Volvo FM - Trailer Brake; Electric Trailer Brake

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Trailer brake

Note!

This control must not be used as a

parking brake.

J0008056

Electric trailer brake

Depress the switch to brake the trailer.

Speed must be less than

4 km/h

for the brake to be

engaged. The brake is disengaged if speed exceeds

7 km/h

or when the switch is released.

When the brake is applied, the indication lamp in the

switch lights up.

J0008526

Instruments and controls

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Introduction12
- LVD System12
- Ebs12
- Air Suspension12
- Booster13
- Dynafleet13
Running in15
Starting and Stopping16
- Starting Instructions16
- Start the Truck16
- Stopping the Truck17
- Parking18
- Clutch18
- Keys18
- Start the Engine19
- Warming up22
- Change Idling Speed22
- Fuel Heater23
Instruments and Controls24
- Overview24
- Gauges28
- Symbols30
- Lighting and Headlamps33
- Windscreen Wipers36
- Rain Sensor36
- Parking Brake37
- Trailer Brake40
- Electric Trailer Brake40
- Air Suspension41
Information Display44
- General, about the Display44
- The First that Is Shown45
- General, about Messages45
- Information Messages46
- Warning Messages46
- Stop Message47
- Alarm, Warning and Information Symbols47
- Status Symbols51
- Other Symbols52
- Menu Structure53
- Show Menus56
- Step between the Menus56
- Change a Setting56
- Temperature, Outside58
- Temperature, Engine Oil58
- Temperature, Gearbox58
- Voltmeter/Ammeter58
- Gear Position59
- Pressure, Primary Tank59
- Fuel Consumption59
- Leg Data60
- Remaining Fuel60
- Adblue60
- Trip Meter61
- Average Speed61
- Estimated Time of Arrival62
- Time and Date62
- Alarm Clock63
- Driving/Rest Time64
- Black Panel64
- Backlight64
- Favourite Display, Setting65
- Night/Day67
- Vehicle Messages67
- Tyre Pressure67
- Set Wheel ID68
- Set Reference Pressure68
- Reset69
- Ats69
- Start Regeneration69
- Abort Regeneration70
- Activate/Deactivate ATS70
- System Conditions70
- Soot/Ash Level71
- Programming, P-Heater Timer71
- Reset, P-Heater Timer72
- Language72
- Units72
- Time/Date73
- Display Lighting74
- Change Password74
- Traction Control75
- Das75
- Lcs75
- Fleet Limits75
- Ammeter Sensor Calibration77
- Fleet ID77
- Trailer Detection78
- Day Running Lights Automatic79
- Draining/Priming79
- Fault Diagnostics80
- Instrument Panel Cluster Self Test81
- Part Number82
- Vehicle Data83
- Vehicle ID83
- Total Value84
- Trip Data84
- Reset Trip Data85
- Password85
- Service Reminder86
- Estimated Lining Wear88
- Monitoring of the Wheel Brakes89
- High Brake Temperature Warning89
- Resetting Fault Codes89
- Position and Content91
- Display92
- Display Control Stalk93
- General, about Messages93
- Information Messages93
- Warning Messages94
- Stop Message94
- Acknowledge Messages94
- Alarm, Warning and Information Symbols95
- Status Symbols99
- Other Symbols100
- Gear Position100
- Temperature, Outside100
- Engine Oil Pressure100
- Temperature, Engine Oil100
- Voltmeter/Ammeter101
  - Fuel Consumption101
  - Leg Data101
  - Remaining Fuel102
  - Adblue102
  - Trip Meter102
  - Average Speed103
  - Driving/Rest Time103
  - Time and Date103
  - Menu Structure104
  - Black Panel104
  - Night/Day105
  - Backlight105
  - Contrast105
  - Language105
  - Units106
  - Time/Date106
  - Program107
  - Reset107
  - Traction Control108
  - Day Running Light108
  - Draining/Priming108
  - Fault Diagnostics108
  - Part Number110
  - Calibration ID110
  - Service Reminder110
  - Numeric Language, General113
  - Display Control Stalk113
  - Text Strings114
  - Stop Message114
  - Change Language115
  - Menus, General115
  - Password-Protected Menus115
  - Menus Available When Driving115
  - Menus with Stationary Vehicle119
  - Numerical Translation Table127
Driving 127138
- Driving Hints138
- Hill Start Aid141
- Reversing Camera142
- Reversing Warner144
- Traction Control System (TCS)144
- Front Wheel Drive146
- Differential Lock147
- Differential Lock151
- Differential Locks154
- Automatic Engagement of the Differential Lock (DLC - Diff Lock Control)157
- Auxiliary Brakes159
- Brake Blending163
- Abs163
- ESP - Electronic Stability Program164
- Control of Engine Torque164
- Brake Lining Wear Equalisation165
- Panic Braking Function165
- Manual Gearbox165
- Hydraulic Bogie Lift169
- Bogie170
- Tridem176
- Steered Rear Axle179
- Cruise Control180
- Constant Engine Speed Control181
- Lane Keeping Support181
- Lane Change Support183
- Driver Alert Support185
- Power Take-Off187
- High Range Lock-Up190
- High Range Lock-Up192
- Tying down the Truck on a Ferry193
- Ride Height Memory198
Adr 193204
- General204
- Turn off the Power204
- Turn on the Main Switch205
- Turn on Power for 20 Minutes206
Adaptive Cruise Control 197208
- General208
- Engaging ACC209
- Disengage ACC210
- Inactivate ACC210
- Change Speed210
- Change the Time Gap211
- When the Truck Itself Adjusts the Speed212
- When the Vehicle Must be Braked Manually213
- Brake Protection213
- Driving at Low Speed214
- If the ACC Does Not Work215
Powertronic 205216
- Powertronic, General216
- Gear Shifter216
- Buttons217
- Display218
- Driving Programs220
- Automatic Gear Changing220
- Kickdown221
- Manual Gear Changing221
- Select Starting Gear221
- Autoneutral222
- Brake Interlock222
- Dual Driver Stations223
- Auxiliary Brakes223
- Actions with Gearbox Malfunction223
- Reversing with Loads223
- Rocking Free224
- Marshalling224
- Idling Speed224
- Oil Temperature225
- Retarder Temperature225
- Oil Pressure226
- Oil Filter226
- Checking the Oil Level226
I-Shift 217228
- I-Shift, General228
- Gear Selector228
- Buttons230
- Display231
- Program Packages233
- Automatic Shifting236
- Manual Shifting239
- Reverse Gears240
- In Case of Gearbox Malfunction241
- Starting on Hills241
- Driving off Road242
- Clutch242
I-Shift243
- I-Shift, General243
- Program Packages243
- Function Description245
- Gear Shifter247
- Buttons249
- Display250
- Automatic Gear Change252
- Manual Gear Changing257
- Reverse Gears258
- Actions with Gearbox Malfunction259
- Fuel Economy Driving259
- Hill Start261
- Driving on Poor Roads and in Difficult Conditions262
- Disengaging262
- Starting When Stuck262
- Full VEB/VEB+ in Manual Mode264
- Extra Down-Changing for Maximum Engine Brake in Low Gears264
- Changing Driving Direction264
- Driving with the Gearbox-Mounted Power Take-Off Engaged264
- Rocking to Empty the Platform265
- Driving on Rollers265
Loading and Unloading 255266
- General266
- Ride Height Control266
- Loading and Unloading Height Memory269
- Quick Unloading276
- Using the Air Suspension with the Ignition Turned off278
- Loading and Unloading with the Main Switch off281
- Fetch the Swap Body287
- Leave the Swap Body292
- Fetch a Container295
- Deliver a Container297
- Load Indicator298
Exhaust Cleaning 291302
- General302
- Driving a Truck with a Euro 4 or Euro 5 Engine305
- Filling with Adblue308
- Cleaning the Adblue Tank310
- Diesel Particulate Filter310
Cab 303314
- Air Suspension Equipment314
- Seats320
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel324
- Doors325
- Central Locking327
- Main Switch329
- Air Conditioning ECC (Electronic Climate Control)329
- Air Conditioning MCC (Manual Climate Control)334
- Climate Control System HEAT337
- Cab Heater PH-CAB339
- Cab and Engine Heater PH-ENGCA344
- Rest Heater SS-HEAT352
- Luggage Compartment Hatch354
- Electrically Operated Sun Roof355
- Lighting355
- Electrical Power Outlet362
- Bunk Bed362
- Lower Bunk363
- Smoke Detector364
- Tilt the Cab365
- Mobile Telephone, Communication Equipment370
- Alarm on370
- Alarm Without Motion Detectors371
- Alarm off372
- Starting the Assault Alarm372
- Switching off the Assault Alarm373
- Go into Service Mode373
- To Get out of Service Mode374
- Assistance Button374
364 Refrigerator375
- Safety Instructions375
- General375
- Usage375
- Starting the Refrigerator376
- Turning off the Refrigerator376
- Voltage Protector376
- Tilting the Cab377
- Cleaning377
- Defrosting377
- Interior Lighting377
- Fault Tracing378
- Tips on Saving Energy378
- Technical Specifications378
368 Fridge379
- Safety Instructions379
- General379
- Usage379
- Starting the Refrigerator Box380
- Switching off the Refrigerator Box380
- Voltage Protector380
- Tilting the Cab381
- Cleaning381
- Defrosting381
- Fault Tracing381
- Tips on Saving Energy382
- Technical Specifications383
Alcolock 373384
- Start up384
- Restarting the Vehicle386
- Sharing a Vehicle387
- Energy Conservation391
- Volume Control392
- Language Selection393
- Dates394
- General Messages and Errors394
- Technical Messages and Errors395
386 Radio/CD397
- Safe Operation of the Radio397
- Introduction397
- General Overview398
- Main Functions406
- Tips and Tricks416
- Main Functions416
- Tips and Tricks439
430 Telephone441
- Getting Started441
- Calling443
- While Making a Call446
- Managing Messages447
- Menus449
- Measures with Malfunctions454
444 Booster455
- Installation455
- Methods of Use455
- Fuses455
- Indicator Lamps455
- Subwoofer Controls and Switch456
- Fault Tracing456
Dynafleet 447458
- Technical Description459
- Controls461
- Display463
- Menus and Symbols464
- Using the Menus465
- Starting the System466
- Shutting off the System - Stand by467
- Transferring Data467
- General468
- Mail468
- Mail Menu469
- General Driving and Resting Times470
- Orders472
- Logs473
- Driver Coaching475
- Emergency & Assistance476
- Tachograph Download Menu476
- Settings478
- System Errors and Warnings479
470 External Equipment481
- Roof Air Deflector, Setting Instructions481
- Short Low Cab FH483
- Long Low Cab FH484
- Globetrotter FH485
- Roof Air Deflector, Setting Instructions487
- Globetrotter XL FH489
- Roof Air Deflector, Setting Instructions494
- Short Low Cab FM496
- Long Low Cab FM497
- Globetrotter FM498
- Globetrotter LXL FM499
- Front Mirror501
- Ladder502
- Side Underrun Guard503
- Lower the Spare Wheel505
- Raise the Spare Wheel506
- Spare Wheel Retainer Behind the Cab507
- Turntable, General Advice510
- Couple the Trailer511
- Moving the Turntable513
504 Maintenance515
- General Information515
- Checks before Driving515
- Checks When Fuelling519
- Changing Wiper Blades520
- Replace the Battery in the Remote Control521
- Changing Bulbs521
- Engine Wash527
- Washing the Chassis527
- Wash the Cab527
- Polishing and Waxing528
- Care of Upholstery529
- Paintwork Damage530
- Care of Aluminium Rims532
- Care of Steel Rims532
- Tools533
- General Information about Oils and Greases534
- Engine536
- Fuel System541
- Diesel Fuel- Quality and Function542
- Changing Fuel Filter547
- Filter for Fuel Tank Ventilation548
- Priming the Fuel System548
- Draining the Fuel Tank549
- Changing Filter550
- Drain the Cooling System553
- Service Intervals555
- Anti-Freeze555
- Fill with Coolant in an Empty System556
- Viscous Fan556
- Electrically Controlled Fan556
- Check the Drive Belts (Multi-V)557
- Working on the Electrical System557
- Instructions for Electrical Welding558
- Connection of Electrical Accessories559
- Checking Electrolyte Level in Batteries560
- Charge Status561
- Specifications for the Electrical System562
- Manual Gearbox and I-Shift563
- Automatic Gearbox570
- Transfer Gearbox573
- Driving Front Axle577
- Flywheel Mounted Power Take-Off581
- Compact Retarder582
- Air Drier, General586
- Checking the Air Drier587
- Charging with Air from an External Compressed Air Source588
- Brake Lining588
- Servo Steering589
- Hydraulic Pusher Axle and Trailing Wheel Axle590
- Rear Axle591
- Rear Axle with Hub Reduction598
- Tyres599
- Changing Wheels604
- Disc Wheel for Disc Brakes611
- Painting Rims612
  - Spare Wheel in Combi-Box613
  - Snow Chains613
  - Hydraulic Bogie Lift614
  - Bodywork614
  - Cab Tilt Pump615
  - Central Lubrication615
  - Changing Air Filter for Air Conditioning System616
  - Refrigerant617
  - Parking Heater617
  - Chassis Lubrication618
  - Type Plates, Location626
Fuses and Relays 617628
- General628
- Electrical Distribution Unit, Left-Hand Drive Trucks629
- Electrical Distribution Unit, Right-Hand Drive Trucks630
- Main Fuses631
- In Relay and Fuse Box633
- To Superstructure637
628 If Something Happens639
- Air Suspension in Locked Mode639
- Airbag641
- Warning Signs and First-Aid642
- Fire Extinguisher642
- Starting with Starting Cables643
- Towing646
- Back-Up Function652
- In Case of Gearbox Malfunction652
- If the Vehicle Gets Stuck653

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