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W E B E D I T I O N S E N S U S I N F O T A I N M E N T...
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Volvo is one of the safest cars in mation contained in this owner's manual. the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental requirements.
03 Audio and media Introduction..........7 MY CAR............ 14 Audio and media........26 Volvo Sensus..........7 MY CAR - search paths......15 Audio and media - overview..... 27 Digital owner's manual in the car....8 MY CAR - menu options......15 Audio and media - operating the system..
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Table of contents Volume control for interrupting RDS- Setting the audio volume for external Voice recognition - settings...... 65 functions........... 41 audio source..........52 Voice recognition - voice commands..65 ® Radio text..........42 Media Bluetooth ........53 Voice recognition - quick commands..66 Automatic radio frequency update (AF)..
Table of contents 04 Internet map 05 Alphabetical Index Menu overview - CD/DVD Audio....85 Internet map..........97 Alphabetical Index........108 Menu overview - DVD Video..... 85 Internet map - operation......97 Menu overview - hard disk drive (HDD)..86 Internet map - daisy wheel and key- board............
Introduction Volvo Sensus NOTE This supplement is a supplement to the nor- Volvo Sensus is the heart of your personal The owner's manual is available for down- mal owner's manual for the car. Volvo experience. It is Sensus that provides...
. The content is searchable With a press on MY CAR all settings related ment (Sensus Navigation). and it is easy to navigate between different to the driving and control of the car are pre- Audio and media - RADIO, MEDIA, TEL*, sections.
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01 Introduction • Search - Search function for finding an Search 3. To change the input mode to numbers or article. special characters, or to perform a search, turn TUNE to one of the options • Categories - All articles sorted into cate- (see explanation in the following table) in gories.
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01 Introduction Categories Navigating in an article Related information • The articles in the owner's manual are struc- Information on the Internet (p. 11) tured into main categories and subcategories. The same article can be in several appropri- ate categories in order to be found more easily.
With a personal Volvo ID it is possible to log in Examples of services: to My Volvo web, which is a personal web To restore factory settings press MY CAR in •...
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It is possi- ble to create a Volvo ID via one of the follow- ing services: • My Volvo web - Enter your e-mail address and follow the instructions.
02 MY CAR MY CAR vary, depending on the equipment selected and the market. MY CAR is a menu source that handles many MY CAR - opens the menu system MY of the car's functions, e.g. City Safety™, locks CAR. and alarm, automatic fan speed, setting the clock, etc.
02 MY CAR MY CAR - search paths MY CAR - menu options Doors unlock 6. Scroll to and press the thumbwheel - a drop-down menu con- MY CAR is a menu source that handles many MY CAR is a menu source where many of the taining selectable options opens.
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: Selected square. My Car Drive-E here. : Empty square. Parts of the Volvo Drive-E concept are descri- Tyre pressure • with OK - then back out of Select bed here, among other things. Select from...
(p. 22) • Internet settings , see MY CAR - Internet settings (p. 23) Lock settings • Volvo On Call , see digital owner's man- ual. Automatic door locking • FAV key options - link a normally used function in MY CAR to FAV button, see Favourites (p.
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02 MY CAR Audible confirmation Fold mirrors when locking Home safe light duration 30 sec 60 sec Door lock confirmation light Tilt left mirror on reverse gear 90 sec Triple indicator Unlock confirmation light Tilt right mirror on reverse gear Daytime running lights Reduced Guard Light settings...
02 MY CAR MY CAR - driving support system Steering force level Active bending lights Driving support systems menu option in the MY CAR menu source handles functions such Medium as e.g. Collision warning system and Lane keeping aid. High Auxiliary Lights Driver support system Speed in infotainment display...
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02 MY CAR Distance alert Lane Departure Warning Road sign information Driver Alert On at startup Speed alert Related information ESC OFF • Increased sensitivity MY CAR (p. 14) • MY CAR - menu options (p. 15) City Safety Lane Keeping Aid Lane Keeping Aid BLIS Assistance mode...
02 MY CAR MY CAR - System options Language Screen saver The system settings menu option in the MY Selects language for texts in the screen CAR menu source handles functions such as and the combined instrument panel. e.g. time and languages. Language: Driver display The screen's current content fades out System options...
Navigation commands Recirculation timeout Radio commands Media commands Phone commands Auto rear defrost Navigation commands only applies if Volvo's navigation system* is installed. User setting (p. 65) Auto driver seat heater Default Trained user Auto steering wheel heater Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
02 MY CAR MY CAR - Internet settings Interior air quality system Car Wi-Fi hotspot The Internet settings menu option in the MY CAR menu source handles functions such as ® e.g. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Reset climate settings Internet settings Name Climate settings All menus in...
02 MY CAR MY CAR Information Information menu option in the MY CAR menu source handles functions such as Num- ber of keys and VIN number. Information Number of keys VIN number Related information • MY CAR (p. 14) • MY CAR - menu options (p.
03 Audio and media Audio and media Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic* er's door must be closed on cars with Key- less systems*). The audio and media system consists of radio (p. 37), media player (p. 43), TV* (p. 77) The audio and media system can be used for and the option to communicate with the 15 minutes at a time without the remote con-...
03 Audio and media Audio and media - overview Overview of the audio and media system's different parts. Steering wheel keypad. 7-inch screen. The appearance in the screen can be changed and follows the combined instrument panel's settings, see the owner's manual. Centre console control panel.
ON/OFF/MUTE - short press starts the system and long press (until the screen is off) switches off. Note that the whole of the Sensus system (including navigation*- and phone functions) starts/ switches off at the same time. Briefly press to mute the sound (MUTE) or restore the sound if it had been switched off.
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03 Audio and media you are in the normal view and press OK/ EXIT - short press leads upwards in the the INFO button to see the remaining MENU a menu is shown for the selected menu system, interrupts current function, information.
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03 Audio and media Menus The example shows navigation to different functions when the media is played from the car's hard disc drive.
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03 Audio and media Main source button - press in order to For available functions, see Audio and media change the main source or to show the - menu overview (p. 83). shortcut menu in the active source. Normal view - normal mode for the source.
Not all activity/status symbols are shown modem* all the time due to the limited space in the Only cars with Volvo On Call. Not connected to the Internet field. Related information via car modem* •...
03 Audio and media Favourites Audio and media - audio settings 4. Select a function in the menu item to link to FAV. Link a frequently used function to the FAV The audio system is pre-calibrated for optimal ® button. It is possible to link a function within >...
03 Audio and media Audio and media - general audio Related information • settings Internet-connected car (p. 69) General audio settings for the audio and media system. Press SOUND to access the audio settings Bass Treble menu ( , etc.). Turn TUNE to Treble scroll to your selection (e.g.
03 Audio and media • Audio and media - advanced audio Voice control volume - The volume of 2. Surround can be set in On/Off mode by the voice recognition (p. 63) system settings pressing OK/MENU voice. Adapt the audio settings for radio and media The surround level can be set separately if On •...
03 Audio and media • Setting the equaliser Setting the audio volume and Setting the audio volume and automatic volume control (p. 36) automatic volume control Set the equaliser and adjust the volume sepa- • Setting the audio volume for external rately for different radio frequencies or TV.
03 Audio and media • Radio Radio tuning RDS functions (p. 39) The radio automatically compiles a radio sta- It is possible to listen to the AM and FM Digital radio (DAB)* tion list (p. 38) of the strongest radio sta- radio frequencies, and in certain cases also •...
03 Audio and media Automatic radio tuning Radio station list Manual radio tuning The radio automatically collates a radio sta- The radio automatically compiles a radio sta- The radio automatically compiles a radio sta- tion list (p. 38) that the automatic radio tun- tion list of the strongest radio stations whose tion list (p.
03 Audio and media Radio stations as presets RDS functions – To activate/deactivate, in the normal view for the AM/FM source, press OK/MENU Frequently used radio stations are optimally With RDS the radio can automatically change Show Presets. and select saved as presets in order to facilitate simple to the strongest transmitter.
03 Audio and media • Alarms in the event of accidents and Automatically switches to a stronger the message and return to the interrupted transmitter if reception in the area is disasters audio source. poor The radio function is used to warn of serious Related information •...
03 Audio and media Traffic information (TP) Radio programme types (PTY) Volume control for interrupting RDS- functions This function allows traffic information that is One or more radio programme types, such as broadcast within a set radio station's RDS pop and classical music can be selected for The interrupting RDS-functions, e.g.
03 Audio and media Radio text Automatic radio frequency update Digital radio (DAB)* (AF) Some RDS stations transmit information on DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a digital programme content, artists, etc. This informa- The function automatically selects the stron- broadcasting system for radio (p. 37). The car tion may be shown on the display screen.
03 Audio and media Digital radio (DAB)* - subchannel DAB to DAB* link Media player Secondary components are usually named DAB to DAB linking means that the DAB radio The media player can playback audio and subchannels. These are temporary and can can go from one channel with poor or no video from CD/DVD discs discs and externally contain e.g.
03 Audio and media CD/DVD For basic playback and navigation, read how For basic playback and navigation, read how the system is operated and menu navigation the system is operated and menu navigation Media player (p. 43) can play back pre-recor- (p.
03 Audio and media Fast forward/reverse Random selection of disc track or When the playback of a file is finished the audio file playback of the other files in the same folder It is possible to fast forward/rewind audio and continues.
03 Audio and media Media search 1. Turn TUNE to the desired letter, press Search Carry out media search. OK/MENU to confirm. The number and There is the option to search for music in your | | } letter buttons on the control panel in the Changes from the text wheel devices.
03 Audio and media Playback and navigation of DVD video Navigation in the DVD video disc's back to the original position (without any discs selection being made). menu When playing back a DVD video disc a disc The chapter can also be changed by pressing menu may appear on the display screen.
03 Audio and media Camera angle for playback of DVD Picture settings Hard disk drive (HDD) video discs You can adjust the display settings (when the It is possible to copy music from disc/USB If the DVD video disc supports it, the function car is stationary) for brightness and contrast.
03 Audio and media Media player - compatible file formats Playback order NOTE Playback is in accordance with the list order. The media player can play back a variety of When copying from USB the music files To mix the playback order, in the normal view file types and is compatible with the formats that are not located in folders will not for the hard disk drive source, press OK/...
03 Audio and media External audio source via AUX/USB Audio specifications for MP3 file format Audio format MPEG-2 and input Format kbps MPEG-4 ® An external audio source, e.g. an iPod Audio sampling rate 8-96 kHz MPEG-1/Audio 32–320 MP3 player, can be connected (p. 52) to the audio system.
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03 Audio and media It is possible to link certain functions to the longer for the system to load storage media tem. For use in the system, an MP3 player FAV button. A linked function is then acti- USB Removable device/ that contains anything other than compatible must be set in vated simply by pressing the FAV button, see...
03 Audio and media Connecting an external audio source Setting the audio volume for external file structure and number of files there may be via AUX/USB input audio source some delay before loading is finished. ® Set the volume for an external audio source An external audio source, e.g.
Bluetooth function in For basic playback and navigation, read how longer needs to be visible/searchable, but the car's media player. Volvo recommends the system is operated and menu navigation that you contact an authorised Volvo ® only has Bluetooth activated.
03 Audio and media ® Registering a Bluetooth device although it starts from the main source MEDIA. ® It is possible to have two Bluetooth devices connected simultaneously. One phone and There are two possible ways of connecting one media device, which it is possible to devices, either search for the external device switch between.
03 Audio and media ® Automatic connection of Bluetooth 2. In the normal view for the phone source, 2. Search with the external device for Search new ® press OK/MENU and select device Bluetooth devices. phone Search new (for media device >...
03 Audio and media ® ® Changing to another Bluetooth Disconnecting the Bluetooth device 2. In the normal view for the phone source, Change device press OK/MENU and select ® When the Bluetooth device is out of range of phone It is possible to change from a connected the car it is automatically disconnected.
Removing a media device Volvo recommends that you seek assis- ® In the normal view for the Bluetooth media tance from an authorised Volvo dealer for information on compatible phones. source, press OK/MENU and select Change device Delete device.
03 Audio and media ® Bluetooth handsfree phone - Reading a text message NOTE overview The car mirrors the connected mobile To show the connected mobile phone's phone's messages and only shows these ® System overview for Bluetooth handsfree messages in the car, mirroring must be when the mobile phone is connected.
03 Audio and media Making and receiving calls ® phone by pressing OK/MENU and then Bluetooth handsfree phone - audio Call list. selecting settings Functions for handling phone calls. It is possible to adjust the call volume, audio Incoming call NOTE system volume and ring signal volume.
03 Audio and media Phone book Related information Related information • • Audio and media - operating the system Audio and media - operating the system The car mirrors the connected mobile (p. 28) (p. 28) phone's phone book and only shows this •...
03 Audio and media Phone book - quick search for Phone book - character table keypad Related information contacts in centre console • Audio and media - operating the system (p. 28) In the normal view for the phone source, turn Character table of possible characters for use •...
03 Audio and media Phone book - searching for contacts 2. Continue with the next letter and so on. number key to the desired letter or number The result of the search is shown in the and then release. Continue with the next let- Searching for contacts in the phone book phone book (3).
® system, in the radio, in a Bluetooth -con- and complying with all applicable rules of nected mobile phone or in Volvo's navigation the road. system*. The voice recognition system allows the NOTE driver to voice-activate certain functions in •...
03 Audio and media Language options for voice Help functions for voice recognition NOTE recognition Help functions are available to help you If the driver is unsure of which command Possible language options for voice recogni- become familiar with the voice recognition Help to use, he/she can say "...
03 Audio and media Voice recognition - settings Voice recognition - voice commands son. To skip a lesson and go to the next one, press . Go back to the previous lesson by Several settings for the voice recognition sys- It is possible to voice control (p.
03 Audio and media Voice recognition - quick commands Voice recognition - mobile phone Related information • Voice recognition - quick commands ® Voice recognition (p. 63) can be carried out Voice control (p. 63) a Bluetooth -connected (p. 66) using a number of predefined quick com- mobile phone to e.g.
03 Audio and media Voice recognition - radio Related information The number can be changed the number by Correction • saying " " (which deletes the last ® Bluetooth handsfree phone (p. 57) Voice control (p. 63) the radio to e.g. change Erase spoken group of numbers) or "...
03 Audio and media Voice recognition - multimedia 2. Say a frequency between 87.5 and 108.0 The following dialogue with voice commands megahertz. changes the track. Voice control (p. 63) the multimedia system to > The system changes to the radio fre- e.g.
03 Audio and media Internet-connected car Mobile phone and network operator must Voice control settings Command list support tethering (sharing the Internet con- Media commands. Connecting the car to the Internet gives the nection) and the subscription must include opportunity to use, for example, navigation Related information data traffic.
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In the future, the car will automatically con- 3. Select your network. ® nect via Bluetooth to an available network. Connect 4. Select Only cars with Volvo On Call Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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03 Audio and media Remove all networks Related information Press OK/MENU and select Settings • All networks can be removed simultaneously. Symbols in the screen (p. 32) Internet settings Connect through Please note that all user data and system set- •...
3. Enter the SIM card's PIN code > The car connects to the Internet and it is possible to use its Internet functions, see Internet-connected car (p. 69). Only cars with Volvo On Call. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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03 Audio and media 1. Press MY CAR in order to reach the nor- No or poor Internet connection mal view for the source. Then press See Internet-connected car (p. 69). OK/MENU and select Settings Related information Internet settings Car Wi-Fi hotspot •...
The apps that are available vary, but app type • Certain apps/services require a login with can include navigation services, social media, a personal Volvo ID. Register or use an Internet radio and music services, for exam- existing account and get access to a ple.
To use the web browser, the car must first be connected to the Internet (p. 69). NOTE NOTE It is possible to upgrade to Sensus Navigation which includes more functions Data is transferred when using the internet and map data updates. Contact your (data traffic), which can have a cost.
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03 Audio and media A short press on EXIT deletes an input char- 3. To change the input mode to numbers or The cursor can be moved freely across the acter. A long press on EXIT will clear all special characters, load the address page with the keypad in the centre console.
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03 Audio and media Settings NOTE The TV picture is only shown when the car is • Bookmarks Rename Reorder This system only supports TV broadcasts stationary. When the car is moving at a speed Delete in the countries that broadcast in MPEG-2 over approx.
03 Audio and media Searching TV* channels/Preset list Watch TV NOTE – In the normal view for the media source, After a search of TV channels the available If no reception is available on the preset press MEDIA, turn TUNE to and then channels are saved in a preset list.
03 Audio and media TV* - playback options Information about the current TV* Teletext* programme Functions in the TV can be edited. It is possible to look at Teletext. Press the INFO button (p. 28) in order to dis- Change subtitles Proceed as follows: play information about the current pro- 1.
03 Audio and media Reception of TV* channel is lost Remote control* If the reception for the TV channel that is The remote control can be used for all func- being shown disappears then the picture will tions in the audio and media system. The freeze.
03 Audio and media Remote control* - functions Then aim the remote control at the IR Function receiver, which is located to the right of the Possible functions to be controlled using the INFO button (p. 28) in the centre console. Navigate up/down remote control.
03 Audio and media Remote control* - battery Related information NOTE • replacement Audio and media - operating the system Be sure to dispose of the exhausted bat- (p. 28) How to replace the batteries in the remote teries in an environmentally safe manner. control for the audio and media system.
03 Audio and media Audio and media - menu overview Menu overview - AM Related information • Audio and media - operating the system Overview of possible options and settings in Overview of possible options and settings for (p. 28) the audio and media system menus.
03 Audio and media Menu overview - FM Menu overview - Digital radio (DAB)* No function Overview of possible options and settings for Overview of possible options and settings for FM radio. DAB radio. Toggle radio (p. 42) and FM menu DAB menu text or presets (p.
03 Audio and media Menu overview - CD/DVD Audio Menu overview - DVD Video Related information • Audio and media - operating the system Overview of possible options and settings for Overview of possible options and settings for (p. 28) CD/DVD Audio.
03 Audio and media Menu overview - hard disk drive Storage information (p. 48) Next subtitle (p. 47) (HDD) Overview of possible options and settings for Used space: hard disk drive (HDD). Next audio track (p. 47) Free space: HDD menu page Pop-up menu, DVD Video Press OK/MENU when a video file is being...
03 Audio and media ® Menu overview - USB ® Menu overview - iPod Menu overview - Media Bluetooth Overview of possible options and settings for Overview of possible options and settings for Overview of possible options and settings for ®...
03 Audio and media Menu overview - AUX ® Menu overview - Bluetooth (p. 53) handsfree Connect for media Overview of possible options and settings for AUX. Overview of possible options and settings for ® Bluetooth handsfree. (p. 57) AUX menu Delete device Phone menu AUX input...
03 Audio and media Menu overview - web browser Related information Stop (p. 75) • Audio and media - operating the system Overview of possible options and settings for (p. 28) web browser. New tab (p. 75) Web browser Close tab (p.
03 Audio and media Menu overview - TV* FAV key options (p. 33) Rename Overview of possible options and settings for No function TV menu Reorder Add/delete bookmark (p. 75) Presets (p. 79) Delete New tab (p. 75) Audio tracks (p.
AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY terms and conditions in the agreement. The EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, TV menu following texts are Volvo's agreements with INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE manufacturers/developers. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF Shows "TV menu", see above.
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03 Audio and media Inc. Copyright in any portions created by third notice, the name of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Please note that we cannot respond to any parties is as indicated elsewhere herein. All shall not be used in advertising or otherwise inquiries regarding the source code.
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03 Audio and media of conditions and the following disclaimer minated you agree to cease all use of Grace- with new, improved or additional data types as the first lines of this file unmodified. note data, Gracenote software and Gracenote or categories that Gracenote may provide in servers.
Software, (b) both the above copyright Related information notice(s) and this permission notice appear in • Volvo Sensus (p. 7) associated documentation, and (c) there is clear notice in each modified Data File or in the Software as well as in the documentation associated with the Data File(s) or Software that the data or software has been modified.
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03 Audio and media Declaration of Conformity for audio and navigation unit Related information • Audio and media (p. 26) • Internet-connected car (p. 69)
Contact your dealer to upgrade to Internet map is a function that enables Inter- Proceed as follows to start the Internet map Sensus Navigation. The Internet map is net-based map display. to plan your trip in order to then be guided to replaced during upgrading.
04 Internet map Internet map - daisy wheel and Enter with the daisy wheel 6. Select map options (p. 105) (e.g. full keyboard screen, map type, position information). > The position of the car is shown on the Use the daisy wheel or the centre console Internet map with traffic information keypad for entering and selecting options.
04 Internet map • Internet map - text and symbols on Enter with the numerical keyboard + OK - the daisy wheel switches between numbers and charac- the screen ters. Explanation of text and symbols that can be • MORE + OK - alternative characters are shown on the map.
04 Internet map Internet map - scroll menu To exit from Scroll mode Scrolls/moves the map in the direction of • the arrow using the corresponding num- Press EXIT or NAV. In Scroll mode the map image is moved with ber on the numerical keyboard(p.
04 Internet map Internet map - enter destination Examples of symbols for different POI NOTE options, see (p. 102). Plan a trip by entering destination. The definition of city or area may vary from country to country and even within the Stored location To access the following options, in the normal same country.
04 Internet map Internet map - points of interest (POI) Latitude and longitude symbols Enter destination with GPS coordinates. Shown here are examples of how symbols for First decide which method to use to enter the different facilities may appear. Format: GPS coordinates by highlighting OK.
04 Internet map Internet map - detailed route Public transport Facilities information Shown here are the elements that each route Hospital Ferry terminal section includes, for example, exits and inter- Medical facility sections. Taxi stand To view detailed route information, in the nor- Library mal view for the source, press OK/MENU Accommodation...
04 Internet map Internet map - route overview Internet map - route options In order to avoid one or more of the screen's listed elements along the route, highlight the Show overview map of the route. Route options contains settings for route type element + OK.
04 Internet map • Internet map - map options North up - the map is always shown with press OK/MENU and select Settings North at the top of the screen. The car Settings for different map options. options symbols. symbol moves in the current compass This is where to specify which POI options direction on the screen.
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04 Internet map Traffic information on the map Highlighted in green, yellow or red on the side of the roads on the map that have traffic information. Green means no disruptions, yel- low means slow traffic and red means con- gestion/traffic jam/accident.
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