 The Mobileye 8 Connect is equipped with a built-in cellular module and antenna: Do not insert or remove the SIM card when the Mobileye 8 Connect is powered on. Do not cut or modify the SIM card as the Mobileye 8 Connect will not communicate with the card in this situation.
  • Page 12 Activating the Mobileye 8 Connect Mobileye 8 Connect is automatically activated upon vehicle ignition. After system activation, when the Mobileye 8 Connect EyeWatch main screen appears, this indicates that the system is now fully functional. ATTENTION: To prevent possible deterioration of the system's accuracy, do not remove or ...

  • Page 13: Forward Collision Warning - (Fcw)

    The FCW is enabled when the vehicle’s speed range is between 1km/h and 200 km/h. The FCW is configured to provide alerts only up to 80m ahead of the user’s vehicle. Mobileye may modify the configurations at any time upon its sole discretion.
  • Page 14 A red vehicle icon on the EyeWatch displays. HOW DOES THE FCW AUDIO ALERT SOUND? At speeds above 30km/h (19mp/h) the system issues a series of loud, high-pitched beeps. When vehicle speed is lower than 30km/h (19mp/h), the system generates softer beeps. 00:01 ALERT VOLUME LEVEL &...
  • Page 15 Lesson 9 of 29 Pedestrian & Cyclist Collision Warning - (PCW) HOW DOES THE PCW COLLISION WARNING WORK? When a pedestrian and/or cyclist and/or other Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) crosses in front of the vehicle’s path, the PCW collision warning provides an alert before a possible collision. WHEN IS THE PCW COLLISION WARNING OPERATIONAL? The PCW collision warning is operational when the vehicle travels under 50 km/h (31 mph).
  • Page 16 PCW DETECTION IN THE “DANGER ZONE” A pedestrian , cyclist or other VRU (Vulnerable Road User) has been detected in an area defined as the “Danger Zone,” but the Time-To-Collision is not critical. Therefore, a green pedestrian icon is displayed on the EyeWatch, but no audio alert sounds.
  • Page 17 Pedestrian, cyclist or other VRU detection at night will require a minimum light for the system’s camera lens exposure. The speed requirements for availability of the different functionalities specified above may change from time to time at Mobileye's discretion and without notice. The Mobileye 8 Connect may also detect other vulnerable road users (VRUs).

  • Page 18: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    Lesson 10 of 29 Lane Departure Warning – (LDW) HOW DOES THE LDW WORK? The LDW provides an alert when the vehicle unintentionally departs from the driving lane. An unintentional departure is defined as departing from the driving lane without using the turn signals. If a turn signal is used when changing lanes, an alert is not generated.
  • Page 19 HOW DOES LDW AUDIO ALERT SOUND? It is a series of short, sharp beeps. 00:01 ALERT VOLUME LEVEL & SETTINGS The LDW includes a separated volume level that can be set using the EyeWatch advanced menu. The volume level can be set between 0 (mute) to 5. ALERT Sensitivity The LDW can be set to 3 sensitivity levels: 0 –...
  • Page 20 The LDW operational speed indicated in the above illustration shows the default configuration. This speed may be higher or lower depending on various considerations, for example, customer or Mobileye specific requirements, and it may be changed at Mobileye’s discretion and without notice.
  • Page 21 WHEN IS THE HMW OPERATIONAL? A vehicle icon is shown whenever a vehicle is detected traveling in front of the vehicle equipped with Mobileye 8 Connect. The numerical display reflects the time in seconds until contact is made with the vehicle in front.
  • Page 22 WHICH ICON REPRESENTS THE HMW VISUAL ALERT? NOTICE: a green vehicle icon displays from the moment a vehicle is detected, and this icon remains green as long as the headway to the vehicle in front is greater than 0.6 seconds. WARNING! A vehicle icon changes to red when the headway is equal to or lower than the predefined headway time threshold, or at 0.6 seconds and lower.
  • Page 23 The HMW includes a separate volume level configurable using the EyeWatch advanced menu. The volume level can be set between 0 (mute) to 5.  HMW activation speed may be changed pursuant to Mobileye’s discretion and without notice HMW will not issue an audio warning if the alert volume level is set to 0.
  • Page 24 Lesson 12 of 29 Speed Limit Indication – (SLI) HOW DOES THE SLI WORK? It detects and classifies various speed limit signs and provides a visual alert when the vehicle's speed exceeds the detected limit. The alert is based on the most recent sign detected. WHEN IS THE SLI FUNCTIONAL? The SLI is functional when the vehicle’s speed exceeds the detected speed limit sign.
  • Page 25 ALERT SETTINGS The SLI icon is set to flash when the vehicle exceeds the detected speed (depending upon the user configuration). Available thresholds for SLI start at the applicable speed limit and go to 30 above this level. There are increments of between: (Off, 0*, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30). * 0 –...
  • Page 26 Lesson 13 of 29 Traffic Sign Recognition – (TSR) Detects and classifies various traffic signs and notifies the driver. The detected traffic sign appears as a large icon for one second, and it then minimizes to provide a reminder of the last posted traffic sign notification (on the side of the display).
  • Page 27 Lesson 14 of 29 Intelligent High-Beam Control (IHC) (Optional) HOW DOES THE IHC WORK? The intelligent headlight high-beam control automatically activates and deactivates the high-beam lights on dark roads when no traffic is nearby. WHEN IS THE IHC OPERATIONAL? The IHC is active at night, on dark roads with no streetlights, and without traffic nearby. The IHC is active at speeds greater than 35 km/h (21 mph).
  • Page 28  IHC is available only on selected vehicle models and may require additional payment. IHC is available only if enabled during system installation. IHC is available only in certain geographical areas.
  • Page 29 Lesson 15 of 29 Turn Signal Reminder (Optional) HOW DOES THE TSR WORK? The Turn Signal Reminder provides both visual and audio alerts when one or both of the blinkers remain active for an extended period of time. WHEN DOES THE TSR WORK? The Turn Signal Reminder alert is triggered if the blinker is active for more the 30 seconds when the vehicle is traveling at a speed greater than 9 km/h (5.5 mph).
  • Page 30 WHAT IS THE TSR REMINDER AUDIO ALERT? A repeated chime sounds for as long as the turn signal remains on and the vehicle speed is greater than 9 km/h (5.5 mph). 00:01 • The Turn Signal Reminder is only available on selected vehicle models. ...
  • Page 31 The user can adjust the VB Distance Sensitivity level from 1 m to 4 m (3.2 ft to 13.1 ft). WHEN IS THE VB OPERATIONAL? When vehicle speed is lower than 5 km/h (3.1 mp/h), the Mobileye 8 Connect generates a series of soft beeps. WHICH ICON REPRESENTS THE VB VISUAL ALERT? A red car icon on the eyewatch display, like on FCW.
  • Page 32 A rearm threshold of 0.60m (60cm) helps to prevent nuisance alerts. ***  Distance measurement accuracy is not guaranteed Mobileye may modify the configurations at any time upon its sole discretion.
  • Page 33 Lesson 17 of 29 FCW+LDW Main screen indicating that system is On Forward Collision Warning (FCW) indicates possible collision with the vehicle in front.
  • Page 34 LDW Unavailable (Yellow icon) Lane Departure Warning is not active. LDW Available (White icon) Lane Departure Warning is enabled. Left/Right Deviation Alert the left or right deviation indicator flashes for 0.7 seconds when the vehicle...
  • Page 35 unintentionally departs from the driving lane.
  • Page 36 Lesson 18 of 29 HMW +PCW Vehicle Detection Visual Alert displayed when a vehicle in the same lane is detected ahead Headway Distance Display (in seconds) Red: If the headway is equal to or lower than the predefined headway time threshold, or at 0.6 seconds and below.
  • Page 37 Headway Distance Display (in seconds) A two-digit number that reflects the headway from the vehicle ahead in seconds. Only values of 2.5 seconds or less are displayed. Green: From the moment a vehicle is detected, and if the headway is greater than the predefined time threshold.
  • Page 38 Pedestrian & Cyclist Collision warning (PCW) Indicates a possible critical risk of a collision with a pedestrian, cyclist or other VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Pedestrian & Cyclist Collision Warning (PCW) in the Danger Zone a pedestrian, cyclist or other VRU (Vulnerable Road User) has been detected in the “Danger Zone”; Time-To Collision is not critical.
  • Page 39 Lesson 19 of 29 SLI & TSR Speed Limit Indicator (SLI) the detected speed limit sign displays as a large icon for one second. SLI Minimized Icon the last detected speed limit sign displays as a minimized icon.
  • Page 40 SLI Faded Icon the last detected speed limit sign indication is about to be removed from the display. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) the detected traffic sign displays as a large icon for one second. TSR Minimized Icon the last detected traffic sign displays as a minimized icon.
  • Page 41 TSR + Supplementary Sign the detected traffic sign + supplementary sign displays as a large icon for one second. TSR + Supplementary Sign Minimized Icon the last detected traffic sign + supplementary sign displays as a minimized icon.
  • Page 42 Lesson 20 of 29 IHC & Turn Signal Reminder IHC Enabled IHC feature is enabled. IHC Active the high beams are...
  • Page 43 Turn Signal Reminder when turn signals are active for a long time, a blinker reminder alert is provided.

  • Page 44: Additional Features

    Connect continues to work, however, its ability to detect may be reduced or limited. If low visibility persists, check for possible vision sensor obstructions such as dirt, humidity, etc. Error Contact your local Mobileye authorized distributor or installer when this Error icon appears. The basic error list and error details is available at: https://www.mobileye.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 45 Mobileye 8 Connect is equipped with a temperature sensor to protect against overheating or freezing and thus ensure proper system operation. In extreme temperatures of over +95°c or below -40°c detected by the sensor, the temperature sensor prevents the system from turning on.
  • Page 46 automatically turns on and returns to normal operation. To allow normal system operation, we recommend keeping the temperature inside the vehicle at a tolerated level, for example, by using the air-conditioner or heater. The temperature limits do not reflect the ambient temperature, and may be changed without notice.
  • Page 47 Lesson 22 of 29 EyeWatch Menu Navigation Use the ( - , M , +,) buttons on the EyeWatch to navigate through the system menu *M=Mobileye logo  For safety reasons, the EyeWatch menu buttons are disabled when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 48 Lesson 23 of 29 EyeWatch Mode Selection – System Power To turn off/on the system: Press and hold the ( M ) button. – Volume Control In the main screen, press the (–) button repeatedly to decrease the volume; press the (+) button repeatedly to increase the volume.
  • Page 49 – Brightness Level Control The EyeWatch display is equipped with a light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness according to the day or night light conditions. a. Press ( M ) once. The Brightness Icon appears. b. Press (M) again. The Brightness Level Icon appears. c.
  • Page 50 – Mute 1. Option 1: Set volume level to “0.” 2. Option 2: Press and hold the (–) button for 1.5 seconds. 3. To exit Mute, press (+). Note: The Mute mode only remains active until the system or the vehicle engine is turned off or until the volume is turned back on.

  • Page 51: Sensitivity Menu

    Lesson 24 of 29 Sensitivity Menu – FCW Sensitivity Menu The FCW alert can be set to 3 sensitivity levels: a. Press (M). b. Press (+) until you see the vehicle icon (as shown in the picture). c. Press (M ). d.
  • Page 52 – LDW Sensitivity Menu The LDW alert can be set to 3 sensitivity levels: a. Press ( M ). b. Press (+) until you see the Lanes icon (as illustrated). c. Press (M ). d. Press (+) or (-) to choose a sensitivity level between (Disabled), 1 and 2.
  • Page 53 Press (+) until you see the IHC icon (as illustrated). c. Press (M ). d. Press (+) to activate Mobileye IHC; press (–) to deactivate it. e. Press (M) to confirm your choice. 0 = OFF; 1 = ON.
  • Page 54 Lesson 25 of 29 Advanced Mode Menu – Advanced Mode 1. Press + and - and keep these buttons pressed until the setting icon appears. 2. Press (M). – HMW Sensitivity Level Values The HMW threshold (seconds) can be set to 3 sensitivity levels. 1.
  • Page 55 – HMW Volume Level 1. Press + and - and keep the buttons pressed until the setting icon appears, and then press (M ). 2. Press (+) until you see the HMW volume icon, and then press (M). 3. Press + or - to set the HMW volume level from 0 to 5. –...
  • Page 56 – Virtual Bumper 1. Press + and - and keep the buttons pressed until the setting icon appears, and then press (M). 2. Press + until the Virtual bumper icon appears (as illustrated on the left). Press (M). 3. Press (–) to decrease the VB level; press (+) to increase it. Virtual Bumper sensitivity is limited to distances between 1 meter (3 ft 3 ins) and 4 (13 ft 1 in) meters .
  • Page 57 – Signal Test Over EyeWatch 1. Press + and - and keep the buttons pressed until the setting icon appears. 2. Press (+) until the Signal Test icon appears (as illustrated on the left). 3. Press (M ). 4. To exit the Signal Test, a power reset is required.

  • Page 58: Limited Use License

    The software embedded in this Mobileye 8 Connect is the proprietary property of Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd. The purchaser is granted only with a non-exclusive license to use the software as provided by Mobileye, and the purchaser shall not (a) modify, adapt, alter, translate, or create derivative works from any software residing in or provided by Mobileye, including software provided in conjunction with this Mobileye 8 Connect;...

  • Page 59: Limited Product Warranty

    Mobileye 8 Connect was designed, except if Mobileye approved such installation in advance and in writing, (d) repair or alteration of this Mobileye 8 Connect by any party other than Mobileye, or (e) installation or removal of the Mobileye 8 Connect that is performed other than by Mobileye's authorized installation professionals.

  • Page 60: Warranty Disclaimer

    Limited Warranty expressly included herein. In no event shall Mobileye be liable for any special, collateral, indirect, punitive, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages in connection with or arising out of, or in connection with the use of this Mobileye 8 Connect, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

  • Page 61: If Service Is Needed

    Lesson 29 of 29 If Service is Needed Subject to applicable laws, the following procedure is to be followed should a problem with this Mobileye 8 Connect arise: 1. Contact the distributor from which this Mobileye 8 Connect was purchased.

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