Hill Start - Volvo FM Handbook

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250 I-Shift
then occur which contributes to an increased braking
effect from the engine brake.
Queue driving
The Launch control function makes it possible to drive
the truck at idle, which can be suitable when driving in
traffic queues. If you have chosen
"Enhanced Gear Selection adjustment, incl Kick-down
" then it is also possible to change up and down to
adjust the speed to the traffic. The gearbox will then
increase the engine speed a little to be able to change
gear.
Activating while standing still:
1
Choose position A or M
2
Release the brake
3
Depress the accelerator pedal
4
Release the accelerator pedal once the vehicle
starts to move forward.
When the brake pedal is depressed or it becomes so
heavy that the engine risks stopping, the clutch is
disengaged to prevent the engine from stopping. To
return to queue driving, press on the accelerator pedal.

Hill start

If the truck is equipped with Hill Start Aid, this should
be used to prevent the truck from rolling backwards
when starting on hills. (See "Driver instruction EBS")
If there is no Hill Start Aid installed:
• Hold the vehicle stationary using the parking brake.
• Move the gear shift lever to the A or M position
and select a suitable starting gear.
• Depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
releasing the parking brake.
Note!
The truck does not need to be
stationary for the function to be
activated.
Note!
At low speeds and gears, queue
driving is activated automatically.
Depress the brake pedal to
inactivate.
Caution!
Never hold the vehicle stationary
on an uphill slope by using the
accelerator pedal. The clutch
could overheat, which could
cause it to fail.

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