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W E B E D I T I O N R O A D A N D T R A F F I C I N F O R M A T I O N – R T I...
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Event at next guidance point Itinerary destination Name of next road/street Excluded area for route Facility (petrol station) Estimated distance to destination Estimated travel time to destination or estimated time of arrival (ETA) Map scale Planned route Current road/street name Planned route interim destinations Next guidance point Known landmark...
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ROAD AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION - RTI Volvo's navigation system is a traffic information You will see just how intuitive it is to use. Try it and road navigation system developed by Volvo. out. In order to get along with the system we rec-...
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Manual...................... 8 Before starting..................9 Menus..................... 11 Component location and functions XC90..........14 Controls....................16 Keyboard....................17 Display modes and voice messages............18 Main unit, updating, maintenance............20...
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G E T T O K N O W Y O U R N A V I G A T I O N S Y S T E M...
01 Get to know your navigation system Before starting General Map position On/Off The navigation system can be used without a After Startup, the Main menu is displayed destination being selected. The map with the briefly until the screen switches to Map The system is switched on automatically position of the car is shown on the screen mode.
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01 Get to know your navigation system Before starting Shut down with the navigation Easy 2. Scroll to Settings made in mode do not transfer button. Advanced over to mode and vice versa, but instead are stored in each respective mode. 3.
01 Get to know your navigation system Menus Menu options in two levels Simple Menu options in two levels Advanced Guiding voice mode mode Guiding volume Set destination Set destination Language Address Address Colour Facilities Facilities Map view Last 20 Stored locations User mode Point on map...
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01 Get to know your navigation system Menus Address Current position Settings Traffic information Route options Map options Guiding options System options Start demo Shut down For information on all possible menu options in Advanced mode, see page 38.
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01 Get to know your navigation system Menus...
01 Get to know your navigation system Component location and functions XC90 Main unit route outline even if the GPS signal is tempo- Keypad rarily lost, e.g. when driving through a tunnel. The system is hard disk based. For more The keypad is located on the right-hand rear information, see page 20.
When the calculation symbol appears, the Navigation button tem's control panel (XC90 only). system is unable to accept any commands Scroll between different menu options using from the navigation, ENTER or BACK the navigation button –, the keypad's locat-...
01 Get to know your navigation system Keyboard Entering and selecting options The scroll bar on the right-hand side of the list shows that there are more alternatives in the list than those shown on the screen. The number ( ) indicates the number of options.
01 Get to know your navigation system Display modes and voice messages Different display mode appearances Voice messages Compass The appearance of the screen image depends After a destination has been set, Guidance is The map image can show on geographic position and the settings activated and when a junction or exit is the compass in two different made, e.g.
Handle DVD discs with care. When they are 5. After the update the DVD disc with the mation are issued regularly. Contact a Volvo not in use they must be stored in their pack- latest update must remain in the unit. If dealer for the latest issue.
02 Easy user mode Menus General Quick menu Traffic information Easy Advanced Irrespective of whether When the navigation system starts up the user settings are selected, traffic information required user settings are selected Easy G029190 transmitted is always received and presented. The most common functions are collected Easy mode, only the most important...
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02 Easy user mode Menus Menu – Press ENTER in Map scroll mode to view the Scroll menu. Scale Changes the size of the map image to pro- vide a larger perspective or more detail. Pressing ENTER on the options (+) or (-) changes the map scale in various stages, from 50 metres up to 100 km.
02 Easy user mode Menu tree Menu options Show destination page page User mode Shown here are three of the menu tree's lev- Simple/Advanced els. Several of the menus at level three have Delete destination page further submenus - these are described in Shut down page 9 more detail in their respective sections.
02 Easy user mode Set destination Address Country Country City 1. Scroll to ) and/or NOTE City ) and press ENTER. The definition of city or area may vary from 2. Or choose from the latest options country to country and even within the same country.
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Confirms input number. ties. Cancel Facilities is a collective name for petrol sta- Go back to previous screen. tions, hotels, restaurants, Volvo dealers, hos- Search by facilities pitals, car parks etc. Enter a junction – Press ENTER to access a submenu with...
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02 Easy user mode Set destination Select from among the last 20 Set destination Last 20 A list of the twenty most recent destinations is displayed. – Scroll to the desired destination using or ENTER to access the submenu. Set as destination Adds the destination to the itinerary.
02 Easy user mode Show/Delete destination Show destination on map Show destination Press ENTER to obtain a map overview – of the area you set as final destination. Delete destination Remove destination 1. Press ENTER to reach the destination to be deleted.
02 Easy user mode Settings Guiding voice Map view Settings Guiding voice Settings Map view The map can be displayed in (from Set female or male guiding voice directly above) or (obliquely from above). Guiding volume Distance Unit Settings Guiding volume Settings Distance Unit Select the volume of voice messages, or...
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Menus..................... 34 Menu tree....................38 Set destination..................40 Itinerary....................45 Current position..................48 Traffic information................... 49 Settings....................50 Simulation....................55...
03 Advanced user mode Menus General Quick menu line from the current position to the destina- tion. When the navigation system starts up the required user settings are selected G029190 Pressing ENTER on the second option dis- Advanced The most common functions are collected plays a map showing the entire route outline together in the Quick menu, which makes from start to destination.
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03 Advanced user mode Menus points and type of manoeuvre are displayed 2. Scroll to the street/road to be avoided It is also possible to avoid an area by marking Avoid in addition to the road name. and press ENTER. a square area directly on the map, see specified areas under...
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03 Advanced user mode Menus • Scroll menu Pressing ENTER on the options (+) or (-) transmitted is always received and presented. changes the map scale in various stages, For more information, see page 58. Map scroll from 50 metres up to 100 km. In Scroll mode, a hairline cross is man- •...
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03 Advanced user mode Menus Activating the map Selects map options in the Quick menu. • Select required surveillance. Store location (Store location) Saves a selected location, which then appears under: Set destination Stored locations Follow route in itinerary The route outline is followed automatically using To be able to easily follow a set route in the button itinerary, there is a built-in "magnet function"...
03 Advanced user mode Menu tree Menu options page page Stored locations Route options Shown here are three of the menu tree's lev- Add to itinerary/Informa- View Route options els. Several of the menus at level three have tion/Sorting/Delete loca- under Settings further submenus - these are described in tion...
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03 Advanced user mode Menu tree page page Route options System options Route Guiding voice Avoid motorways/toll Guiding volume roads/ferries/car trains/ Language traffic problems/time- Menu colour restr. roads/specified areas Map colour Reset to default Screen saver Help page Map options Distance unit Facility selection User mode...
03 Advanced user mode Set destination Address Country Country City 1. Scroll to ) and/or NOTE City ) and press ENTER. The definition of city or area may vary from 2. Or choose from the latest options country to country and even within the same country.
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03 Advanced user mode Set destination Enter a junction City and press ENTER. 1. Select Facilities is a collective name for petrol sta- tions, hotels, restaurants, Volvo dealers, hos- – Intersection Junction Scroll to ) and 2. Scroll to Post code and press ENTER.
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Name. NOTE ously, e.g. home address, favourite restau- There are sub-categories for e.g. restau- rant, airport, Volvo dealer. Information on how It is also possible to search for facilities rants to simplify searching. to store a location, see page 46.
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03 Advanced user mode Set destination Edit Add information on stored location Information Change name, add sound, etc. for a stored – Provides information about the destination. Edit, Add info. Select , scroll with location. See under the following heading, and press ENTER to add further informa- Delete location Add information on stored location.
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03 Advanced user mode Set destination Set as destination 5. Scroll to and press NOTE ENTER to select the location as a desti- It is also possible to search for a location nation. on the map directly with the crosshair by 6.
03 Advanced user mode Itinerary Create an itinerary Start guidance (Start guidance) Itinerary layout Itinerary Itinerary Destination/intermediate destination The menu option Itinerary Itinerary )can be Starts guidance to the destination. – Select an input destination and press accessed only when you have input an itiner- ENTER or to access the submenu.
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03 Advanced user mode Itinerary Delete from itinerary Save a location on the map Itinerary Delete the whole itinerary All waypoints and the final destination are deleted. Clear itinerary – Scroll directly to press ENTER. Delete intermediate destination in the itinerary Itinerary 1.
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03 Advanced user mode Itinerary Next destination in itinerary 2. Press ENTER if several destinations are presented in order to view information and see them on the map. 3. Step through to MapMap and press ENTER to view the map of the area. Next destination The map image shows the next destination.
03 Advanced user mode Current position Current position Specifies the number of satellites the system is in contact with. Current position The map image shows the car's position. – Press ENTER or to obtain information on the location, such as name and coor- dinates for example.
03 Advanced user mode Traffic information Traffic information Settings Traffic information Easy Advanced Irrespective of whether user settings are selected, traffic information transmitted is always received and presented. For more information, see page 58. NOTE Traffic information is not available in all areas/countries.
03 Advanced user mode Settings Route options Route Avoid car train Select a fast, short or simple route when cal- Indicate whether car trains are to be avoided culating a route. when calculating a route. • Avoid traffic problems Fast : As far as possible the system priori- Indicate whether the system should give con- tises major roads with high speed limits.
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03 Advanced user mode Settings Map options Adjust size 2. To change the size: Select Adjust size ) and press ENTER. > Change the shape of the marker field using the navigation button so that it covers the area to be avoided, then press ENTER.
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03 Advanced user mode Settings 2D North Compass screen and the option provides 2D with compass direction North always Choose whether the compass is to be dis- upwards. played on the screen. Current location Indicate whether the name of the street/road on which the car is currently driving should be shown at the bottom of the screen.
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03 Advanced user mode Settings System options Charge zone warning NOTE Besides road tolls with barriers or other The type of information permissible for Settings System options blocking systems, there are also charge inclusion on the map is stipulated in routes/zones without physical barriers, such national legislation.
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03 Advanced user mode Settings Help NOTE Indicate whether help texts should be dis- Information on height is displayed in incre- played at bottom of the screen. ments of 10 m. All heights below 50 m ASL Distance Unit are displayed as <50 m. Select the unit to be displayed for distance - statute mile About...
03 Advanced user mode Simulation Start demo (simulation) Settings Start demo Demo demonstrates the system when the car is stationary by simulating a journey to a specified destination. It is also possible to make settings during the demonstration. Stop demo stops the simulation.
04 Traffic information General Display and reception Extent A symbol is shown in the upper left-hand cor- ner of the map when there is at least one traf- Traffic information that is transmitted is fic message along the itinerary's route. The always received and presented, irrespective traffic problem can be scrolled forward using Easy...
04 Traffic information Avoiding traffic problems Before guidance is started During the journey The system does not display or calculate alternatives for better routes. Settings Route options Settings Traffic information Messages along the route Dynamic route guidance In connection with entering a new itinerary in Male Sem-aut One of the alternatives is...
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04 Traffic information Avoiding traffic problems No (No) Guides up to and through the problem. Show new route (Show new route) Shows map with the new route highlighted.
04 Traffic information Selecting information Traffic-info. selection 3. Activate and deactivate respectively Slippery road using 4. Confirm the settings with ENTER. Other hazard Traffic signs on the map Accident Contraflow Select the type of traffic information the sys- Diversion tem should display and to be considered in the event of calculating a route.
04 Traffic information Reading information Read traffic message 4. Press BACK to enable browsing between current messages again. The traffic messages relevant to the map area are indicated on the screen. Detailed information on the traffic problem is also shown. The extent of the problem is shown at the top.
04 Traffic information Transmitters Search/select station for traffic information Settings Traffic information Search station The system automatically searches stations for traffic information, but a specific station can also be selected. Search stations – Press ENTER to search for existing sta- tions.
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Landmarks and road numbers..............66 Symbols for facilities................67...
05 Symbols on the map Landmarks and road numbers Landmarks Facilities Many countries/cities have well known land- Facilities Map options Facility marks that can be used as target points. selection When the map scale is set to 1 km or lower then a selection of landmarks is shown e.g.
05 Symbols on the map Symbols for facilities 1. With Facility selection Facility Select whether all or no facilities should Petrol station appear on the map or specify which should selection ) selected, press – a menu be shown. opens. Library Show selected Show selected...
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05 Symbols on the map Symbols for facilities Recreation area Casino Convention/exhibition centre Recreation area Dry cleaners Night life/music club Ferry terminal Civic/community centre Compressed natural gas Liquid petroleum gas Concert hall Amusement park Golf course Art museum Public sport airport Sacred edifice County council Accident site...
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Symbols for facilities Rest area Tourist attraction Restaurant Tourist information Town hall Railway station Shopping centre University/college Swimming baths Vantage point Hospital Bank machine Ski resort Winery School Volvo dealer Yacht harbour/Marina Toll booth City hall Major companies Safety camera Theatre/opera...
The information stored in minutes before the position of the car is cor- the maps is constantly being developed and High mountains, buildings, tunnels, viaducts, updated. Your Volvo Dealer can provide fur- rectly calculated. over/underpasses etc. also have a negative ther information.
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The function is not accessible, fully devel- oped or not available in all markets. Check also that the correct settings are made under Route options My map information is not up-to-date Contact your Volvo Dealer regarding the updating of map data. See also www.volvocars.com/navi...
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Arrow keys..........16 Changes in the manual........ 8 advanced mode........36 Audible signal Compass..........19, 52 simple mode......... 24 road camera......... 53 Component location and functions XC90.. 14 stored location........43 DVD disc Controls............. 16 care............20 Avoid changing..........20 Coordinates ferries............
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Main menu Simple........24 Symbols..........67 next destination........47 Main unit Facility as destination......28, 41 contents..........20 Factory settings........... 9 Main unit XC90 location..........15 Map............34 Keypad 2D or 3D..........52 location..........16 colour on screen......31, 53 GPS information........
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07 Alphabetical Index Map scrolling Scroll menu..........36 advanced mode........36 Search simple mode......... 24 Quick menu..........34 general..........17 Map view........... 31 post code..........41 via coordinates........44 Menu options......... 8, 38 via point on map........43 Menu tree Search paths described in the manual..
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07 Alphabetical Index Toll roads........... 53 Traffic information........24 quick menu........... 35 Transport of car......... 72 TV screen care............20 User settings change between......10, 31 Voice guidance.......... 19 quick menu........24, 34 Waypoint............ 45...
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