I-Shift; I-Shift, General; Program Packages - Volvo FM Handbook

232 I-Shift

I-Shift, general

I-Shift is an automated manual gearbox with 12
forward gears and 4 reverse gears. The clutch and gear
changing are operated fully automatically so that the
driver can concentrate on driving in traffic. If required,
the driver can choose to change gear manually. The
gear shifter is mounted on the driver's seat.
I-Shift is delivered with different software packages.
As some functions are optional, not everything in this
document may be applicable to your gearbox.

Program packages

The gearbox has different characteristics and functions
depending on the program package that is installed.
When the lever is tilted, (see "Tilting the gear shift
lever") the program package the gearbox is equipped
with is shown in the display. For this, gearbox
information must be selected as favourite in the
display. The following program packages are
available:
• Basic (B is shown in the display) is the standard
program for the gearbox
• Distribution & Construction (DC is shown in the
display) includes functions that make the truck
easier to manoeuvre, e.g.:
- brake program
- several functions that work together with EBS
• Long haul & Economy (FE is shown in the
display) includes functions that contribute to
improved fuel consumption as well as functions
that make the truck easier to manoeuvre. In addition
to the same functions as the Distribution &
Construction package there is also a freewheel
function, I-roll, and Smart cruise.
• Heavy Duty transports (HD is shown in the
display) is intended for heavy duty transportation.
Driveability and comfort are optimised for heavy
weights, but the mode can be deselected for lighter