Parking brake Function modes Warning lamps in the instrument Auxiliary brake Light switch

Activate the parking brake Living and resting (0) Stop the truck immediately and switch off the engine. There is a serious fault
► Parked (0) in the truck. Rectify the fault in accordance with the message in the instrument
Pull the lever all the way out (past the display.
Functions for living and
click)
resting.
or turn the key to the 0 position.
The parking brake is activated. "Parked" is activated
automatically after 4 hours
when the key is in position
"0" or is removed. Alarm
and central locking active. A Automatic position
0 Auxiliary brake disengaged
Accessories (1) 1-3 Manual positions
Disengage the parking brake Work when the engine is switched off. B Brake program 1 Instrument lighting day/night, presets. Press the
1. Start the engine. scroll wheel.
2. Engage a gear. Driving (2)
2 Instrument lighting, dimmer.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal. All functions active.
3 Fog light rear.
The parking brake is disengaged automatically. 4 Light switch.
Crank (3)
Engine start. 5 Vertical adjustment of headlights.
Always check that the symbol in the instrument
and the indicator in the lever are illuminated Save power! A. Position lights.
before you leave the cab.
Use the main switch to activate "Parked" when you are not B. Daytime running lights.
in the driver's cab.
C. Dipped beam/high beam.
D. Dipped beam/high beam and auxiliary lamps
(spotlights).

Left steering wheel keypad Right steering wheel keypad

Gear selector

Rocking free*
Makes it easier to get started by gradually "extending the
tracks".
Heavy starting*
Main switch Makes it easier to get started on soft surfaces or with a
heavy load on a hill. The engine receives "extra torque".
The main switch is located behind the driver's cab
and is used to go directly to the "Parked" function Jerk starting*
mode. The direction indicator lamps indicate when Makes it easier to get started if you are stuck, for
the switch is switched off. example in deep mud. The engine receives "extra torque"
1 Gear lever. Select a drive program (A, M or R) or put
The main switch is not a battery main switch. the gearbox in neutral (N). for a short period.
2 Lock button. Hold to allow the gear lever to be Full engine brake (VEB/VEB+)*
moved from neutral (N) to any other drive program
Keys 9 to 11 control the audio in the truck. The others Keys 10 and 11 are used for phone calls. The others are (A, M or R). Gives full engine braking when the gear lever is placed in
control cruise control. The function of each key is the used for navigating in the instrument display and controlling 3 +/- button. Shift gear up or down. position "M" and you change gear manually.
following: the infotainment system. The function of each key is the 4 MODE. Toggle between drive modes.
following: Extra downshifting – maximum engine
1 Resume the previously set speed.
2 Increase speed. 1 Navigate left.
To utilise the maximum potential of the gearbox, select brake*
drive program Automatic (A).
3 Decrease speed. 2 Navigate up. You can increase the engine speed (change down) with
4 Select current speed as set speed. 3 Navigate right. the buttons "B" and "–" on the lever for auxiliary brake.
Traction control panel 5 Switch off cruise control. 4 Navigate down. NOTE
6 Switch on cruise control. 5 Select. Changing driving direction*
1 Automatic traction control (ATC) 7 Activate downhill cruise control. 6 Return to the home screen. *) The functions are described in the chapter "Gearbox,
driving tips" in the driver's manual. When marshalling you can change direction – without
2 Differential lock, manual engagement 8 Set the permissible overspeed. 7 Open a menu. stopping the truck completely first with the brake pedal.
3 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 9 Mute. 8 Back.
10 Reduce volume. 9 Open Media. Rocking to empty the platform*
11 Increase volume. 10 End/Reject a call. This method can be used if the load has become stuck
11 Accept a call. on the platform.
12 Push to talk.
Battery advice
To maintain good status and long service life, the batteries must be external top-up charged at least every three weeks. Heating
This must be carried out even if the batteries appear fully charged. For systems with a high load on the battery with the
The cleaning process means that the exhaust gases can
engine switched off – such as a tail lift – daily external top-up charging is recommended. Avoid deep discharges.
become very hot. Keep the area around hot components
The charger must have charge control and sufficiently high charging current: 10% of the batteries' capacity [Ah]. In one clean. Be observant when using the power take-off, for
example, the batteries have a capacity of 170 Ah. A charging current of 17 A must be used in this instance. example, in order that hot exhaust gases do not cause
damage.
The state of charge a battery can achieve is heavily dependent on temperature. At low temperatures the battery's ability to

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receive charge is significantly reduced. At +25°C the battery has the potential to reach 100% charge status, but at –18°C
the same battery can only reach 50% charge status.

Emergency evacuation
The roof hatch can be used as
GET STARTED
an emergency exit.
1 Remove the cover from the
handle.
2 Pull the handle.
3 Push away the roof hatch.
4 Climb out of the cab. Cleaning
Cleaning around the exhaust system is very important.
Remember to clean all areas where dirt can accumulate.
In certain cases, bodywork may make it difficult to clean
hot areas. Remember that cleaning can be carried out
from the wheel housing and from underneath if access
The truck has two warning triangles. The warning triangles are in from above is difficult.
the luggage area on each side of the truck. Certain trucks also
have a first-aid kit, warning flares and high-viz vests.

Cruise control
With cruise control engaged the speed is controlled automatically, which can be of assistance when driving longer distances
on major roads. Cruise control uses engine torque to control truck speed and the auxiliary brake to reduce speed if necessary
(e.g. on downhill gradients).
• Depress the brake pedal for a couple of seconds after the engine has started, otherwise cruise control will not function.
• Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 30 km/h.
Do not use cruise control in hilly terrain, heavy traffic or on slippery road surfaces!
Fuel system
Always refuel fully! (Dual tanks that are connected to each other must be filled separately.) Refuel after the day's driving in
order to avoid condensation in the fuel tank due to temperature differences.
REMEMBER to always observe the utmost cleanliness when handling the fuel systems. Make sure that you have the tank
as well-filled as possible in order to avoid condensation forming. During refuelling you should always make sure that it is
clean around the filler hole and fuel filler cap. Be careful to filter the fuel from your own tank or own drum and ensure that
all containers are clean.

This folder is adapted according to the specification of the

*GS1951324* truck in accordance with the chassis number under the
barcode.
310938
AA 310938 GBR PC24
TUV-4211 29682-39440-94
Volvo Truck Corporation