2 INTRODUCTION
INFORMATION FOR THE OWNER
If there are questions on the maintenance and performance of your vehicle, please discuss
them with your Volvo Truck dealer. Your authorized dealer is required to have trained
mechanics, special tools and spare parts to fully service your vehicle. If necessary, your
dealer will contact the manufacturer for any assistance
In addition to this operator’s manual, there may be additional instruction/operator’s manuals
supplied by component manufacturers. These manuals are placed in the Owner’s Package
and placed in the cab. Be sure to read all the manuals thoroughly before operating the vehicle.
Various safety labels may be placed about the components by the component manufacturer.
Be sure to read and follow these labels to prevent damage to the vehicle, personal injury
or death.
Information in this manual refers to Volvo components and Volvo drivetrain. There is
also certain information regarding the Cummins engine. For detailed information on
the Cummins engine or non-Volvo engines and/or drivetrains, contact the respective
manufacturer.
Establish a Preventive Maintenance Program with the help of your local Volvo Truck dealer.
A Preventive Maintenance Program makes it possible to maximize the amount of time your
vehicle is up and running, resulting in longer component life. This makes for a safer vehicle
by reducing any mechanical failures due to poor maintenance practices.
Various truck warranty coverage plans, contingent on application and weight class, are
available. Please contact an authorized Volvo Truck dealer for complete details. Replacement
warranty certificates for Volvo Trucks are available from authorized Volvo dealers.
For trucks placed in service after October, 2002 and operating in the USA, Mexico and
Canada, Volvo dealers can order copies of the Standard Truck Warranty Certificate and the
Premium (Purchased) Truck Coverage Certificate. Warranty Certificate copies and Operator
Manuals are available in either English, Spanish or French. Contact your authorized Volvo
Truck dealer for more information.
Note: Federal law requires manufacturers to notify owners of its products in the event of
a non-compliance to a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or if a safety-related defect
is discovered. If you are not the original owner of this vehicle, please notify us about the
change in ownership at the address below or through an authorized Volvo Truck dealer. This
is the only way we will be able to contact you if necessary.
Volvo Trucks North America
Attn: Vehicle Registration Dept.
P.O. Box 26115
Greensboro, NC 27402-6115
United States of America