Driver Instructions
Endurant
™
12-Speed
Automated Transmission
TRDR0950 EN-US
Ma
rch 2023
Page 1: ...Driver Instructions Endurant 12 Speed Automated Transmission TRDR0950 EN US March 2023...
Page 2: ...15 Trailer Operation 16 Features 17 Hill Start Aid 17 Vehicle Facing Uphill Forward Mode HSA 18 Vehicle Facing Downhill Reverse Mode HSA 18 Clutch Abuse Protection 19 Engine Overspeed Protection 20 Sh...
Page 3: ...Procedure 30 Transmission Air Supply 31 Proper Transmission Lubrication 32 Lubrication Specifications 32 Transmission Oil Level Inspection Procedure 33 Transmission Lubrication Change Intervals 34 Ve...
Page 4: ...l provide additional details required to avoid damaging a component or incorrectly completing a repair Ensure to read understand and follow each statement to properly com plete a repair NOTICE Indicat...
Page 5: ...N Ensure to read understand and follow each statement outlined below Failure to read understand and follow each statement outlined below could result in component damage Before operating a Power Take...
Page 6: ...on driver interface device or automatically initiate a gear change based on vehicle operating condi tions Refer to Transmission MANUAL LOW Mode Override on page 14 R Selects Reverse mode see page 8 fo...
Page 7: ...lay when the transmission system cannot achieve Neutral gear position CA appears in the gear display when a clutch abuse protection event is occur ring AN appears in the gear display when the transmis...
Page 8: ...no longer indicated NOTICE If the clutch temperature message is indicated allow the engine to idle shutting off the engine prolongs the condition In most cases the transmis sion system will recover an...
Page 9: ...ot depressed prior to selecting a gear lever position shift mode using the transmission driver interface device the request will be denied 5 Select the desired gear lever position shift mode using the...
Page 10: ...e transmission is in neutral gear position NOTICE Neutral gear position should always be achieved before initiating a power down except in cases of an emergency 4 Set the vehicle parking brake WARNING...
Page 11: ...erface device instructions If vehicle speed is greater than 2 MPH the transmission system will not allow engagement into a Reverse gear position Note The transmission system may automatically override...
Page 12: ...nstruc tions Failure to follow these instructions could cause unintended vehicle movement and may result in major vehicle component damage property damage severe injury or death Note When attempting t...
Page 13: ...priate gears based on vehicle operating conditions The driver may request a gear shift while driving using the trans mission driver interface device to Upshift or Downshift to a desired gear when the...
Page 14: ...Upshift Downshift request equals one gear change The transmission system holds the current gear position until the driver initiates another Upshift or Downshift Note The transmission system may automa...
Page 15: ...e Gear the transmis sion will remain in the current gear any Upshift or Downshift requests using the transmission driver interface device are not allowed and an audible tone may be emitted every 10 se...
Page 16: ...terface device while the vehicle is stationary the transmission system will shift into 1st gear and remain there any Upshift or Downshift requests using the transmission driver interface device are no...
Page 17: ...k driven and the engine is approaching its high RPM level limit the transmission system will override the MANUAL or LOW mode functions and perform an Upshift to prevent engine damage NOTICE The transm...
Page 18: ...n road conditions rain ice snow etc and does not want the transmission system to make a gear shift the driver may select MANUAL M mode using the transmission driver interface device The transmission s...
Page 19: ...using the Downshift function as needed on the transmission driver interface device Refer to vehicle and trailer manufacturer guidelines for unlocking slid ing and locking trailer axles Note If repeat...
Page 20: ...eep the vehicle foundation brakes applied for 3 seconds after the driver releases the vehicle service brake The feature may be disabled for one launch by selecting the vehicle s HSA switch When the HS...
Page 21: ...ded vehicle movement and may result in major vehicle component damage property damage severe injury or death Vehicle Facing Downhill Reverse Mode HSA 1 The transmission system must be in Reverse R mod...
Page 22: ...e Transmission Control Module TCM and how the OEM has implemented them Refer to OEM for more information on the dashboard display Note The default configuration for this feature in the TCM is Disabled...
Page 23: ...ally Upshifting or Down shifting to the desired gear using the transmission driver interface device Refer to OEM transmission driver interface device instructions Note If the transmission system deter...
Page 24: ...device If Pushbutton controlled select the desired forward or reverse mode with the vehicle service brake applied If stalk shifter controlled select Neutral N mode then select the desired forward or...
Page 25: ...ll automatically shift into a neutral state allowing the vehicle to roll uninterrupted as the driver brings it to a stop Once stopped the transmission system auto matically shifts into an appropriate...
Page 26: ...re configured in the Transmission Control Module TCM and how the OEM has implemented them Refer to OEM for more information on the dashboard display A flashing number in the gear display indicates the...
Page 27: ...is configured in the Transmission Control Module TCM at the OEM The configuration can be changed using Ser viceRanger Creep Mode Creep Mode allows the vehicle to be driven at engine idle speed no vehi...
Page 28: ...al N mode using the transmission driver interface device 3 Switch Force Neutral switch to On To deactivate Force Neutral 1 Ensure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Switch Force Neutral switch to Off...
Page 29: ...ening A dual PTO optioned transmission is available with a rear mounted 4 bolt PTO opening NOTICE The default configuration for this feature in the Transmission Control Module TCM is Disabled unless E...
Page 30: ...at a complete stop 2 Depress and hold the vehicle service brake 3 Switch the PTO switch to Off Mobile PTO Operation To engage a PTO for mobile operation 1 Ensure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 S...
Page 31: ...river interface device 3 Set the vehicle parking brake Note Gear display indicators messages and tones will vary based on how the transmission system features and functions are configured in the Trans...
Page 32: ...numbers handy NOTICE Do not remove or destroy the transmission identification tag Model Number The model number gives basic information about the transmission and is explained below Serial Number The...
Page 33: ...se the following procedure to reset the TCM 1 Continue to drive the vehicle to a safe location 2 Select Neutral N mode using the transmission driver interface device Note Once Neutral is selected a ge...
Page 34: ...outside this range can result in degraded or complete loss of transmission engagement and shift capabilities CAUTION Vehicle air quality is important for transmission system operation Failure to foll...
Page 35: ...nd inspect regularly 2 Follow maintenance interval chart 3 Use the correct grade and type of lubricant 4 Buy lubricant from an approved dealer Lubrication Specifications Use only Eaton approved lubric...
Page 36: ...left side of the rear housing 5 Place a suitable container under the Oil Check Plug and remove the check plug with a 6 mm hex key 6 Oil level is correct when a small amount of oil runs out of the Oil...
Page 37: ...ting angle is the transmission mounting angle in the chassis plus the percent of upgrade expressed in degrees Transmission Lubrication Change Intervals Lubricant changes should be based on the interva...
Page 38: ...ith the drive wheels still in contact with the road surface the vehicle axle shafts or driveline must be removed or discon nected prior to towing vehicle CAUTION Failure to follow the Vehicle Towing p...
Page 39: ...Limited Driveline Connected Towing require ments listed below will result in transmission damage and voids the transmis sion warranty Vehicle and Transmission System Requirements Vehicle air pressure...
Page 40: ...could cause unin tended vehicle movement and may result in major vehicle component damage property damage severe injury or death Vehicle and Transmission System Requirements Key on with engine off En...
Page 41: ...est Mode Note Gear display indicators messages and tones will vary based on how the transmission system features and functions are configured in the Transmission Control Module TCM and how the OEM has...
Page 42: ...driver needs to slowly depress and hold the accelerator pedal less than 50 allowing the engine time to react to the input As soon as the transmission sees the engine responding to the accel erator pe...
Page 43: ...longer drivers will need to take this into account Cruise Gears The Cummins ISX12 CNG engines operate at a higher RPM to develop the same power as a diesel engine so with this in mind the Endurant HD...
Page 44: ...ities of the software and products with all options installed Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained within Eaton makes no representation about the comple...