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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL i-shift transmission Volvo Trucks. Driving Success.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Foreword ................... 1 Safety Information ..............2 Volvo I-Shift Transmission ............4 General Information .............. 4 Gear Selector ................. 6 I-Shift Transmission Features ..........9 Starting and Stopping ............14 Driving ................15 Towing ................22 Maintenance ................ 22... - Page 4 Notes...
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Page 5: Foreword
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication. Volvo Trucks North America reserves the right to make changes at any time or to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Foreword SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Before driving this vehicle, be certain that you have read and that you fully understand each and every step of the driving and handling information in this manual. Be certain that you fully understand and follow all safety warnings. It is extremely important that this information is read and understood before the vehicle is operated. - Page 7 Volvo Truck dealer for assistance regarding labels. I-Shift Transmission Labels There are labels with operating information about the I-Shift transmission located on the driver's side sun visor. It is extremely important that this information is read and understood before the vehicle is operated.
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Page 8: Volvo I-Shift Transmission
Volvo I-Shift Transmission VOLVO I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION GENERAL INFORMATION The Volvo I-Shift transmission is a single countershaft transmission with 12 forward gears and two reverse gears. Some vehicles have four reverse gears. The I-Shift is an automated mechanical transmission. The transmitted torque (both engine and braking) will be interrupted during gear shifting, in both driving and coasting conditions. -
Page 9: Display
Serial Number ________________________ Display The Driver Information Display (DID) in the instrument cluster provides current operating information about the I-Shift transmission. The I-Shift information is always displayed in a portion of the DID. Driver Information Display with I-Shift Transmission 1. Gear Selector Pattern is shown 4. -
Page 10: Gear Selector
Volvo I-Shift Transmission GEAR SELECTOR Two gear selectors are available with the I-Shift transmission: Premium and Basic. The gear selector is attached to the driver’s seat. There are four gear selector positions: R, N, D and M. When the gear lever is in the R position, the reverse gears are engaged. - Page 11 Volvo I-Shift Transmission Premium Gear Selector Shown 1. Gear Lever 4. Manual Gear Selection Buttons 2. Economy/Performance Button (Premium gear selector only) (Premium gear selector only) 5. Fold Button 3. Gear Selector Lock With the Premium gear selector, the manual gear selection buttons allow the operator to manually select the operating gear in both the automatic and manual driving modes.
- Page 12 DID. The installed feature package can be modified by customer parameters in the software. Contact your Volvo Truck dealer for more information about the optional feature packages listed below:...
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Page 13: I-Shift Transmission Features
Contact your Volvo Truck dealer for more information about standard and optional features. The Performance Mode feature can also be enabled by the Volvo Performance Bonus software package to reward the driver for saving fuel. Operating the vehicle in Performance mode for extended periods can result in... - Page 14 Kick-Down. Kick-Down disables when the accelerator pedal is lifted. The Kick-Down function can be enabled or disabled based on customer preference. The Kick-Down feature can also be enabled by the Volvo Performance Bonus software package to reward the driver for saving fuel.
- Page 15 Volvo I-Shift Transmission Engine Brake Performance Mode When the Volvo engine brake is active and transmission is shifting gears, there will be a momentary interruption of the braking torque. This may result in a temporary increase of vehicle speed. The operator will experience the same momentary loss of engine braking as is experienced when downshifting a conventional manual transmission.
- Page 16 Volvo I-Shift Transmission When the vehicle is operated in Engine Brake Performance Mode, the transmission selects the gear with the highest level of braking and keeps engine speed above 1500 rpm. The Engine Brake Performance Mode is activated by moving the brake control to the B position and holding the control in the B position for at least 1 second.
- Page 17 Volvo I-Shift Transmission Transmission Power Take-Off (PTO) Basic PTO functions include pre-defined splitter positions. Parameters that define which splitter gear to engage when transmission Power Take-Off 1 and 2 are engaged can be adjusted. With the Premium gear selector, when the gear lever is in the N position, the operator can use the manual gear selection buttons to select the split gear when using the power take-off.
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Page 18: Starting And Stopping
Volvo I-Shift Transmission STARTING AND STOPPING Starting The transmission gear lever must be in the N position or the engine will not start. If the gear lever is not in neutral, a starter protection message will appear in the DID along with the Information light and an audible warning. -
Page 19: Driving
Volvo I-Shift Transmission Stopping When parking the vehicle, always apply the parking brake and move the gear lever to the N position on the gear selector. Make sure the parking brake is holding the vehicle before leaving the driver position. Failure to do so can result in unexpected vehicle movement and can cause serious personal injury or death. - Page 20 Volvo I-Shift Transmission D Position When the Premium gear selector lever is in the D position, the current transmission operating gear is displayed along with up and down arrows on each side of the gear display. These arrows indicate the number of available manual upshifts or downshifts based on the current driving conditions.
- Page 21 Volvo I-Shift Transmission M Position When the Premium gear selector lever is in the M position, the current gear is displayed along with the up and down arrows. The transmission will not automatically change gears as the driving conditions change. The operator can use the manual gear selection buttons to upshift or downshift manually.
- Page 22 Volvo I-Shift Transmission There is the risk of over-revving the engine when the transmission is locked in a gear. Damage to the engine may occur. To lock the transmission in the current gear, move the gear lever from the D position to the M position.
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Page 23: Starting The Vehicle Uphill And Downhill
Volvo I-Shift Transmission Starting the Vehicle Uphill and Downhill The vehicle can roll when stopped on a hill or grade, or when the vehicle is starting from a stop on a hill or grade. Always use the brakes to hold the vehicle stationary on a hill or grade. - Page 24 Volvo I-Shift Transmission The I-Shift transmission clutch is a dry disc type, with no torque converter. Never allow the clutch to slip in too high a gear when starting the vehicle. If the clutch overheats, a high clutch load message or clutch protection active message will appear in the DID along with the Check light and an audible warning.
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Page 25: Limp Home Mode
Volvo I-Shift Transmission Limp Home Mode Limp Home Mode should only be used to move the vehicle to a safe location. Only use Limp Home Mode when no other way to move the vehicle is available. If the transmission has a mechanical problem, press the L button on the gear selector and move the gear lever to the D position to activate Limp Home Mode. -
Page 26: Towing
Volvo I-Shift Transmission TOWING You must tow a vehicle equipped with an I-Shift transmission according to the guidelines below. Failure to do so can result in damage to transmission components. When towing the vehicle, the output shaft of the transmission must not be allowed to spin or turn. -
Page 27: Transmission Oil
Only use Volvo approved synthetic oil in the I-Shift transmission. Using non-approved oil can result in damage to transmission components. Keep the transmission oil at the proper level and change it at the Volvo recommended intervals. Always replace the oil filter when the oil is changed. - Page 28 Volvo I-Shift Transmission 1. Drain Plug 2. Sight Glass 3. Fill Plug and Oil Level Sight Glass for Checking Oil Level...
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Page 29: Oil Change/Interval
For on-highway applications, change the transmission oil every 400 000 km (250,000 miles). Always replace the oil filter when the oil is changed. Always use the Volvo approved synthetic oil whenever changing the transmission oil. For additional information about oil change intervals, contact your Volvo Truck dealer. - Page 30 Volvo I-Shift Transmission Change the oil filter at every oil change. Drain the oil filter housing before you remove the filter. Oil Filter Housing Drain Plug Oil Filter...
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Page 31: Index
Index Check Oil Level ........23 Display . - Page 32 Transmission Power Take-Off (PTO) ..... . . 13 Volvo Engine Brake (I-VEB) ......11...
- Page 33 VAS is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at 1-800-528-6586. Please report the specific nature of the service problem to the Volvo Customer Support Specialist, who will answer your questions and arrange for the assistance you need.
- Page 36 Volvo Trucks North America P.O. Box 26115 Greensboro, NC 27402-6115 Volvo Trucks Canada, Ltd. 5600A Cancross Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3E9 http://www.volvotrucks.volvo.com PV776-20906026 04.2007 © Volvo Group North America, Inc. 2007. All Rights Reserved.