Parking; Clutch; Keys - Volvo FM Handbook

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Parking

Since the gearbox does not have a "parking position"
the truck's parking brake must always be used when
the driver has parked the vehicle and left the cab. For
longer stops and when the driver leaves the driver's
seat, the gear shift lever must also be moved to
position N.

Clutch

The clutch is of the dry disc type, i.e. no torque
converter. Therefore, never pull away in high gears by
slipping the clutch. If the clutch overheats, the
information lamp will light and a symbol will appear
in the display.
If the information lamp lights when the vehicle is
started and the truck is already moving, continue to
drive.
If the information lamp lights when the vehicle is
started and the truck is stationary, move the gear shift
lever to the A or R position and let the engine run at
idle until the light goes out.
When starting in manual mode, choose 1st gear to
avoid straining the clutch.

Keys

All keys have the same number as on the separate
number tag. Remove the number tag from the key ring,
to ensure that no unauthorized person can see the tag.
Put or tape the tag in a safe place (there is self
adhesive tape on the back).
Starting and stopping
Never hold the vehicle stationary
on an uphill slope by using the
accelerator pedal. The clutch
could overheat, which could
cause it to fail.
Note!
Do not have other keys on the same
key-ring as the ignition key. The
ignition key contain electronics
which can be affected.
Caution!
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