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Explains caution labels indicating potential property damage.
Explains warning labels indicating potential personal injury or severe damage.
Explains danger labels indicating potential serious personal injury or death.
Provides guidance for owner queries, dealer services, and component manuals.
Covers safe vehicle operation, blind spots, and visibility enhancement devices.
Details restrictions on welding and drilling on the chassis frame for structural integrity.
Explains manufacturer's responsibility for the emission control system and owner's obligations.
Emphasizes correct vehicle model and serial number use for parts ordering and VIN location.
Explains the operation of cab doors and locks, including key usage and electrical/mechanical locking.
Provides 16 guidelines for safe and proper entry and exit of the vehicle cab.
Explains how to access and operate the luggage compartment doors and their features.
Details the procedure for opening and closing the vehicle hood, including safety precautions.
Provides a circular inspection checklist for the vehicle, referencing detailed pages for components.
Outlines checks for the left front brake, including drum condition, air hose, chamber bolts, and slack adjuster.
Guides on checking the condition of the right front wheel rim, tire, and bearing/hub.
Lists daily checks in addition to pre-trip inspections, focusing on fluid levels and hoses.
Emphasizes the importance of wearing safety belts at all times for injury prevention in collisions.
Details the procedure for fastening and adjusting safety belts, including lap belt placement and comfort clip usage.
Explains the SRS airbag system, its function, deployment conditions, and limitations.
Describes warning labels on the sunvisor, steering shaft, and windshield related to airbag system inspection and components.
Provides a labeled diagram of the vehicle's dash layout with numbered components and their corresponding page references.
Provides a visual guide to various telltales (warning lights) found in the instrument cluster, with page references for each.
Describes the engine coolant temperature gauge, normal operating range, and actions for excessive temperatures.
Explains the tachometer's function in guiding gear shifting and preventing engine overspeed, with a caution about downhill runs.
Describes the two gauges monitoring front and rear brake circuit air pressures and low-air warning indicators.
Explains the availability and function of differential locks for improving traction on slippery surfaces, with usage cautions.
Details how to navigate and select menus using the up/down and SELECT buttons.
Categorizes display menus into driving and non-driving modes, noting password protection for some.
Details the red STOP telltale for severe problems, potential engine shutdown, and safe stopping procedures.
Details how to set the display language, noting password requirements for permanent changes.
Explains the fan speed control and its interaction with heating and cooling variants, including ATC system operation.
Details how the air distribution control directs airflow to dash, floor, or defroster vents, and the mix options.
Explains the combined timer and clock function for operating the heater.
Details the adjustments for a national standard seat, including backrest tilt, cushion adjustments, and lumbar support.
Details adjustments for seat position, cushion relation to backrest, cushion tilt, and seat height.
Details the adjustment of the whole back rest angle and the upper back rest angle.
Explains the operation of front seat overhead lights, including manual and door-activated modes.
Provides safety warnings and details on storage compartments, including front overhead and model-specific options.
Details the operation of the sleeper table, including safety warnings about using it while the vehicle is moving.
Describes multiband antennas mounted on mirror brackets for wideband reception (radio, CB, telephone).
Describes the radio mounting location, available models, and features like CD-changer and theft-deterrent coding.
Describes the optional CB radio platform on the dash and permanent mounting options.
Explains that fuel consumption is determined by build specification, service, environment, and driving habits.
Discusses how driveline selection affects engine operation within the economic speed range and the impact of axle ratios.
Advises on starting the engine correctly, especially in cold weather, and using appropriate viscosity oils for economy.
Outlines the basic procedure for starting the engine, including pre-trip checks and transmission settings.
Explains the procedure for slowing down and idling the engine before shutting it off to protect the turbo and cooling system.
Provides specific cold start instructions for Volvo engines, emphasizing preheater use and unique cold start features.
Explains the automatic engine shutdown system based on critical stages like high coolant temp, low oil pressure, or low coolant level.
Details the procedure for engaging and setting desired speed for cruise control.
Emphasizes safety checks before starting the engine and proper clutch usage to prevent heat and wear.
Explains how to lock the gear lever in place after folding it, with a DANGER warning about ensuring it's securely locked.
Provides critical safety information for brake system inspection, adjustment, parts, and operation on grades.
Describes the two air control valves on the instrument panel for trailer supply and system park, and their interaction.
Explains the ABS system's function in monitoring wheel speed and controlling wheel speed during emergencies.
Explains the TCS operation using wheel sensors to detect and control wheel spin, improving traction and vehicle control.
Describes the Volvo exhaust brake as standard, its function, effectiveness at high engine speeds, and automatic disengagement.
Provides crucial safety guidelines for electrical system work, warning about damage, fire, battery acid, and fuse replacement.
Details safety precautions related to the battery box, including explosion risks and lead hazards.
Details the procedure for jump starting and charging batteries, including cable connections and warnings about battery types and explosion risks.
Details the locations and types of 12V power outlets available in the cab and sleeper areas.
Explains the power steering system components, manual steering operation, and the importance of stopping if assist fails.
Describes the optional adjustable steering column, its operation via a floor pedal, and adjustment precautions.
Explains the function of differential locks for improving traction on slippery surfaces and the types available (wheel, inter-axle).
Emphasizes the importance of proper wheel nut torque to prevent wheel loss and the need for regular checks.
Guides on checking tire inflation pressures with a cool tire and accurate gauge, and warns against bleeding air from hot tires.
Introduces standard fifth wheel manufacturers and essential checks for trailer hook-up, including load distribution and lubrication.
Explains the operation of the kingpin lock release switch, emphasizing the need to relock the mechanism manually.
Outlines procedures for coupling trailers, including fifth wheel lubrication, jaw position, plate tilt, and potential need for a pry bar.
Explains how to operate the Volvo slider for positioning the fifth wheel, including releasing and engaging locking plungers.
Provides general towing precautions, emphasizing driveshaft removal and axle shaft removal for speeds over 25 mph or long distances.
Details specific towing instructions, including using wrecker lift bars and tow eyes, with safety warnings.
Explains how to release parking spring brake chambers mechanically if compressed air is unavailable, with safety precautions.
Describes Volvo Truck dealer services, Volvo Action Service (VAS) for breakdowns, and its offerings (delivery, personal, uptime, price assurance).
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