Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual page 148

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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ses from the system. The voice control system
uses the same microphone as devices connected
with Bluetooth, and the voice control system
responds through the vehicle's loudspeakers. In
certain cases, text messages will also be dis-
played in the instrument panel. The functions are
controlled using the right-side steering wheel
keypad and settings are made in the center dis-
play.
System updates
The voice control system is continuously
improved. For optimal functionality, always down-
load the latest update at support.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Using voice commands (p. 146)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Climate control system voice commands
(p. 205)
• Voice control settings (p. 149)
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Using voice commands
Press the button for voice con-
trol on the right-side
steering wheel keypad to acti-
vate the system and initiate a
voice command dialog.
These may include:
• Wait until after the tone, and then speak in
your normal voice at a normal speed.
• Do not speak while the system is responding
(the system is unable to process commands
during this time).
• Avoid background noises in the passenger
compartment by keeping doors, windows and
the panoramic roof* closed.
Voice control can be canceled by:
pressing briefly and saying "
•
• pressing and holding the steering wheel key-
pad's voice command button
audible signals are given.
To speed up the voice command dialog and skip
system responses, press the voice command but-
ton while the system is responding and give
your next command.
To change the audio volume of the system, turn
the volume knob while the voice is speaking. It is
possible to use other buttons while voice com-
mands are being given. However, because other
audio is silenced during dialog with the system, it
is not possible to perform any functions con-
nected to audio using the buttons.
Voice command examples
Press , say "
[number category]
from the phone book. If the contact has several
phone numbers (e.g. home, cell, work), the right
category must also be given.
Press and say "
cellular
".
Commands/phrases
The following commands can usually be used in
any situation:
Cancel
". Repeat
•
" " - repeats the most recent voice
command in the current dialog.
Cancel
• " " - cancels the dialog.
until two
Help
• " " - initiates a help dialog. The system
responds with commands that can be used
in the current situation, an instruction or an
example.
Call [First name] [Last name]
" - calls the selected contact
Call Robyn Smith
* Option/accessory.