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Switching HD on or offThe factory setting for HD radio is on. However,
when driving through areas with weak HD sig-
nals (fringe areas), you may experience that the
radio repeatedly switches between analogue/
digital and digital/analogue reception. If this
happens, it may be desirable to switch HD off.
To do so:
1. Be sure the audio system is switched on
and in AM or FM mode.
2.
Press MENU in the center console control
panel.
3.
Press ENTER to turn HD off (the X will dis-
appear from the box on the display screen).
This will disable the radio's capability to receive
digital broadcasts but it will continue to func-
tion as a conventional (analogue) AM/FM
receiver. Please note that when HD is switched
off, it will not be possible to tune to sub-chan-
nels (see the following section for a more
detailed explanation of sub-channels).
Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to reactivate HD
(an X will appear in the box on the display
screen).Sub-channels
Example of an HD Radio station with sub-channels
In many cases, a main HD Radio station (FM
wavebands only) will also have sub-channels
offering additional types of programming or
music.
In such cases, a number will be displayed to
the right of the frequency number indicating
that the currently tuned frequency has at least
one sub-channel. The "2" in the illustration indi-
cates that you are currently listening to the first
sub-channel on frequency 93.9.
Selecting sub-channelsTo listen to a station's sub-channel(s), press
the right arrow key on the center console or on
the steering wheel keypad. To go back to themain channel, press the left arrow key. To go
to subchannel 2 (if available), press the right
arrow key.
If you are currently tuned to a frequency's main
channel, pressing the left arrow key will tune to
the next lower radio frequency.
NOTE
•When the radio has gone into HD mode,
it may take several seconds before the
">" symbol (if the current frequency has
any sub-channels) is displayed to the
right of the frequency. Pressing the
arrow keys before the number is dis-
played will cause the radio to tune to the
next available radio station, not to the
current station's sub-channels.
•When you are no longer in broadcasting
range of the currently tuned sub-chan-
nel,
No HD reception will be dis-
played. The radio will then be muted
and it will be necessary to tune to or
search for a new radio station.
Sub-channels can also be stored as presets,
see page 252 for information on storing sta-
tions.
If you press a sub-channel's preset button, it
may take up to 6 seconds before the channel
becomes audible. If you press this button while

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2.
Connect the iPodŸ, MP3 player or USB
flash drive to the USB connector (see the
illustration).
>
The text
Loading will be displayed while
the system loads the files (folder struc-
ture) on the device. This may take a
short time.
When the information has been loaded, infor-
mation about the tracks on the device will be
displayed.
The
/ buttons can be used to fast
forward/reverse or change tracks:
•Press briefly to change tracks.
•Press slightly longer to fast forward/
reverse.
The arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used in the same way.
NOTE
•The system supports a number of
iPodŸ models produced in 2005 or later.
•In order to help avoid damage to the
USB socket, it will be switched off if
there is a short circuit or if the con-
nected device uses too much current
(which can happen if the device does
not comply with the USB standard). The
USB socket will reactivate the next time
the ignition is switched on if the problem
no longer exists. If the problem persists,
contact a trained and authorized Volvo
service technician.
USB flash driveTo simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is
advisable to only store music files on the drive.
It will take considerably longer for the system
to index the files on the drive if it contains any-
thing other than compatible music files.
NOTE
•The system supports removable media
that uses the USB 2.0 standard and the
FAT32 file system. It can index up to
1,000 folders and a maximum of 254
sub-folders/files for each folder. How-
ever, the highest folder level can sup-
port up to 1,000 sub-folders/files.
•When using a longer type of USB
device, connecting it with a USB
adapter cable will help reduce mechan-
ical wear on the USB socket and on the
device.
BluetoothŸ streaming audio (BT)The vehicle's audio system is equipped with
BluetoothŸ, which makes it possible to play
streaming audio files from a BluetoothŸ device
such as a cell phone or personal digital assis-
tant (PDA). Navigation and control of the device
can be done through the vehicle's center con-
sole control panel or the steering wheel key-
pad. On certain external devices, it is also pos-
sible to change tracks from the device itself.
In order to listen streaming audio, BT must be
selected as a sound source (see page 249) and
a Bluetooth
Ÿ device must be connected
(paired) with the audio system. See page 269
for more information.

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NOTE
Any Bluetooth media players used must
support Audio/Video Remote Control Pro-
file (AVRCP) and Advanced Audio Distribu-
tion Profile (A2DP). The player must use
AVRCP version 1.3 and A2DP 1.2. If older
versions of these standards are used, cer-
tain features (e.g., scan or random) may not
function.
Not all cell phones or media players are fully
compatible with the vehicle's Bluetooth sys-
tem. A list of compatible devices is available
at you Volvo retailer or at www.volvo-
cars.us.
Listening to streaming audioTurn SELECTOR to select BT as the sound
source.
The
/ buttons can be used to fast-
forward/back or change tracks:
•Press briefly to change tracks.
•Press and hold to go fast-forward/back.
The buttons in the steering wheel keypad can
be used in the same way.
Auxiliary sound level
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If the external sound source's volume is too
high, the quality of the sound may be impaired.
This can be prevented by adjusting the external
sound source's input volume.
1. While playing the radio or a CD, lower the
audio volume to about one-quarter.
2.
Switch to AUX mode on the audio system.
3. Connect the headphone output from your
music player to the AUX input using a cable
with a stereo 3.5 mm miniplug at both
ends.4. Set your music player's headphone vol-
ume to three-quarters using the player's
volume controls.
5.
Select
AUX VOLUME in the menu and
press ENTER.
6.
Adjust the volume with SELECTOR (1) or
with the up/down arrows (2) and press
ENTER.
7. If there is distortion, lower your music play-
er's headphone volume until the distortion
goes away.
Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio vol-
ume to a comfortable level.
NOTE
This cannot be done with the steering wheel
keypad.

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CD player/changer
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Navigating the disc and playing tracksIf a disc with audio files is in the CD player,
press ENTER to display a list of folders on the
disc.
Use the up and down arrows to move among
the folders on the disc. Audio files have the
symbol and folders containing these
files have the
symbol.
Press ENTER to play a selected folder or a file.
When the music file has been played, the
player will continue to play the rest of the files
in the current folder. When all of the files in the
folder have been played, the player will auto-
matically go to the next folder and play the files
in it.
NOTE
Press or if the entire name of
the current track does not fit in the display.
Changing tracks
CD player/CD changer
1.
Briefly press or to go to the
next/previous track or file. The steering
wheel keypad can be used in the same
way.2.
Press and hold down
or to
search within a track/file. The search con-
tinues as long as the buttons are
depressed. The steering wheel keypad can
be used in the same way.
SCANThis function plays the first ten seconds of
each track or file1.
1.
Press SCAN to begin scanning the tracks
or files on the currently selected CD.
2.
Press EXIT/CLEAR or SCAN to interrupt
the scan function and listen to an entire
track or file.
Random play
CD player
This function plays the tracks or files on a CD
in random order (shuffle).
If a normal music CD is being playedSelect RANDOM in the menu and press
ENTER.
If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being
played
Select DISC or FOLDER in the menu and
press ENTER.
CD changerThis function offers two alternatives for playing
the tracks on the disc(s) in the CD changer in
random order (shuffle).
•SINGLE DISC (random order on the cur-
rently selected disc)
•ALL DISCS (random order on all of the
CDs in the changer)
If a normal music CD is being played
•Select RANDOM in the menu and press
ENTER.
•Select SINGLE DISC or ALL DISCS and
press ENTER.
NOTE
Press to play the next randomly selected
track. This can only be done on the currently
selected disc.
If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being
played
Select SINGLE DISC or FOLDER In the menu
and press ENTER.
This function is deactivated when a new disc is
selected.
1CD changer: SCAN only functions on the currently selected disc.

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Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Introduction
System overview
Cell phone
Location of the microphone
Center console control panel and display
Bluetooth® hands-freeThis feature makes it possible to set up a wire-
less connection between a BluetoothŸ-ena-
bled cell phone and the vehicle’s audio system.
This enables the audio system to function as a
hands-free connection and allows you to
remote-control a number of the phone’s func-
tions. The microphone used by this system is
located in the roof lining near the sun visor (2).The buttons and other controls on the cell
phone can always be used regardless of
whether or not the phone is connected to the
hands-free system.
NOTE
Not all cell phones are fully compatible with
the hands-free system. A list of compatible
phones is available at your Volvo retailer or
at www.volvocars.us
WARNING
Never use the hands-free feature or any
other device in your vehicle in a way that
distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident.
Overview of Bluetooth® controls
Center console control panel
VOLUME: the buttons on the steering
wheel keypad can be also be used.
Display
ENTER: press to answer an incoming call,
make menu selections or activate the
phone from standby mode.
PHONE: press to turn standby on/off.
EXIT: press to end a call, reject an incom-
ing call, go back in the menu system, can-
cel a selection or to erase numbers/letters
that have been entered.

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MENU: press to access the menu system.
Press the arrow keys to go up or down
among menu alternatives.
Search: go forward or back when entering
text/numbers.
Alphanumeric keys and menu shortcuts.
Getting started
Use the controls in the center console (3) or the
buttons in the steering wheel keypad to
access, navigate and make selections in the
hands-free system’s menus (see page 272).
Activating/deactivatingA short press on the PHONE button in the cen-
ter console activates the hands-free system.
The text
PHONE will appear at the top of the
display to indicate that the audio system is in
telephone mode.
The
symbol indicates that the hands-free
system is active.
A long press on the PHONE button deactivates
the hands-free system and disconnects the
cell phone.
Connecting cell phonesThe procedure for connecting a cell phone var-
ies, depending on the phone itself, and onwhether or not the phone has been previously
connected.
If this is the first time the phone is to be con-
nected to the hands-free system, proceed as
follows:
Alternative 1–using the vehicle's menus
1.
Activate the cell phone’s Bluetooth
® func-
tion (refer to the phone’s owner’s manual if
necessary) or go to www.volvocars.com
2.
Activate the vehicle’s Bluetooth
® hands-
free system by briefly pressing the
PHONE button.
>
Add phone will be displayed. If one or
more cell phones are already registered
in the system, they will also be dis-
played.
3.
Select
Add phone.
> The audio system will search for cell
phones that are in range. This search
takes approximately 30 seconds. Any
phones detected will be displayed with
their Bluetooth
® names. The hands-free
system’s Bluetooth® name will appear
in the cell phone’s display as My Volvo
Car.
4. Select one of the cell phones shown in the
audio system’s (center console) display.5. Using the cell phone’s keypad, enter the
digits shown in the audio system’s display.
Alternative 2–using the cell phone’s menus
1. Activate the hands-free system by briefly
pressing the PHONE button in the center
console. If there is a cell phone connected,
disconnect it from the hands-free system.
2. Perform a search using the cell phone’s
Bluetooth
® function (consult the cell
phone’s owner’s manual if necessary).
3.
Select
My Volvo Car in the list of devices
shown in the cell phone’s display.
4. When prompted, enter the PIN code 1234
in the cell phone.
5.
Connect to
My Volvo Car from the cell
phone.
The cell phone will be registered and will be
connected automatically to the audio system
while the text
Synchronizing is displayed. For
more information on synchronizing a cell
phone, see page 271.
When a connection has been established, the
symbol and the cell phone’s Bluetooth®
name will be displayed. The cell phone can
now be controlled from the audio system.

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Making a call1.
Ensure that PHONE is shown at the top of
the center console display and that the
symbol is visible (by pressing briefly on
PHONE on the center console).
2. Dial the desired phone number or use the
phone book (see page 271).
3.
Press ENTER.
End the call by pressing EXIT.
Disconnecting the cell phoneThe cell phone is automatically disconnected
from the audio system if it is moved out of
range. For more information about connec-
tions, see page 269.
The cell phone can be manually disconnected
from the hands-free system by pressing
PHONE. The hands-free system is also deac-
tivated when the ignition is switched off (or if
the driver’s door is opened on vehicles equip-
ped with the optional keyless drive).
When the cell phone is disconnected from the
hands-free system, a call in progress can be
continued using the cell phone’s own speaker
and microphone.
NOTE
Certain cell phones may require confirma-
tion from the phone’s keypad when a call is
transferred from hands-free to the cell
phone.
Handling calls
Incoming calls
Press ENTER to answer a call, even if the
audio system is currently in e.g., CD or FM
mode.

Press EXIT to reject a call.
Automatic answerThis function means that incoming calls will be
answered automatically. Activate or deactivate
the function in the menu system underPhone
menu
Call optionsAuto. answer.
Call settingsWhile a call is in progress, press MENU or
ENTER on the center console to access the
following functions:
•Mute microphone: mute the audio sys-
tem’s microphone.
•Transf call to cell: transfer the call from
hands-free to the cell phone.
•Phone book: this feature enables you to
search for a stored telephone number.
NOTE
•On certain cell phones, the connection
is broken when the mute function is
used, which is normal. If this happens,
the hands-free system will prompt you
to reconnect.
•A new call cannot be initiated while
another call is in progress.
Sound settings
Call volumeCall volume can be adjusted while a call is in
progress using the buttons in the steering
wheel keypad.
Audio system volumeWhen PHONE is displayed, volume for the
audio system can be adjusted in the normal
way with the audio system's VOLUME control.
In order to adjust volume during a phone call,
the audio system must be switched to one of
the other modes (FM, CD, etc).
Audio system sound can be automatically
muted when a phone call is received in
Phone Menu…
Phone settings…
Sounds and volume…Mute radio and
adjust the volume with the
/ keys on the
center console.

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illustration on 268. This starts a search based
on the first letter on the button that has been
pressed.
The phone book can also be accessed by
pressing the navigation buttons
/ on the
center console or by pressing
/ on
the steering wheel keypad. A search can also
be made in the phone book’s search menu in
Phone book…
Search:
1. Enter the first letter of the contact’s name
and press ENTER or simply press ENTER.
2. Select the desired contact and press
ENTER to make a call to that person.
Voice mail numberThe phone number to your voice mail can be
changed in the menu Phone settings…
Call options…Voice mail no.. If no number
has been stored, this menu can be accessed
by a prolonged press on button 1. Once a
phone number has been stored, press and
hold 1 to dial this number.
Call listsLists of calls in a particular cell phone are cop-
ied to the hands-free system each time that
phone is connected. These lists are then upda-
ted while the phone is connected. Press
ENTER to show the most recently dialed num-bers. Other call lists can be found under
Call
register….
NOTE
Certain cell phones display the list of the
most recently dialed numbers in reverse
order.
Entering textText is entered by using the number buttons in
the center console. Press a button once to
enter the first letter on the button, twice to enter
the second letter, etc. Continue to press the
button to display other characters.
Press EXIT briefly to erase a character. Press
and hold EXIT to erase all of the characters that
have been entered. Use the
/ buttons on
the center console to navigate among the char-
acters.
Bluetooth® menus
1. Call register…
1.1. Last 10 missed calls
1.2. Last 10 received calls
1.3. Last 10 dialed calls
2. Call register…
2.1. Search2.2. Copy fr. cell phone
3. Bluetooth…
3.1. Change phone
3.2. Remove phone
3.3. Connect fr. cell phone
3.4. Car Bluetooth info
4. Call options…
4.1. Automatic answer
4.2. Voice mail number
5. Phone settings…
5.1. Sounds and volume…
5.1.1. Ring volume
5.1.2. Ring signals…
5.1.3. Mute radio
5.2. Synchronize phone book