VOLVO FH/FM ACCESSORIES CONTENTS Aerials 12 Grille arch 6 Rubber mats 21 Air filter for cab 15 Headlight protectors 6 Safety box 17 Air horn 19 Hydraulic pumps 10 Safety vest 19 Airflow system 4 Illuminated sign box, Globetrotter Seat covers 20 4 Short-stop heater 22 Illuminated sign box in airflow system 4 Smoke detector 18 Immobiliser 18 Snow-chains 11 Ladder 10 Speakers 12 Lockable filler cap 18 Stacker stop 19 Loud tone horn (Jericho) 19 Stainless steel wheel accessories 9 Microwave oven 15 Storage/document box (side) 16 Aluminium wheels Ambient temperature gauge 9 14 Ampmeter 14 Armrest 21 Audio Units 13 Audio Unit remote control 13 Bottle holder 16 Bug net 19 Bumper spoiler 4 Microwave oven wiring 15 Sun visor 5 23 Mobile phone bracket 17 Sun visor – side window 16 11 Mobile phone holder 17 Superstructure attachments 11 13 Mudflaps 10 Switch panel 16 9 Mudguards 2000 10 Textile mats 20 15 Oil cooler, gearbox 9 Toolbox, plastic 10 Cooler box (engine cover) 17 Oval spotlights 7 TV-shelf 17 Cup holder 16 Parking heater 23 Voltage converter 12 Curtains 20 Power take-offs 10 Volvo Truck Alarm 18 Decorative trim for instrument panel Reading light 16 VR 100, Audio unit 13 15 Rear storage shelf 15 VR 200, Audio unit 13 Dirt deflector 4 Rectangular foglights 6 VR 300, Audio unit 13 Document box (front) 16 VR 400, Audio unit 13 Dynafleet 13 Rectangular spotlights and foglights 6 Warning triangle 19 Electrical cab heater 22 Waste basket 17 Wheel chocks 10 Cab heater Catwalk and ladder CD-changer Central lubrication system Coffee maker Refrigerator (rear storage shelf) 16 Refrigerator (under bed) 17 Rest bunk kit (day cabs) 21 Wind deflector, side windows 4 Reversing alarm 19 Wiring Kit 9 14 Roof arch 6 Fuel filter heater 22 Roof arch for airflow system 6 Working lights on roof/rear of cab wall 7 Fuel guage calibrator 14 Rotating beacon 6 Writing pad 15 14 Round spotlights with parking lights 7 Electrical engine heater 23 Electronic load indicator 14 Fire extinguisher 18 First-aid cushion Fuel economy mode Gearbox oil temperature gauge 18 Some of the equipment shown or mentioned in this brochure may be optional or available as accessories. Your Volvo dealer will be happy to provide more detailed information. We reserve the right to alter product specifications without prior notice. 2 Airflow system Effective airflow system that cuts air drag, so considerably reducing fuel consumption. Has undergone comprehensive testing in the wind-tunnel and on the road. Available for all models. Bumper spoiler Reduces air drag and also fuel consumption. Also enhances the truck’s appearance. Made of plastic, can withstand minor impacts. Illuminated sign box in airflow system Clear, illuminated advertis- Dirt deflector Dirt deflectors keep the cab sides clean. ing sign. Installation factory-prepared in the roof air deflector. Illuminated sign box, Globetrotter Large, clear advertising space across the cab’s entire width. Easily installed using the cab’s existing attachments. Wind deflector, side windows Provides draught-free ventilation without interfering with the driver’s field of vision. 4 Sun visor Practical safety detail that reduces penetration of the sun’s rays into the cab, so lowering interior temperatures. Tested in the wind-tunnel for optimum aerodynamics. The lower half is smoke-coloured, the upper half can be matched to the colour of the truck. 6 Rotating beacon Provides good all-round warning from a specially designed orange glass and powerful light. Tough and radio-suppressed. Rectangular foglights Available in two variants, with white or yellow light. Provide a short and broad beam, fitted on the bumper. Grille arch For fitting of different Headlight protectors Prevent types of auxiliary lighting. stone-chip damage with a tough Plexiglas headlight cover. Roof arch Specially designed for Roof arch for airflow system perfect fit. Suits trucks without a roof-mounted airflow system. Offers good flexibility when fitting roof-mounted accessories. Optimum aerodynamics since the design, function and safety details are all tailored to suit the specific truck model. Rectangular spotlights and foglights Advanced technology and optimised optics for maximum lighting performance. Can be placed in the arch in front of the grille or in the roof arch. Oval spotlights New type of light with a smart design. Intended primarily to be installed in the grille arch. Round spotlights with parking lights The reflector and optics Working lights on roof/rear of cab wall The work-area lights in the glass lens ensure that the halogen light’s performance is exploited to the maximum. Can be placed in the arch in front of the grille or in the roof arch. provide a sufficiently broad area of illumination to light up the load platform’s entire width or the whole area around the fifth wheel. Watertight fittings. Stainless steel wheel accessories Enhance the truck’s appearance. Easy to maintain, scratch-resistant. Nut protectors and full diameter hubcaps front and rear. Oil cooler, gearbox Prevents overheating of the oil in the gearbox. Ideal for high gross combination weights and operation in hilly terrain. Central lubrication system Provides continuous lubrication and delivers exactly the right amount of grease to each lubrication point. This can extend component life and reliability. Aluminium wheels The low weight saves valuable load capacity. Also provides enhanced brake cooling. Wiring Kit Wiring for different types of extra equipment. Moistureprotected and secure function. 9 Power take-offs Power take-offs for attachment to the engine or gearbox. Optimum performance since the power take-offs are specially designed for Volvo’s engines and gearboxes. Hydraulic pumps Choose between fixed-flow and variable-flow pumps. Ladder Placed at the rear of the Toolbox, plastic Waterproof toolbox mounted directly onto the frame. cab, makes it easy for the driver to reach up to the body. Removable. Mudguards 2000 Placed above the tyres to stop dirt from being sprayed onto the trailer. Also shields following traffic. Easy to remove and clean. Wheel chocks Ensure that the truck and trailer remain securely at a standstill on all surfaces. Fold flat for convenient storage. Mudflaps Flexible and durable, can withstand impacts. 10 Snow-chains An economical safety accessory that provides good grip owing to its square profile. S-shaped pattern. No imbalance. Superstructure attachments Attachments to simplify bodybuilding. Catwalk and ladder Gives the driver a safer working environment behind the cab. The lightweight catwalk is made of aluminium. The ladder has an anti-slip design. Available in various styles. Audio Units Volvo’s new audio systems are specially designed for the tough working environment of trucks. Neither bumps nor vibration affect their first-class sound reproduction. Owing to the DSP system that offers digital “room simulation” audio reproduction, the sound pattern is constantly adjusted so that you always feel that you are seated in the middle of the flow of sound. Functions for all audio units: VR 200, 300, 400: 18 pre-selection choices for FM stations, 12 for AM and 6 for LW. Autostore of 18 FM, 12 AM and 6 LW radio stations. VR 100: 12 pre-selection choices for FM stations, 12 for AM and 6 for LW. Autostore of 12 FM, 12 AM and 6 LW radio stations RDS retains your preselected station when the transmission frequency changes. EON and TP provide immediate traffic information whether you are listening to the radio, CD or cassette player. PTY automatically searches for channels with the type of programme that you want to hear. On vehicles with Steering Wheel Control (audio controls integrated into the steering wheel), the driver can easily and safely adjust the volume when listening to the radio, CD or cassette player. It is also possible to search for channels, store tracks on the CD player and fast-forward on cassettes. Speakers The Speakers are specially adapted to suit the various trucks. All are designed to withstand vibration as well as fluctuations in moisture and temperature. The bass speakers are installed in the doors, the treble and intermediate register speakers are fitted in the instrument panel and the full-register speakers is fitted on the cab’s rear wall. Aerials Aerials are specially designed for Volvo’s audio units to provide the best reception under all conditions. Trimmable CB aerials that provide the best possible transmission/reception are available. There are also aerial kits for the NMT 450, NMT 900 and GSM systems. All are developed specially for Volvo truck models. 12 Voltage converter Converts 24 volts to 12 volts. Choose between 11 and 19 amps. Does not radiate heat that can damage the radio or other equipment. Current-limited to protect electrical equipment. Shortcircuit proof, can only be connected the correct way. VR 100 An entry-level RDS radio with a cassette player. Has the same high quality as the other models in the VR series. Output 4×20W. VR 200 Like the VR 300 but with VR 300 A well-equipped RDS VR 400 A high-class RDS radio a cassette player instead of a CD player. Naturally with phone mute and anti-theft code. Option to connect a CD-changer and external amplifier. Output 4×20W. radio with front-fed CD player and all the necessary functions. Automatic phone mute and anti-theft protection. Option to connect a CD-changer and external amplifier. Output 4×20W. with DSP function, front-fed CD player, cassette player with all the necessary functions. Automatic phone mute and anti-theft protection. Option to connect a CDchanger and external amplifier. Output 4×30W. An IR remote control is available as an accessory for the VR 200, 300 and 400. CD-changer A high-class CD-changer for six discs. Dynafleet Dynafleet is the market’s only comprehensive transport information system. It helps you make those daily decisions that give you more efficient transport planning and better vehicle follow-up. Dynafleet offers you enhanced profitability since you always have control over fuel and operating costs. Vehicle Management Transport Management Reports vehicle data and driver times to both the driver and the office. This is information that assists in transport analysis and forms a reliable basis for vehicle managment and wage calculation. This is the complete system, giving you a range of logistical functions including the vehicle’s position. The transport planner’s daily tool for planning, managing and following up transport assignments. 13 Fuel guage calibrator An instrument for adjustment of the fuel tank sensor if the truck has been equipped with a larger fuel tank. Ensures that the gauge always provides an accurate reading. Fuel economy mode A software function that helps the driver to drive more economically. A display unit in the cab shows the average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption and target-related consumption. The readout is provided in numerical or graphic form. An effective instrument that makes it possible to cut fuel consumption by altering driving style. Gearbox oil temperature gauge A software function that measures the gearbox temperature. A display unit allows the driver to check if the gearbox is at the correct temperature. Ampmeter A software function that gives the amp reading, reducing the risk of operational disruption. Helps the driver to monitor both current and voltage. Important information, particularly in the winter or when the truck is equipped with a large number of current consuming accessories. Electronic load indicator A software function that allows you to read the front and rear axle loads on trucks equipped with EBS and air suspension. Provides continuous monitoring of load distribution, so reducing the risk of overloading and incorrect loading. Convenient readout in the information display unit. 14 Ambient temperature gauge A software function that measures ambient temperature. Convenient readout in the information display unit. Air filter for cab A highly efficient filter that reduces the entry of both particle and gas pollutants into the cab. Removes unpleasant odours and improves the driver’s working environment. Coffee-maker With a timer for automatic shut-off after 60 minutes. Crash-tested and safe installation either on the engine cover (FM) or on the dashboard (FH). Writing pad Removable writing pad with paper clamp, makes the driver’s administration more convenient. Easy to use, clips onto the steering wheel. (Not to be placed on the steering wheel while driving.) Microwave oven Microwave oven that is specially modified for operation in vehicles. Crash-tested. Rotating plate for uniform heat application. Output 500 watts. Placed in the rear storage shelf. Microwave oven wiring Wiring tailored for Volvo’s microwave oven. Rear storage shelf Practical storage shelf on the rear wall. Prepared for installation of a refrigerator or microwave oven. Decorative trim for instrument panel Kit with decorative trim if you want to replace the standard trim. In wood-effect or metal-effect. Simple installation. 15 Reading light Simple installation in the middle of the instrument panel. Provides a directed, concentrated beam of light owing to its 50 cm long flexible arm. Swith panel Panel with space for five extra switches. 16 Sun visor (side window) Document box (front) Docu- Improves safety since it eliminates the risk of being dazzled from the side. ment box for papers such as freight documents. When the lid is closed, the box can be used as a table. Easy to install on the engine compartment cover. (FM Only.) Bottle holder Practical retainer with space for a 1.5litre plastic soft-drinks bottle. Easily accessible to the driver. Cup holder Convenient Storage/document box (side) Fitted on the engine Refrigerator (rear storage shelf) Efficient compressor- compartment cover, on the passenger side. (FM Only.) driven refrigerator with a capacity of 23 litres. retainer for cups or small cans. For the driver and/or passenger. TV-shelf The shelf is placed on the rear wall to the right and is factory-prepared for installation of a 14-inch TV set. With this positioning, it is possible to watch TV from the bed. Mobile phone holder Mobile phone bracket Can be placed in any available switch panel on the instrument panel. An additional positioning alternative for the mobile phone. The bracket is placed beside the ashtray nearest the driver. Cooler box (engine cover) Refrigerator (under bed) Safety box Robust metal Quiet refrigerator with a capacity of about 19 litres. (FM only.) Combined refrigerator/freezer with a capacity of 22 litres. Replaces the storage box under the bed. (FH only.) safety box to make any attempted theft more difficult. Fitted behind the driver, between the bed and the side panel. (Sleeper cab only.) Waste basket Handy plastic waste basket. Easy to clean and rinse. Placed in the compartment beside the gear lever. 17 First-aid cushion Contains first-aid materials for minor and major injuries. Instructions in many languages. Lockable filler caps Prevent theft and sabotage with a lockable cover for the fuel tank and oil. 18 Volvo Truck Alarm Specially tailored to suit Volvo trucks for maximum protection against break-ins. The alarm is equipped with a separate battery so it is not dependent on the truck’s electrical system, and there is a separate siren to ensure optimum function. The flashing LED deters would-be thieves. Smoke detector Optical smoke detector which alerts/awakens the truck’s occupants in the event of smoke or fire. It is equipped with a warning for low battery voltage and a timer function so it can be switched off if the driver is taking a break to smoke a cigarette. The detector is automatically reactivated after ten minutes. Immobiliser The Volvo Immobiliser Fire extinguisher Very important serves as a starter block since the starter key communicates with the engine’s starting circuit via securitycoded electronic signals and random rolling codes. Without the right key, the engine simply will not start. safety item. Immense reliability and high capacity. Also extinguishes fires in the electrical system and brakes. Withstands cold conditions, down to -30°C. Bug net Fitted in front of the radiator to avoid impaired cooling performance. Extends the radiator’s service life. Very easy to clean. Stacker stop Keeps the hand- truck in place and reduces the risk of damage to load and bodywork. Warning triangle Offers you extra security in the event of an unplanned stop at the roadside. Alerts other road users. Air horn Safe operation owing to the button fitted in the centre of the steering wheel. The chrome-plated air horns produce a powerful signal. Safety vest Ensures that you can be seen on the road – both in daylight and in the dark. Loud tone horn (Jericho) With an extra-powerful sound, 118 dB. Fitted under the grille and powered by compressed air. Button in the steering wheel centre. Reversing Alarm Important safety detail that warns people behind the truck when it is reversing. Powerful signal. Connected to the truck’s reversing light and sounds automatically when reverse gear is selected. 19 Textile mats Protects the original mats. Individually moulded for perfect fit with sewn edges to avoid fraying. Easy to remove and shake clean, and washable. Marbled grey, supplied in pairs. Seat covers Perfect fit. They protect the truck’s original upholstery and meet Volvo’s stringent requirements concerning fire resistance and wear durability. Available in various colours. Can be washed at 40 degrees C. Curtains The cab feels cosier with smart and practical curtains that offer good light reduction and privacy. The curtains are ready for hanging, fire-tested and available in a variety of colours. 20 Armrest Practical and comfortable on long trips. Helps you sit better, reducing any strain on the back. Easy to fit and adjustable. Rest bunk kit (day cabs) Wallmounted bunk that transforms short breaks into relaxing rests. Folded up against the cab’s rear wall, it takes up no space at all. Supplied complete with fittings, instructions and removable, washable cover. Rubber mats Make it easy to keep the cab interior clean, while at the same time protect the original mats. Perfect fit. Meet Volvo’s fire-safety requirements. 21 Short-stop heater Comfort-enhancing feature that ensures that the cab temperature is maintained after the engine is switched off. Used for short stops and breaks. Cannot be used in combination with the parking heater. Electrical cab heater Small and effective cab heater fan with connector kit. Quick and easy installation. Fuel filter heater Prevents the fuel filter from becoming blocked with waxed diesel in very cold weather. 22 Parking heater Small, convenient and steplessly adjustable cab and engine heater with a power output of no less than 9.1 kW. Uniform distribution of heat via the truck’s standard heating ducts. Quiet operation and comfortable environment for sleeping. Regulated via a timer and thermostat. Electrical engine heater Plug-in engine heater specially designed for Volvo’s engines. Provides quick heating, which improves fuel consumption and reduces wear. Simple installation. Cab heater Dependable air heater for quick heating of the cab. Automatic power regulation, economical and quiet operation. Easy to place and fit. 23 Volvo Truck Corporation RSP 36988.09.01. English. Printed in Sweden. Volvo retains the right to modify design and equipment without prior notice.