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Volvo B13R Operating Instructions Manual

Volvo B13R Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions I-shift gear selector pad B13R...
  • Page 2 Technical data, construction information, descriptions and illustrations in this driver’s handbook, were current when the book was published, and it can have been changed. Volvo company reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. This manual contains information concerning the operation and function...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................1 Driver's responsibility ..................1 I-shift, general....................2 Display ......................2 Instruments and controls ................... 5 I-shift gear selector pad ..................5 Buttons ......................6 Starting and stopping ..................9 Starting instructions..................9 Stopping the vehicle ..................9 Driving ......................
  • Page 5 Safety information IMPORTANT: Before driving this vehicle, DANGER be certain that you have read and that you fully understand each and every step Danger indicates an unsafe practice that of the driving and handling information could result in serious personal injury or in this manual.

  • Page 7: Introduction 1

    Introduction 1 Driver's responsibility • As the driver, you are responsible for the safety and comfort of the passengers during the journey. Therefore, do not drive the bus before you have read this driver's manual. You must be familiar with all the indicators and warning lights and know what to do if something unexpected happens.

  • Page 8: I-Shift, General

    Introduction I-shift, general The I-Shift is an automated mechanical transmission with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. There is no clutch pedal and the gear shifting is controlled by the transmission or the driver through the ergonomic gear selector so that the driver can concentrate on traffic.
  • Page 9 Introduction 3 1. Driving program The section to the left of the gearbox field Ñ shows the driving program. The following Δ driving programs are available: E = economy E+ = freewheel possible P = power B = braking L = Limp-Home function B = Basic CO = Commuter Traffic LH = Line Haul Traffic...
  • Page 10 Introduction 2. Selected gear The section to the right of the gearbox field Ñ shows the selected gear. Δ Gear no.1 - 12 N = neutral (N1 = low split, N2 = high split) R = reverse 3. Available gears The second section from the left in the Ñ...

  • Page 11: Instruments And Controls 5

    Instruments and controls 5 I-shift gear selector pad The I-shift gear selector pad is located on the left side of the driver’s seat. This pad is available on two versions : • Premium • Basic Premium version description 1 Reverse 2 Neutral 3 (Automatic) Drive 4 Manual...

  • Page 12: Buttons

    Instruments and controls I-shift gear selector pad programs Note: The available programs depends on the I-shift gear selector pad version The I-shift gear selector pad is used to choose between four different driving programs. Reverse. The vehicle must be stopped in order to put the lever in position R.
  • Page 13 Instruments and controls 7 Economy/Performance (E/P) There is an economy/performance button (Perf) on the I-shift gear selector pad. This is used to: • switch between the economy program and the power program...
  • Page 14 Instruments and controls Limp-Home Limp home is an emergency mode that can be engaged if a fault has occurred in the gearbox that prevents the vehicle from being driven in automatic, manual or reverse modes.; see “In case of gearbox malfunction”, page 20 To activate the Limp Home mode for premium version of gear selector pad: •...

  • Page 15: Starting And Stopping 9

    Starting and stopping 9 Starting instructions The neutral button must be selected on the I shift pad gear selector otherwise the engine will not start. When the air pressure to the gearbox is too low, a warning will be displayed automatically.

  • Page 16: Driving

    Driving Program package Gearboxes have different characteristics and functions depending on the program package that is installed. The following program packages are available: • Basic (B is shown on the display) is the standard transmission program • Commuter is suited to the requirements of commuter traffic and includes functions that make the bus more easily manoeuvrable.
  • Page 17 Driving 11 Basic is the standard program and the other two programs include extra equipment. The table below shows the functions that are included in the different program options. Functions Basic Commuter Line Haul Tourist & Charter Launch Control Enhanced Shift strategy Kick-down I- Roll including...

  • Page 18: Function Description

    Driving Function description Standard characteristics • • Performance Shift Basic Shifting Regulation The function selects the best way of Allows adjustment of automatically performing a gear shift. This provides selected gear when engine braking. • more nimble and comfortable shifting. Gearbox Oil Temperature Monitor •...

  • Page 19: Automatic Shifting

    Driving 13 Automatic shifting The easiest way to drive the vehicle is to use the automatic program (D button). Gears will shift automatically, and the driver can focus on the actual driving. When changing gear, the system will govern the clutch, gearbox and throttle. The system selects the gear and the point in time for gear changing for optimum driving performance based on accelerator pedal position, vehicle...
  • Page 20 Driving Freewheel (I-Roll) The freewheel can be activated if the lever for the auxiliary brake is in position A and E+ is shown in the display. When the freewheel is activated, the split gear is set to N, neutral. The freewheel is activated differently depending on whether the cruise control is on or not.
  • Page 21 Driving 15 Locking gear Do not use automatic up or down-changing when: • When the vehicle gets near the top of an ascent and wants to avoid unnecessary downshifting. • On an uphill slope with a flat section. • When driving on poor surfaces. This function is used only when driving with the automatic program D The function can be used in all forward gears...

  • Page 22: Driving Program

    Driving Driving program There are three different driving programs: Economy Power or enhanced power for difficult conditions or poor roads Braking program Economy When the engine is on, the economy program is always selected (shown as an E on the display).

  • Page 23: Kick-Down

    Driving 17 Brakes A special braking program can be engaged using the auxiliary brake lever. Please refer to “Driver's Manual”, section on auxiliary brake. (Optional function.) Kick-down Kick-down is activated by pressing the accelerator pedal all the way down to the floor (position B).

  • Page 24: Manual Gear Changing

    Driving Manual gear changing The vehicle can be driven under manual shifting, or automatic shifting can be engaged whenever needed. Shift gears by first pushing the M button on the I-shift gear selector pad. The + and - buttons on the side of the I-shift gear selector pad are then used to select the gear.

  • Page 25: Reverse Gears

    Driving 19 Reverse gears The gearbox has four reverse gears (R1 through R4). The vehicle must be stopped before reverse can be engaged. The system will automatically select R1 when the I-shift gear selector pad is set to R. While driving, it is possible to shift between R1 and R2, and between R3 and R4.

  • Page 26: In Case Of Gearbox Malfunction

    Driving In case of gearbox malfunction Where there is a fault with the gearbox that means that you cannot drive the vehicle, activate the Limp-Home function and drive Note: The Limp-Home function should only be used for short distances and activating can only be done while the vehicle is stationary Activate Limp-Home as follows: 1 Simultaneously press N and + buttons (or...

  • Page 27: Driving Tips 21

    Driving tips 21 Fuel economy driving I-Shift is optimized to provide the best fuel economy for the vehicle's situation. To achieve better fuel economy, drive in mode automatic whenever possible. Only chose mode manual when driving in conditions that require manual shifting. I-Roll During normal driving, the I-shift gear selector pad should be set on D (automatic),...

  • Page 28: Avoid Up-Shifts

    Driving tips Avoid up-shifts To avoid up-shifting (for example, when climbing a hill) the - button should be held down until the vehicle starts to brake (hill climbing). The function can also be used just before an uphill slope to get a higher speed into the uphill slope.

  • Page 29: Queue Driving

    Driving tips 23 Queue driving The Launch control function allows you to drive the vehicle in idle, which is sufficient when driving in traffic jams. If you have selected the "Enhanced Gear Selection" setting, including Kick-down, then you can also downshift or up-shift to adjust to the speed of traffic.

  • Page 30: Hill Start

    Driving tips Hill Start If the vehicle is equipped with “Auxiliary uphill pull-away ” this must be used to prevent the vehicle from rolling back when pulling away on an uphill slope. • Keep the vehicle stationary using the handbrake. •...

  • Page 31: Driving On Poor Roads And In Difficult Conditions

    Driving tips 25 Driving on poor roads and in difficult conditions In difficult driving conditions or mountainous terrain (for example, on forest roads, job sites or off-road) it can be helpful to use the P driving program, which allows fewer shifts to be made.

  • Page 32: Clutch

    Driving tips Clutch The clutch is a dry disc type, i.e. has no torque converter. Therefore, never allow the clutch to slip in too high a gear when pulling away. The information lamp will come on and a symbol will appear on the display if the clutch overheats.

  • Page 33: Extra Down-Changing For Maximum Engine Brake In Low Gears

    Driving tips 27 Declutching If rapid declutching is required, e.g. in slippery conditions, change the I-shift gear selector pad to N, neutral. Extra down-changing for maximum engine brake in low gears For maximum comfort in low gears, the braking program B does not permit more than one down-change at a time when the gearbox has one of these gears engaged.

  • Page 34: If Something Happens

    If something happens Towing with I-Shift Note: During towing, the main switch and parking lamps shall be lit if the electrical system of the vehicle is functioning. CAUTION Failure to disconnect the driveshaft, remove the drive axle shaft(s) or lift the drive wheels off the ground before towing or pushing the vehicle, can cause serious transmission damage and void the...
  • Page 35 If something happens 29 The position for attaching is available in the front of the bus. See the accompanying illustration for the general location. After mechanically releasing the parking brake, the bus cannot be braked either with the main brake or with the parking brake. Block the wheels or connect to the tow vehicle, so that the bus cannot start moving after the parking brake has been released.
  • Page 36 If something happens Towing alternative procedure. Note: This procedure applies only for buses with I-Shift AMT-D with towing alternative procedure. If the standard procedure can’t be followed due to road conditions, follow the alternative procedure described below. This will allow the vehicle to be towed without the removal of the driveshaft for whatever distance the vehicle need to be towed.

  • Page 37: Technical Data 31

    Technical Data 31 Nomenclature and Ratios The I-Shift transmission is available in three configurations: • AT2612D – Direct Drive for VOLVO D11 and D13 Engines • ATO2612D – Overdrive for VOLVO D11 and D13 Engines • ATO3112D – Overdrive for VOLVO D16 Engines...
  • Page 38 Technical Data Gear Ratios AT2612D ATO261 ATO3112D Gear Selection Direct Drive Overdrive Overdrive 14.94:1 11.73 11.73 11.73:1 9.21 9.21 9.04:1 7.09 7.09 7.09:1 5.50 5.50 5.54:1 4.35 4.35 4.35:1 3.41 3.41 3.44:1 2.70 2.70 2.70:1 2.12 2.12 2.08:1 1.63 1.63 10th 1.63:1 1.28...

  • Page 39: Index 33

    Index 33 Automatic transmission ... 13 Hill Start........ 24 Available gears ......4 Avoid downshifting ....21 Avoid up-shifts ....... 22 I-Roll ....... 14, 21 I-shift gear selector pad..... 5 I-shift gear selector pad Braking program ....17 programs....... 6 Button D .........
  • Page 40 34 Index Stopping the engine....9 Safety information....5 Save brakes ......22 Selected gear ......4 Standard characteristics..12 Technical Data ....... 31 Starting and stopping ....9...
  • Page 42 Last page Volvo Bus Corporation Göteborg, Sweden 89219726 English January, 2016...

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