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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MY CAR INFOTAINMENT Introduction My Car – introduction Infotainment Volvo Sensus MY CAR paths Infotainment – overview On-board owner's manual MY CAR menus Infotainment – operating the system Change of ownership MY CAR vehicle settings On-screen symbols Information on the Internet...
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® Radio text FM radio menus Bluetooth hands-free system Media Player Audio CD/DVD menus ® Bluetooth hands-free system – overview CD/DVD Video DVD menus Call Management ® Fast forward/reverse iPod menus ® Bluetooth hands-free phones – audio settings Shuffle USB menus Phone book Media Search ®...
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Modifications to the If you have any further questions, please contact emission control system(s) may render a Volvo retailer or other representative of the your Volvo not certifiable for legal opera- Volvo Car Corporation. tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun- All information, illustrations and specifications tries.
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Volvo Sensus lock and alarm functions, automatic blower Internet connected vehicle. speed, setting the clock, etc. Volvo Sensus is the core of the contact interface Climate system. with your vehicle. Sensus provides information, Pressing the source buttons on the center con- entertainment and offers access to functions Park assist camera - CAM*.
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INTRODUCTION • On-board owner's manual Favorites : Quick access to frequently read Searching for information articles. The owner's manual can be displayed on the • Quick Guide : A selection of articles cover- center console screen and you can carry out ing commonly used functions.
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INTRODUCTION 3. To switch from letter entry mode to the entry Pressing a number key on the center console found in their respective categories but are listed mode for numbers or special characters, or while the text wheel is displayed (see the previ- here for quick access.
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Related information factory defaults. • Information on the Internet (p. 10) For vehicles equipped with the optional Volvo On Call with Sensus Connect (VOC), personal set- tings stored in the vehicle should be deleted, see QR code to the support site...
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Volvo On Call (VOC*): download the latest version of the VOC app and create a Volvo ID on the start page. These services vary and may be subject to change. Consult your Volvo retailer. * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
MY CAR My Car – introduction OK/MENU: Press the button on the center console or the thumb wheel on the steering The MY CAR menu system provides access to wheel keypad to select a menu alternative or menus for operating many of the vehicle's func- to store a selected function in the system's tions, such as setting the clock, door mirrors, memory.
MY CAR MY CAR paths MY CAR menus 6. Scroll to Doors unlock and press the thumb wheel to open a drop-down menu with set- MY CAR is a menu source where settings can MY CAR is a group of menus where settings tings that can be selected.
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These are the first four menu levels found under My Car Drive-E Favorites (p. 33) Settings . Some of these functions are standard; This section provides a description of Volvo's • Information , see MY CAR information set- others are optional. Drive-E concept. Choose among the following: tings (p.
MY CAR MY CAR vehicle settings This displays service and workshop information Audible confirmation about the vehicle and any workshop appoint- The vehicle settings in the MY CAR menus con- ments that may have been booked. trol many of the vehicle functions such as car key memory, lock settings, etc.
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MY CAR Tire pressure Tilt right mirror on reverse gear Triple indicator Calibrate tire pressure Tire monitoring Light settings Daytime running lights Interior light Floor lights Steering force level Ambiance lights Active bending lights Ambiance colors Medium High Approach light duration Speed in infotainment display Auxiliary lights 30 sec...
MY CAR MY CAR driver support settings Lane Departure Warning Road sign information The driver support settings in the MY CAR menus control functions such as collision warn- ing, driver alert, etc. Driver support system On at startup Speed alert Collision warning Collision warning ESC OFF...
MY CAR MY CAR system settings Distance alert Language The system settings in the MY CAR menus con- Select that language to be used in the trol functions such as setting the clock, chang- instrument panel and center console screen. ing display languages, etc.
Help texts for the current information on the Phone commands screen will be displayed if this setting is selected. Navigation commands only apply if Volvo's navigation system* is Reset system options installed. System options will be reset to their User setting (p.
MY CAR MY CAR climate system settings MY CAR Internet settings Interior air quality system The climate system settings in the MY CAR The Internet settings in the MY CAR menus con- ® menus control functions such as air condition- trol functions such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
MY CAR MY CAR information settings Car Wi-Fi hotspot The information settings in the MY CAR menus provide information about the number of keys and the VIN number. Information Name Number of keys VIN number Password Related information • MY CAR menus (p. 15) •...
INFOTAINMENT Infotainment The infotainment system can be used for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic* 15 minutes at a time without the remote key in The infotainment system consists of a radio, the ignition slot by pressing the on/off button. media player and has the capacity to communi- cate with a cell phone, which in some cases can While the engine is being started, the infotain- be voice controlled.
INFOTAINMENT Infotainment – overview Related information • Infotainment – operating the system (p. 28) This is an overview of the main components in the infotainment system. Steering wheel keypad. Display. The display's layout and appearance may change according to the theme chosen for the instrument panel.
INFOTAINMENT Infotainment – operating the system to search within tracks or to tune to the next/previous available radio station. The infotainment system can be operated from SOUND – press to access the menu for the center console and certain functions can adjusting bass, treble, etc.
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INFOTAINMENT or accept an incoming phone call. From a # INFO – if more information is available mode's main view, pressing this button dis- than is currently displayed on the screen, plays a menu for the selected source (e.g., press # INFO to display the remaining infor- FM in RADIO mode).
INFOTAINMENT Menu navigation An example of menu navigation (the illustration is generic and the function shown may not be available in all markets)
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INFOTAINMENT Mode button – press to change modes or cle, that the source is not currently connected or is connected but is empty. from within an active mode, to display its shortcut menu. For a list of the available functions, see Infotain- Normal view –...
Symbol Explanation grated modem* Connecting to the Internet via The integrated modem* is con- Models with Volvo On Call only. ® Bluetooth nected to the Internet via roaming Related information Connected to the Internet via (for connections in other coun- •...
INFOTAINMENT Favorites Infotainment – audio settings 4. From the menu, select the function to be stored in the * FAV button as a shortcut. The * FAV button can be used to store fre- The audio system is precalibrated for optimal >...
INFOTAINMENT • Infotainment – general sound For this reason, it may be advisable to select a Voice control volume : Volume for the voice lower sound quality in order to help ensure a con- settings control system's responses. sistent listening experience. •...
INFOTAINMENT Infotainment - advanced audio Adjusting the equalizer 2. Surround can be switched on or off by press- settings ing OK/MENU Adjust the equalizer and adapt the sound level Sound settings for the radio and other media separately for each radio waveband. The Surround level can be adjusted separately sources can be adjusted to your preferences.
INFOTAINMENT Automatic volume control Radio Web radio • Applications (p. 78) The infotainment system compensates for dis- Your vehicle's radio offers AM, FM and rupting noises in the passenger compartment. SiriusXM™ satellite radio*. Related information • If the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it may AM radio menus (p.
INFOTAINMENT Radio station search Automatic station search List of radio stations The radio automatically compiles a list of sta- The radio automatically compiles a station list The radio automatically compiles a list of the tions of the strongest stations that it is currently that is used by the automatic station search strongest stations that it is currently receiving.
INFOTAINMENT Manual radio station search Preset radio stations – In AM/FM's normal view, press OK/MENU and select Show Presets to activate (or The radio automatically compiles a list of radio Radio stations that you listen to frequently can deactivate) this function. stations but it is also possible to search for sta- be stored as presets and can be tuned by press- tions manually.
INFOTAINMENT HD Radio™reception (U.S. models The IBOC system is referred to as a "hybrid" available on that particular frequency. See only) since it is both analogue and digital. During also the section "Sub-channels" below). hybrid operation, receivers still continue to •...
INFOTAINMENT HD Radio™ - switching on and off available on that particular frequency. See Please note that this will only switch HD on or off also the section "Sub-channels" below). for the selected waveband (AM, FM1, etc.). The factory setting for HD radio is off. •...
INFOTAINMENT HD Radio™ - sub-channels or on the steering wheel keypad for approxi- If you press a sub-channel's preset button, it may mately 1 second. To go to subchannel 2 (if avail- take up to 6 seconds before the channel In many cases, a main HD Radio station (FM able), press and hold the right arrow key on the becomes audible.
• Time alignment (Digital program material example, 93.9 WNYC (Volvo uses the symbol Avoid any obstructions, such as metallic objects in extreme cases can be as much as 8 ">" to indicate there are sub-channels availa- transported on roof racks or in a ski box, or other seconds behind the analogue).
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INFOTAINMENT • 3. If you tune to an unsubscribed channel, the 2. Scroll to Traffic announcement and press Press the thumb wheel on the steering SiriusXM™ ID will be displayed (see "Sir- the thumb wheel on the steering wheel key- wheel keypad or OK/MENU on the center iusXM™...
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INFOTAINMENT • • SiriusXM™ ID Radio text : this displays information describ- Title : the channel list will display the name of ing the channel that you are currently listen- the track that you are currently listening to. The SiriusXM™ ID (sometimes referred to as the ing to.
INFOTAINMENT SiriusXM™ satellite radio* - Related information Channel presets • selecting categories/channels Sirius channels can be stored as presets on the SiriusXM™ satellite radio* - selecting cate- number keys on the center console for easy gories/channels (p. 45) Channel categories are lists of stations offering access.
TUNE to access the channel list. periods of time or for a ski area. Scroll to This feature is only available in vehicles equip- ped with the optional Volvo navigation system. Forecast and press the thumb wheel on the 2.
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Storm information the existing presets before the new one can be will be grayed out. Contact a trained and • Show on map qualified Volvo service technician for added. • Legend assistance. Favorites •...
INFOTAINMENT Radio text Media Player Some FM or SiriusXM™ satellite radio* stations The media player can play audio and video files transmit information about program content, from CDs/DVDs and external devices connected artists, etc., which can be shown on the display. to the AUX/USB sockets.
INFOTAINMENT CD/DVD ® ture. Navigate through this structure by turning Gracenote MusicID TUNE. ® Gracenote MusicID is the industry standard for The media player can play commercially pur- music recognition. This technology is used to chased discs as well as ones that you have Play a track by pressing OK/MENU.
INFOTAINMENT Fast forward/reverse Shuffle Related information • Infotainment – operating the system (p. 28) The fast forward/reverse feature can be used for This function plays the tracks/audio files in ran- • Fast forward/reverse (p. 50) audio/video files dom order (shuffle). •...
INFOTAINMENT Media Search 1. Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press Start the media search. Search OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter | | } You can search for music in your connected Switch from the text wheel to the keys on the center console can also be used.
INFOTAINMENT Playing and navigating in DVDs Navigating in a DVD's menus It is also possible to change chapters by pressing on the center console control panel While a video DVD is playing, a disc menu may or on the steering wheel keypad. appear on the screen that enables you to make additional settings such as selecting subtitles, Related information...
INFOTAINMENT Camera angle while playing DVD Screen settings Media player – compatible file videos formats Certain screen settings, such as brightness and If supported by the DVD, this function makes it contrast, can be adjusted (while the vehicle is The media player supports a number of different possible to select the camera angle from which not moving).
INFOTAINMENT External audio sources via the MP3 audio specifications Audio format MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AUX/USB sockets Format kbps Audio sampling rate 8–96 kHz ® External audio sources such as an iPod or an MPEG-1/Audio 32–320 Channels (ch) 1ch and 2ch mp3 player can be connected to the infotain- ment system.
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INFOTAINMENT From the source’s normal view, turn TUNE to NOTE NOTE access the folder structure or to search among When using a longer type of USB device, To start playback, the source should be set to categories. Navigate in this structure by turning ®...
AUX input and select Standard exists. If the problem persists, contact a Boost trained and authorized Volvo service technician. NOTE Sound quality may be affected if the MP3 player is being charged while the system is in AUX mode. To help prevent this, avoid charg-...
Certain functions can be stored in the FAV but- available at you Volvo retailer. ® When Bluetooth is active and the most recently ton. A stored function can then be started easily •...
INFOTAINMENT ® Connecting a Bluetooth device The examples are based on pairing a cell media player , which makes it possible to phone but pairing another device is done in the switch between these devices. ® Two Bluetooth devices (a cell phone and a same way.
INFOTAINMENT ® Method 1: search for the external Method 2: search for the vehicle using Pairing a Bluetooth device ® device using the infotainment system's the external device’s Bluetooth ® Two Bluetooth devices (a cell phone and a menus function media player) can be connected at the same 1.
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INFOTAINMENT The examples are based on pairing a cell phone. Method 1: search for the external Method 2: search for the vehicle using Connecting a media player is done in the same ® device using the infotainment system's the external device’s Bluetooth way.
INFOTAINMENT ® ® Automatically connect a Bluetooth Switching to another Bluetooth 2. From the telephone’s normal view, press OK/MENU and select Change phone device device > The infotainment system will search for ® If more than one device is connected at the When a Bluetooth device has been paired to previously connected phones.
INFOTAINMENT ® ® ® Disconnecting a Bluetooth device Deleting a Bluetooth device Bluetooth hands-free system ® ® ® When a Bluetooth device is out of range, it is Paired Bluetooth devices can be deleted A Bluetooth -enabled cell phone or other device automatically disconnected.
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A list of compatible phone, the following will occur: the display. phones is available at your Volvo retailer or at • A pop-up window or notification will be 1. Press TEL followed by OK/MENU to access www.volvocars.us...
INFOTAINMENT ® Call Management Bluetooth hands-free system – From the telephone’s normal view, press OK/ MENU and select Call list to see the currently overview These functions help to manage phone calls. connected phone's call list. The illustration provides an overview of the Incoming calls ®...
INFOTAINMENT ® Phone book Bluetooth hands-free phones – NOTE audio settings The list of contacts (phone book) displayed on In certain cases, the connected cell phone's the infotainment system's screen mirrors the Volume settings can be made for phone calls, ringing tone may not be switched off when phone book in the currently connected cell the infotainment system and for when the phone...
INFOTAINMENT Quick phonebook searches Phone book – character table for Related information • the center console keypad Infotainment – operating the system (p. 28) From the telephone’s normal view, turn TUNE • ® clockwise to display the list of contacts (phone- The following table shows the characters that Bluetooth hands-free system (p.
INFOTAINMENT Searching for phone book contacts 3. To switch from letter entry mode to the entry Button Function mode for numbers or special characters, or The following is the procedure for searching for + 0 p w to go to the pone book, turn TUNE to one of contacts in you're your phone book the selections (see the explanation in the fol- lowing table) in the list for switching charac-...
® connected cell phone. See Bluetooth hands-free system (p. 62) for more detailed information. • Volvo' optional navigation system has a separate user's guide containing that system's specific voice commands. Right side steering wheel keypad Voice control button Voice control offers convenience and enables the driver to keep his/her hands on the steering •...
INFOTAINMENT • Voice control language Voice control help functions The vehicle's doors, windows and moonroof* should be closed when using the voice con- The languages available for voice control can be These functions help you get started using the trol system selected in the MY CAR menu system.
INFOTAINMENT Voice control settings Voice control commands Speaker adaptation The system will display a number of phrases for There are a number of settings that can be made Voice control enables the driver to voice-activate you to say. Adaptation can be started in the nor- for the voice control system (p.
INFOTAINMENT • Voice control command shortcuts Cell phone voice control Radio voice control (p. 72) • Multimedia voice control (p. 73) The system provides lists of voice command Voice commands (p. 68) can be used to control shortcuts (p. 68). many of the most common functions in a ®...
INFOTAINMENT Radio voice control digits spoken) or Delete (which will erase the Other commands entire phone number). By saying Repeat , the Additional radio voice commands can be found in Radio voice commands (p. 68) can be used to system will repeat the entire phone number. the MY CAR normal view by pressing OK/MENU e.g., change stations.
INFOTAINMENT Multimedia voice control Internet connection 2. Say the track's number (one number only, e.g., twenty-three, not two-three). Voice commands (p. 68) can be used to control Connecting the vehicle to the Internet makes it > The system will switch to the selected the multimedia functions such as changing possible to utilize navigation services, web radio track on the active media source.
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A symbol on the screen (p. 32) will show the cur- The default Internet connection setting is "none." rent status of the connection. When one of the other connection methods has Only models with Volvo On Call * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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INFOTAINMENT vated the next time the phone is used to connect Wi-Fi technology and security Wi-Fi to the Internet. The vehicle can be connected to a Wi-Fi network at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. If several devices are To disconnect, see the section "Disconnecting". using this frequency simultaneously, this may The vehicle can store information on a maximum result in reduced performance.
Internet connection (p. 73). Related information • On-screen symbols (p. 32) • Change of ownership (p. 10) Models equipped with Volvo On Call with Sensus Connect* only. * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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INFOTAINMENT When an Internet connection has been estab- NOTE lished using the modem, this connection (a Wi-Fi • The data subscription in the vehicle must hotspot) can be shared (tethered) to enable other be active in order to connect to the Inter- devices in the vehicle to use the modem.
INFOTAINMENT Applications Related information • Internet connection (p. 73) Applications (apps) are services that can be • On-screen symbols (p. 32) used when the vehicle is connected to the Inter- net. The apps available vary and include services related to navigation, social media, web radio and music.
Certain apps require a personal Volvo ID. browser for searching for and displaying Internet be installed (activated) in your vehicle at any Register an ID (see Volvo ID (p. 11)) or use content. time, giving you access to additional functions an existing one to access useful functions and map information.
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INFOTAINMENT ® 2. Continue to the next letter, etc. The results of Press EXIT briefly to erase a single character. For Bluetooth Internet connections, the the search will be displayed in the phone Press and hold EXIT to erase all characters. ®...
INFOTAINMENT • Infotainment menu overview A pop-up menu can be accessed by pressing Bookmarks – Rename Reorder button 5 on the center console or by moving the Delete This is a general overview of the selections and cursor to a non-clickable area and pressing OK/ •...
INFOTAINMENT AM radio menus FM radio menus No function The following is an overview of the settings that The following is an overview of the settings that can be made for AM radio. can be made for FM radio. (p. 48) and Pre- AM menu FM menu...
INFOTAINMENT Audio CD/DVD menus Video DVD menus Related information • Infotainment – operating the system (p. 28) The following is an overview of the settings that The following is an overview of the settings that • can be made for audio CDs/DVDs. Infotainment menu overview (p.
INFOTAINMENT ® USB menus iPod menus Next subtitle (p. 52) The following is an overview of the settings that The following is an overview of the settings that ® can be made for USB. can be made for an iPod Next audio track (p.
INFOTAINMENT ® AUX menus Media Bluetooth menus (p. 57) Connect for media The following is an overview of the settings that The following is an overview of the settings that ® can be made for AUX. can be made for Media Bluetooth (p.
INFOTAINMENT ® Web browser menus Bluetooth hands-free menus Related information • Infotainment – operating the system (p. 28) The following is an overview of the settings that The following is an overview of the settings that • ® Infotainment menu overview (p. 81) can be made for the web browser.
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INFOTAINMENT Stop FAV key options (p. 79) (p. 33) Rename New tab (p. 79) No function Reorder Close tab (p. 79) Add/delete bookmark (p. 79) Zoom in Delete New tab (p. 79) (p. 79) Content filtering Zoom out (p. 79) Close tab (p.
INFOTAINMENT Disclaimers SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; contributors may be used to endorse or promote OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER products derived from this software without The following disclaimers apply to your infotain- CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, specific prior written permission.
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INFOTAINMENT by third parties is as indicated elsewhere herein. sale, use or other dealings in this Software Unicode: 5.1.0 All Rights Reserved. Copyright (C) [1991-2000] without prior written authorization from Silicon COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Silicon Graphics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Graphics, Inc.
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INFOTAINMENT NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY only by means of the intended End-User func- Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote serv- RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE tions of this application or device. ice. COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the The Gracenote Software and each item of Grace- INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE BE LIABLE FOR Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for...
INFOTAINMENT Type approval Declaration of Conformity for the audio and navigation systems The following is a declaration of conformity. Wi-Fi...
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INDEX INDEX Applications (apps) ID, Volvo Audio Cell phone Infotainment (Infotainment system) surround disconnecting Infotainment system 39, 40, 41, 42 hands-free Audio system AUX menu Pairing HD digital radio 39, 40, 41, 42 Bluetooth media menu pairing/connecting ® CD/DVD/external device - shuffle...
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INDEX using menus 28, 81 system settings voice control voice control web browser Sensus Internet Sirius weather connect ® SiriusXM Satellite radio modem traffic information Ownership, changing Internet connected car SiriusXM™ satellite radio browser Sound Profile Internet connection Surround applications (apps) Symbols Phone on-screen...
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INDEX Vehicle information Voice control cell phones giving commands global commands help functions introduction multimedia devices radio selecting a language settings Volume cell phone/media player Volvo ID Volvo Sensus Wi-Fi...
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