Service Bulletin

Volvo Truck Corporation

Göteborg, Sweden Trucks
Date Group No. Release Page
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Instrumentation
Design and function
VERSION2
Instrument, design and function

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This service bulletin gives information on the design and function of instruments in
Volvo Truck’s vehicle electronics.

In addition how the instrument is connected to the vehicle electronics, gauges and
indicator light significance and menus and messages in the display are also described.
For more detailed information on the menus in the display, see Driver Instruction Display.

Contents:

• “Instrument, system description” page 2

• “Instrument, gauge” page 6

• “Instrument, lamps” page 8

• “Instrument, display” page 9

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ENG15148 English
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Instrument, system description

Instrumentation
The instrumentation is used to provide the driver with The INST-MID and INST-HIG instruments have a large
information via gauges, indicator lamps and display. graphic display (Display, graphic) with menu structure.

There are three versions of the instrument: The INST-HIG variant also has a charge pressure meter
and telephone and radio functions.
• INST-MID

• INST-HIG

Components location

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MID Instrumentation
140

A Connector connection A1-22

B Connector connection B1-30

C Connector connection C1-30

Note: See the respective PID/PSID for location

of components.
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1 Charge pressure meter (INST-HIG only) 7 Oil pressure gauge

2 Tachometer 8 Coolant temperature gauge, engine

3 Lamps (symbols) 9 Lamps (symbols)

4 Speedometer 10 Info Display

5 Air pressure gauge, front brake circuit 11 Fuel gauge

6 Air pressure gauge, rear brake circuit 12 Speed indication ACC

Control lever
To communicate with the display manually, the control
lever on the right hand side of the steering wheel is used.
The following commands are available:
1 “Esc” is used to return to the previous menu/character
and to discontinue a setting/operation.

2 “SELECT” confirms a selection or a character.

3 “ ” moves the cursor up and increases a value when

setting numbers.

4 “∇” moves the cursor down and decreases a value

when setting numbers.

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Speaker
The instrument contains a speaker that sounds to that
draw the attention of the driver to a fault message being
displayed or an abnormal test value. The speaker gives
the sound for the flashers, alarm clock, information and
warning.

Communication
Communication between the vehicle’s control units and
display is via the information link SAE J1708.

The systems control signals are sent via the control

link SAE J1939.

Information and diagnosis signals are sent via the

information link. Via the information link SAE J1708
the system’s status is kept continually updated and
available for reading via the diagnostics socket. For more
information see service information.

If any of the control units should detect an error, a

message will be sent to the instrument. The error can
then be read as an error code on the instrument display,
either as text or as a code.
The parking heater can be pre-programmed using the
instrument display. Direct start and temperature are set
using the switch and thermostat respectively.
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Diagnostics
Instrument test
MENU: System diagnostics, Instrument test

Four sub-menus are available:

• Indication lamp test

• Gauge test

• Display test

• Speaker test

Cancel test
Press Esc to cancel the test.

Indication lamp test Gauge test

MENU: System diagnostics, Instrument test, Control
lamp test
1 Select Indication lamp test.
2 The control lamps lights up for approx. 5 seconds.
3 Esc cancels the test and the menu Indication lamp
test is shown again.
MENU: System diagnostics, Instrument test, Gauge test
1 Select Gauge test.
2 The indicators move forwards and backwards between
the end positions, and after that stay pointing straight
up. They should not show any particular value. This is
only a check of that they move (i. e. that gauges and
the drivers function.)

3 Esc cancels the test and the menu Gauge test is

shown again.

Display test Speaker test

MENU: System diagnostics, Instrument test, Display test MENU: System diagnostics, Instrument test, speaker test
1 Select Display test. 1 Select speaker test.

2 The whole display will light up for 3 seconds and then
go out for 3 seconds. A check pattern will then appear
for about 3 seconds. After that, the chequered pattern
is inverted for about 3 seconds.
3 Esc cancels the test and the menu Display test is
shown again.
2 On the display, the name of the current sound is shown
at the same time as the sound is activated. With +/-
you can switch between the different sounds.
The warning sound is connected to the yellow information
lamp.
3 Esc cancels the test and the menu speaker test is
shown again.
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Instrument, gauge
The following gauges are included in the instrument: • Charge pressure meter (INST-HIG only)

• Tachometer • Fuel level gauge

• Speedometer • Air pressure gauge, front brake circuit

• Coolant temperature gauge, engine • Air pressure gauge, rear brake circuit

• Engine oil pressure gauge Note: Only the air pressure gauges are mechanical.

Meters, function
Tachometer

The meter shows the engine speed and receives its signal
from the engine control unit.

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The meter shows the vehicle’s speed and receives its

signal from the vehicle control unit.

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Coolant temperature gauge, engine

The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine

cooling system. The temperature, under normal driving
conditions, must be below the red sector. The gauge
gives a reading when the ignition key is in the drive
position and the coolant temperature exceeds 60 C.

The light diode in the lower, right-hand corner lights up

when the engine control unit sends a signal that the
coolant temperature is too high, no matter what the value
is on the gauge. T3014319

Engine oil pressure gauge

The gauge shows the current oil pressure in the engine.

The pointer must not move down into the red sector while
driving! If the oil pressure disappears, e.g. due to oil
leakage, the engine could be seriously damaged. The
gauge gives a reading when the ignition key is in the drive
position.

The light diode in the lower left-hand corner lights up

when the engine control unit sends a signal that the oil
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pressure is too low, irrespective of the value of the meter.
Charge pressure meter (INST-HIG only)
The gauge measures overpressure in the intake manifold.
When driving with constant load, the pointer should be
stationary. The task of the charge pressure meter is,
apart from showing the pressure loading, to help the
driver to maintain even speed and constant acceleration,
together with the speedometer, to thereby reduce fuel
consumption. The meter receives its signal from the
engine control unit.
Fuel level gauge T3014322

The gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel in the

tank. The red sector and the yellow LED indicate that it
is time to refuel. The meter is directly connected to the
fuel level sensor, and is activated when the starter key is
in the driving position.

Air pressure gauge, front/rear brake circuit T3014321

The meters are directly connected to the vehicle’s air

pressure braking system and show the air pressure in the
front (1) and rear (2) brake circuits. The vehicle must not
be driven if pressure is less than 5.5 bars.

The light diode (symbol) in the lower left-hand corner

lights up when the air pressure in the brake circuit falls
below 5.2 ±0.3 bar.

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Instrument, lamps
The instrument contains warning lamps and control Symbol Meaning
lamps, both under the gauges and integrated into the
gauges, to indicate status and warnings. Above the Drive on front wheels
display there are also three lamps, a white information
lamp (i), a yellow warning lamp (CHECK) and a red stop
lamp (STOP) which light up together with other lamps Differential lock engaged
or together with a message in the display. Which of the between the front wheels
lamps that lights up depends on how serious the fault is. Bogie lifted up
The following lamps are found on the instrument:
Bogie on trailer lifted up
Symbol Meaning
Symbols above the display: Differential lock engaged
Left direction indicator (or between wheels
right respectively) Differential lock engaged
(In the case of a fault the between axles
arrow flashes twice as
fast.) Symbols to the right of the display:
Left direction indicator (or Main beam
right respectively), trailer
(In the case of a fault the
arrow flashes twice as Seat belt reminder
fast.)
Information (lights up
together with other Parking brake applied
symbols or in conjunction
with a message on the
display). Low split engaged
Check (lights up together
with other symbols or with
a message on the display. ABS fault on tractor unit
Can also light up when
the ignition is switched
on or when the engine is ABS fault on trailer
started, without any other
lamp lighting.)
Check tachograph (only
Stop! (Lights up together earlier variant).
with a symbol or in Read more in the fault
conjunction with a menu on the tachograph
message on the display) display.
Symbols to the left of the display: Check tachograph (only
Battery not charging later variant).
Read more in the fault
menu on the tachograph
Pre-heating active display.
Rear fog light on
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Instrument, display
The display presents the driver with information. It is
controlled using the control lever on the right-hand side of
the steering wheel. The information is structured around
several main menus and sub-menus with accompanying
functions. Which menus are available varies depending
on whether the vehicle is being driven or is stationary.

Driving = speed above 3 km/h.

Stationary = speed under 3 km/h.

The display can show three types of message:

Information, Warning or Stop.

Messages shown while driving when immediate action

must be taken by the driver, will be displayed automatically
with an accompanying symbol. The white (information),
yellow (warning) or red (stop) lamp above the display will
come on at the same time.

When the red lamp is lit and the engine is running, an

alarm signal is also activated.

Several messages may be active at the same time. When

a new message is activated, the new one is shown
instead of the old one, provided that the new one has the
same priority or higher priority.
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The layout of the display

The display window is divided into three sectors:
1 Menu. This is where the menus are displayed together
with alarms, warnings and information messages.

2 User. The left side displays the information that the

driver has selected to see using favourite display. In
the right-hand part, the clock is shown.

3 Status. Status symbols will be displayed on the left.

The odometer will be displayed on the right.

Note: The top row contains information on which main T3014605

menu and which sub-menu are active, and how many

sub-menus are available.

Menu selection
>In the interests of safety, the number of available menus
is fewer when the vehicle is being driven than when it is
stationary.

Menu list
1. Gauges 1.1 Gear position 1
1.2 Exterior temperature 1
1.3 Temperature, engine oil
1.4 Temperature, gearbox 1
1.5 Temperature, rear axle 1
1.6 Pressure, primary tank 1
1
1.7 Voltmeter/Ammeter
2. Fuel Data 2.1 Fuel Consumption 2.1.1 Zeroing, fuel consumption
2.2 Remaining fuel
2.3 Leg fuel 2.3.1 Zeroing, leg data
3. Time/Distance 3.1 Clock and date 3.1.1 Settings, clock and date
3.2 Alarm clock 3.2.1 Settings, alarm clock
3.2.2 Shut off, alarm clock
3.2.3 Activate, alarm clock
3.2.4 Deactivate, alarm clock
3.3 Trip meter 3.3.1 Zeroing, trip meter
3.4 Average speed 3.4.1 Zeroing, average speed
2
3.5 Estimated time of arrival 3.5.1 Settings, arrival time
4. Info Display 4.1 Black Panel
4.2 Favourite Display 4.2.1 Settings, favourite display
4.3 Backlight 4.3.1 Settings, backlight
4.4 Favourite display setting
3
4.5 Night/day
5. Vehicle Messages
6. Reset 6.1 Reset
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Menu list
7. Parking heater timer 1 4
7.1 Set
7.2 Reset
4
8. Display settings 8.1 Language
8.2 Units 8.2.1 Distance
8.2.2 Fuel consumption
8.2.3 Temperature
8.3 Time/Date 8.3.1 Time
8.3.2 Datum
8.4 Display Light 8.4.1 Contrast
8.4.2 Backlight
8.4.3 Day display
5
8.5 Change Password
4 1
9. Vehicle Settings 9.1 Traction Control
5
9.2 Fleet Limits 9.2.1 Engine rpm (max)
9.2.2 Speed (max)
9.2.3 Fuel (goal)
1
9.3 Current sender calibration
5
9.4 Vehicle ID
9.5 Automatic daylight driving lights 1
4
10. Diagnostics 10.1 Fault Diagnostics
10.2 Cluster Self test 10.2.1 Indicator light test diodes
10.2.2 Gauge test
10.2.3 Display test
10.2.4 Speaker test
10.3 Part Number
4
11. Vehicle Data 11.1 Oil level
1
11.2 Load Indicator
4
12. Data log 12.1 Vehicle ID
12.2 Total value
12.3 Trip data
5
12.4 Zeroing, trip data
4
13. Password 13.1 Setting, password
1
Optional.
2
INST-HIG only.
3
Alternate between positive and negative positions in the display.
4
Only relevant when stationary.
5
Password protected.
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Info Display symbols

Alarm, warning, information symbols
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
High coolant temperature Clutch running warm

Coolant level
Hydraulic retarder temperature

Low oil pressure

Trailer connected without ABS
Low oil level, engine

Defective braking in trailer

High temperature, engine oil

Uneven braking between tractor

Fault in heating
and trailer

High temperature inlet pipe Fault in trailer EBS function

Engine temperature too low for Low pressure in air suspension

engine brake (VEB) system

Wheel spin
Air filter blocked
Anti-spin temporarily
disengaged
Engine turned off
ESP (stability program)
temporarily disengaged
Crankcase pressure too high
Luggage compartment lid open

Too high engine rpm

Door open

Low air pressure, gearbox Door to cargo hold open

Cab tilting lock open

Gearbox fault

Trailer disconnected
Gearbox oil level

Information, superstructure
Gearbox oil pressure

High temperature, transmission Air suspension in manual mode

fluid
Air suspension not in drive
Parking brake applied whilst position
driving Power steering fault
Low brake pressure
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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Stop Stability control, active

Voltage warning
Tachograph diagram sheet
compartment open (Only certain
Current warning variants)

The alarm in service position.

Please refer to “Driver
Instruments overheating instructions Burglar alarm”
for more information.
SRS Air drier

Low level washer fluid Air drier, leakage

Main beam fault (only earlier

Too low speed for ACC function
variant).

Brake lamp fault (only earlier

variant).
ACC radar should be cleaned

Direction indicator fault (only

earlier variant).
ACC radar warming up
One or more lamps do not light
(only later variant).
Hill start assist
Fault in electrical system causes
lamps not to light. Can cause
hardware fault in the electronics
(only later variants). Wear warning, brake linings
Caution, freezing conditions

Brakes, temperature warning

Fuel gauge fault (only earlier
variant).

Fuel filter, warning Tyre pressure too high

Tyre pressure leak

Water in fuel

Tyre pressure too low

Low fuel level
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Status symbols
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Pre-heating active or PTO Power take-off active
pre-heating fault
CC Cruise control active
Parking heater timer activated ACC Adaptive cruise control active
Auxiliary brake position A

Alarm clock activated Auxiliary brake position 1

Auxiliary brake position 2

Message active
Auxiliary brake position 3

Auxiliary brake, position B

MI Odometer, miles
Auxiliary brake in operation
KM Odometer, kilometre