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Volvo B13R User Manual

Volvo B13R
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Volvo B13R Specifications

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BrandVolvo
ModelB13R
CategoryBuses
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Safety information

Introduction

Driver's responsibility

Essential guidance for driver's duties and passenger safety during journeys.

I-shift, general

Overview of the I-Shift automated mechanical transmission and its features.

Display

Information on how to view I-shift status and configure the driver display.

Introduction to Driving Programs

Details on available driving programs (Economy, Power, etc.) and their functions.

Selected gear

Explanation of how the selected gear is displayed and its meaning.

Available gears

Information on how available lower and higher gears are indicated.

Gear selector buttons

Description of buttons on the gear selector pad and their functions (N, D, M, R).

Instruments and controls

I-shift gear selector pad

Location and description of the I-shift gear selector pad, including Premium and Basic versions.

Premium version description

Detailed functions and labels for the Premium version of the I-shift gear selector pad.

Basic version description

Detailed functions and labels for the Basic version of the I-shift gear selector pad.

I-shift gear selector pad programs

Explanation of different driving programs selectable via the I-shift gear selector pad.

Buttons

Explanation of the functions of various buttons on the gear selector pad.

Changing up/down

How to use the +/- buttons for changing gears in manual and automatic modes.

Economy/Performance (E/P)

How to use the Economy/Performance button to switch between driving programs.

Limp-Home

Procedure for activating the emergency Limp-Home mode for the gearbox.

Starting and stopping

Starting instructions

Essential steps for starting the vehicle's engine, including neutral selection.

Stopping the vehicle

Steps required to safely stop and park the vehicle.

Driving

Program package

Information on different gearbox program packages and their installed functions.

Function description

Detailed explanation of standard and optional transmission functions.

Automatic shifting

How to use the automatic driving mode and how the system manages gear changes.

Automatic choice of starting gear

How the gearbox automatically selects the optimal gear for pulling away.

Freewheel (I-Roll)

Explanation of the I-Roll function for fuel saving during descents.

Locking gear

How to lock the gear to prevent automatic changes, useful for inclines.

Driving Program Details

Detailed description of Economy and Power driving programs.

Brakes

Information on engaging special braking programs via the auxiliary brake lever.

Kick-down

How to activate the Kick-down function for maximum acceleration.

Manual gear changing

Instructions on how to manually shift gears using the I-shift selector.

Reverse gears

Details on engaging and shifting through the four available reverse gears.

In case of gearbox malfunction

Procedure for activating Limp-Home mode when the gearbox malfunctions.

Driving tips

Fuel economy driving

Tips for optimizing fuel consumption using the I-Shift transmission.

I-Roll

How to utilize the I-Roll function for improved fuel economy on descents.

Avoid downshifting

Techniques to avoid unnecessary downshifts to save fuel, especially on inclines.

Avoid up-shifts

Methods to prevent unwanted up-shifts when climbing hills.

Greatest possible down-change

Procedure for achieving maximum downshift effect for braking.

Save brakes

How to use engine braking to preserve service brakes.

Queue driving

Instructions for smooth driving in traffic jams using launch control.

Hill Start

How to use the Hill Start function to prevent rolling back on inclines.

Driving on poor roads and in difficult conditions

Guidance on adapting driving programs for challenging road conditions.

Clutch

Information on clutch operation, overheating indicators, and avoiding strain.

Declutching

How to use neutral for rapid declutching in slippery conditions.

Extra down-changing for maximum engine brake in low gears

Technique to maximize engine braking using repeated downshifts in low gears.

Changing driving direction

How to change the vehicle's driving direction (forward/reverse) while moving.

If something happens

Towing with I-Shift

Critical safety and procedural information for towing vehicles with I-Shift.

Towing alternative procedure.

An alternative method for towing without driveshaft removal under specific conditions.

Technical Data

Nomenclature and Ratios

Explanation of transmission nomenclature and available configurations.

Gear Ratios

Table detailing the gear ratios for different I-Shift transmission models.

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