In a modern vehicle, functions relating to the engine, gearbox, retarder, service brakes and suspension are controlled by electronics. Opticruise provides an integrated electronic link between many of these functions, optimising the driver’s control over them. Opticruise is essentially a very simple system. In fact, all the electronic functions with which it interacts would be at work on the vehicle whether or not Opticruise is fitted to your truck.

What Opticruise does:
In automatic mode, gear selection is completed automatically. In manual mode, the driver decides and makes the change.

Control for the driver:
The driver makes all the decisions and can interrupt the automatic process at any moment. Opticruise actually increases the driver’s ability to control the vehicle and, if needed, take rapid and safe emergency action.

Starting and stopping:
The driver depresses the clutch pedal, selects drive, releases the clutch and with light pressure on the accelerator the vehicle moves off smoothly. There is no need to use the clutch again until the vehicle stops.

Changing gear:
Opticruise matches engine speed and gearbox speed perfectly before moving up or down a step or two. The change is smooth, clean and fast, helping to improve fuel consumption and protecting the powertrain.

Speed control and braking:
Opticruise interacts with cruise control and the Scania Retarder, if fitted. This means automatic gear selection at the optimum time when climbing hills. A safe downhill speed in the appropriate gear can also be selected.