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INSTRUMENTS
AND
CONTROLS
137
12
V
olt
Power
Outlets
CAUTION
DO
NOT
connect
a
device
with
a
current
rating
in
excess
of
10
amps
or
the
amount
labeled.
There
are
a
number
of
12
V
outlets
that
can
be
accessed
in
the
cab.
There
is
a
power
outlet
on
the
sleeper
control
panel.
The
outlet
is
covered
by
a
cap
that
is
pulled
out
for
access.
W3005298
The
outlet
is
made
for
12
V
accessory-type
plug.
145
147
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Safety Information
8
Introduction 1
10
Advisory Label Definitions (in Handbook)
10
Introduction
11
Information for the Owner
11
Emissions Control Compliance
14
Exhaust and Noise Emissions
14
B5 Approval for Volvo US 10 Certified Products
15
Engines Other than Volvo
17
Noise Emissions
17
Tampering with Noise Control System
18
Noise Shielding and Insulation Devices
19
Maintenance
19
Cooling System
19
Exhaust System
19
Air Intake/Air Induction System
20
Engine Control, EGR and Fuel Systems
21
Noise Control Log
21
Vehicle Data
22
Identification and Labels
22
Vehicle Order
23
Certification Label
23
Vehicle Identification Label
24
Noise Emission Control Label
24
Engine Identification Label
24
Component Labels
27
Service Literature
28
Service Assistance
29
Reporting Safety Defects
30
United States
30
Canada
30
Mexico
30
Event Data Recording Devices
31
General Safety Information
32
Operating the Vehicle
32
Safety Information 23
32
Operating in Bobtail Mode
33
Vorad Collision Warning System
35
Advisory Labels
36
Cab Entry and Exit
37
General
37
General Entry Guidelines
40
Driver Side Entry/Exit
42
Passenger Side Entry/Exit
43
Behind the Cab Access
44
Entering Sleeper from Seat
47
Standard Gear Lever
47
Safety Equipment
49
Warning Triangles, Day Cab
50
Sleeper Cab
51
Safety Belt System
52
Srs Airbag
53
SRS System
53
Warning Labels
56
General Information
59
When Is the Airbag Deployed
59
When Is the Airbag Not Deployed
60
Can the Airbag be Deployed Accidentally
60
Heart of the Volvo Safety System
60
Cab Interior
61
52 Instruments and Controls
61
Instrument Panel
62
Tell-Tales
62
Colors
62
Panel Arrangement
63
Instrument Panel Gauge Layout
64
Panel a
65
4 Tractor Parking Brake
66
Panel B
66
Panel C
68
Panel D
69
Panel E
70
Tachometer
73
Upper Tell-Tales
73
Speedometer
73
Front and Rear Brake System Air Pressure Gauges
73
Oil Pressure Gauge
74
Coolant Temperature Gauge
76
Middle and Lower Tell-Tales
76
Driver Information Display (DID)
76
Fuel Level Gauge
76
Intake Manifold Pressure Gauge (High Level Cluster Only)
77
Application Air Pressure Gauge (High Level Cluster Only)
77
Exhaust Pyrometer Gauge (High Level Cluster Only)
78
Interwheel Differential Lock
79
Inter-Axle Differential Lock
80
Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) (ON/OFF)
81
Idle Management Indicator Lamp
81
Lift Axle
81
Optional Switch
81
Auxiliary Switches
84
Engine Brake
86
I-Shift Eco-Roll
86
Front/Rear Axle Temperature Gauge
86
Engine/Transmission Temperature Gauge
86
Engine Brake Mode Select
87
I-Shift Hill Start Assist
87
Fifth Wheel Touch Lock
88
Marker Interrupt Switch
89
Secondary Gauge Cluster
90
Traction Control Shut-Off Switch
91
Suspension Dump Switch
91
Fifth Wheel Slide Switch
92
Engine Air Control Switch
93
Air Vent
93
Radio
93
Trailer Hand Brake Control
94
Passenger Window Control Switch or Optional Switch
94
Water-In-Fuel
94
Water-In-Fuel Drain Switch
94
Draining Procedure
95
Sleeper Fan Speed Switch
96
Snow Plow Lamps
96
Beacon Lamps Switch
97
Back of Cab Light Switch
98
Power Take-Off
98
Sleeper Overhead Bunk Lamp
99
Passenger Side Mirror IN/OUT
99
Side Mirror Heat
99
Microphone
100
Transmission-Mounted PTO
100
Dash Switches
100
Power Take-Off (PTO)
100
Engine-Mounted PTO, VN
101
PTO Speed Adjustment
102
To Increase/Decrease Engine Speed
103
Volvo Variable Geometry Turbo Brake VN
103
Volvo Engine Brake I-VEB
104
Cummins ISX Intebrake
105
Air Conditioning Electronic Climate Control (Ecc)
107
Climate Control Systems
107
Recirculation
108
Temperature Control Settings ECC
108
Maximum Cold Setting
108
Maximum Heat Setting
108
Mist and Ice Removal
109
ECC Air Distribution
110
Air Conditioning Manual Climate Control (MCC)
111
Temperature Control Settings MCC
112
MCC Air Distribution
113
Sleeper Climate Unit
115
Light Control Panel
116
Fog and Driving Lights
117
Sleeper Control Panel (Sleeper Models Only)
119
Sleeper Control Panel, High
121
Sleeper Control Panel, Basic
123
Set Clock
124
Turning Alarm On/Off
125
Dimmer
125
Setting Alarm Time
126
Turning Heater On/Off
126
Turning Sleeper Control Panel Timer On/Off
128
Setting Sleeper Control Panel Timer
129
Turning LVD Audible ON/OFF
129
Setting the LVD Control of the Parking Heater
129
Turning the Lamp Timer ON/OFF
130
Setting the Lamp Timer
130
Cup Holders and Trash Compartment
131
Miscellaneous Cab Equipment
131
Sleeper Cup Holder
132
Curtains
133
Ignition Switch
134
Steering Column
134
Windshield Wiper/Washer
135
Adjustable Steering Column
136
Right-Hand Controls
137
Left-Hand Controls
137
Steering Wheel Controls
137
Horn Switches
138
Miscellaneous Switches
138
Interior Lights
139
Fresh Air Vent
143
Cab Ventilation, Sleeper
144
12 Volt Power Outlets
146
12 Volt Locations
147
Inverter Switch 12 V DC to 120 V AC
149
120 Volt System and Outlets
151
Cigar Lighter
157
Parking Heater (Optional, Sleeper Models Only)
158
Fuel Parking Heater
159
Antennas
160
Antenna Multiplexer
161
Television
162
TV Antenna
163
Communication Equipment
164
CB Radio
164
Telephone
165
Road Relay (Optional)
165
Storage Compartments
165
Front Overhead Storage
167
VN 780 Storage
171
VN 780 Bunk Storage
172
VNL 730 Storage
173
Sleeper Bunks
178
VNL 730 Sleeper Bunk
182
VN 670 Optional Fold down Step
188
VN 430 Sleeper Bunk
190
Upper Bunk Access VN 780
191
Vn 780, Vnl 730, Vn 670 Office
193
Sleeper Compartment Sink
195
Fresh Water Tank
196
Waste Water Tank
200
192 Operation
201
Pre-Trip Assistance
201
Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance
201
Switch/Circuit Status Check
202
Exterior Light Inspection Check
203
Air Leakage Check
205
Approaching the Vehicle
208
Pre-Trip Inspection Quick List
208
Condition of Front Axle and Steering System, Left Side
209
Left Front Brake
209
Left Front Suspension
209
Left Front Wheel
209
Condition of Windshield
210
Engine Compartment, Right Side
210
Grille
210
Lights and Reflectors
210
Condition of Front Axle and Steering System, Right Side
211
Condition of Visible Components
211
Right Front Brake
211
Right Front Suspension
211
Brakes
212
Dual Wheels, One or Two Axles
212
Frame Area
212
Suspension
212
Air Tubing and Electric Lines Visible from this Point
213
Coupling System Area
213
Sliding Fifth Wheel
213
Fifth Wheel or Trailer Hitch
215
Hook-Up Preparation
215
Hooking up to Trailer
215
Air and Electrical Connections
216
Landing Gear or Dolly Area
216
Cargo Securement
218
Before Leaving the Parking Area
219
Frame and Body
219
Left Side of Trailer Area
219
During the First 5000 Kilometers (3000 Miles)
220
New Vehicle Break-In
220
At the First a Inspection Interval
221
Initial Valve Adjustment Intervals
221
Hood Operation
222
Opening the Hood
222
Closing the Hood
225
Cab, Short Fairing
226
Hood Latch (Optional) VNM 200 Day
226
Chassis Fairing/Steps Open and Locked Positions
227
Securing the Fairing/Step
230
Luggage Compartment
231
Cab Doors and Door Lock
233
Central Locking
237
Lock Doors Using Remote Control
237
Power Door Locks
237
Unlock Doors Using Remote Control
237
Heated Rear View Mirrors (Optional)
238
Power Rear View Mirrors (Optional)
238
Close Window
239
Open Window (Auto-Down)
239
Power Windows
239
Safety Belts
239
Operating the Safety Belt
242
Comfort Clip Operation
243
Sleeper Safety Restraint
245
Safety Restraint VN 430, VN 630, VN 670
247
Safety Restraint VN 730
249
Safety Restraint VN 780
252
Inspection
253
Important Facts about Safety Belts in Heavy Trucks
259
Seats, General
260
National Standard Seat
261
Seat Adjustments
261
National Comfort Seat
262
Bostrom Comfort Seat
263
National Bench Seat
264
Passenger Seats
264
National Toolbox Seat
265
Bostrom Toolbox Seat
266
No Passenger Seat (Optional)
267
Engine Operation
268
Immobilizer Feature
269
Volvo Engines Only
269
Control Awareness Feature
271
Build Specification and Equipment
272
Driveline Combination
272
Fuel Economy Driving
272
Gross Vehicle Weight
273
Service and Maintenance
273
Tires
273
Axles
274
Air Temperature
275
External Environment
275
Headwinds
275
Rain, Snow and Road Surface
275
Driving Habits
276
Hill Driving Technique
276
Starting the Engine
276
Air Tanks
277
Charging Air to Another Vehicle
278
Cruise Control
279
To Engage and Set Desired Speed
279
Resuming Vehicle Speed
280
Volvo Engine Brake (I-VEB)
281
Brake Operation
282
Brake Safety Information
282
Brake System Controls
288
Master Warning Tell-Tale
288
Foot Brake Valve
289
Parking Brake/Trailer Supply Valves
291
Parking Brake Release
292
Spring Brake for Parking
294
Trailer Brake Hand Control
297
Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs)
299
ABS Malfunction Trailer
300
ABS Malfunction Truck/Tractor
300
Traction Control System (Tcs) (Optional)
301
Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology
301
Tire Pressure System (if Equipped)
303
Air Pressure Monitoring and Alert
304
Critically Low Air Pressure
304
Low Pressure Alert
304
Tire Temperature Monitoring and Alert
305
Vehicle Speed Retarding Devices
306
Volvo Variable Geometry Turbo Brake
306
Starting the Engine
307
Engine Break-In
309
Engine Overspeed
310
Idling
310
Low Idle Adjustment
310
Idle Shutdown Timer
312
Uphill Operation
312
Downhill Operation
313
High Altitude Operation
313
Engine Shut-Down System
314
Stopping the Engine
314
Cold Weather Operation
315
Volvo Engine Cold Start
315
Engines Without Preheater
316
Engine Block Heater (Optional)
319
Fuel Heater Filter
320
Oil Pan Heater
320
Fuel Tank Heater
321
Fifth Wheel General Information
322
Fifth Wheel Instructions
322
Fifth Wheel Slider
325
Unlocking the Fifth Wheel
326
Trailer Uncoupling Procedures
336
Operating the Fifth Wheel Slider
341
Performance Bonus Feature
345
Performance Bonus Status Reward
345
Rolling Buffer
346
Performance Bonus Guide
347
Driving Mode
349
Non-Driving Mode
350
Axles
351
Differential Locks
351
Exhaust Aftertreatment System
354
Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution 345
354
Safety Information
355
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Components and Operation
356
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
356
System Operation
358
350 Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution
359
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
360
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Handling
361
Things to Know about Spilled Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
361
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Availability
362
Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
363
Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM)
365
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Operation
366
Aftertreatment Menu
367
Aftertreatment DPF Regeneration
368
360 Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution
369
364 Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution
373
Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution 365
374
366 Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution
375
Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution 367
376
Exhaust Aftertreatment System (ATS) Status
376
368 Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution
377
Volvo, US10 Emissions Solution 369
378
Driver Warnings and on Board Diagnostics (OBD)
379
Instrument Cluster
379
Instrument Cluster Icons
380
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
381
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Low Level Indicator (DEF)
381
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level - Driver Warning & Inducement
382
Aftertreatment DEF Quality - Driver Warning & Inducement
383
Misfilling Diesel or Aftertreatment DEF Tanks
384
Results of Misfilling DEF in Diesel Tank
384
Results of Misfilling Diesel in Aftertreatment DEF Tank
384
SCR Tampering - Driver Warning & Inducement
385
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Maintenance
386
Emissions Maintenance
386
Warranty and Maintenance
386
Engine Maintenance Intervals
387
Engine Gaseous Emission Control Systems
388
Emissions Control System Warranty
389
Engine Gaseous Emissions Control System Warranty
390
Federal Emission Requirements
390
Emission Control System Warranty - California
391
Emissions Control System Warranty
394
Oil Change Intervals
396
Daily Maintenance
397
388 Maintenance and Lubrication
397
Towing Procedure
398
General
398
Towing Instructions
400
Acceptable Loads Per Hook
404
Pintle Hook Advisory Label
404
Towing Pintle
404
Caging Spring Brake Chambers
405
Wheel Lift Method
407
Towing Vehicle from Rear Method
409
Off Roadway Towing Method
410
Engine Oil Level Check
412
Clutch Fluid Check
413
Engine Maintenance Intervals
414
Power Steering, General
415
Windshield Washer Capacity
416
Windshield Washer Reservoir
416
Coolant Level Check
417
Cooling System
417
Cab
418
Changing Headlight Bulb
419
Headlights
419
VNM Instructions
419
VNL Instructions
420
Roof Extender
421
VN 630/670 Roof Extender Adjustment
422
VN Roof Extender Measurements
422
Front Bumper/License Plate Mounting
424
Multiple License Plate Mounting
425
VORAD License Plate Mounting
426
Chassis Frame
427
Modifications to Vehicle
427
Frame Alterations
428
Welding in Vehicle
428
Check Wheel Nuts Torque
429
Wheels
429
Inflating Tires
430
Battery
433
Battery Box Access for Jump Start
433
Battery Jump Starting and Charging
435
Battery to Battery Charging
437
Battery, Low State of Charge
438
Battery Voltage Protection System
442
Electrical
445
General Safety Guidelines
445
Charging System
447
Electrical Center
448
CB Power Studs
451
Metric Conversions
453
SI to U.S. Conversions
454
U.S. to si Conversions
454
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Brand
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Model
VN
Category
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Language
English
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