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Text in the displaySystem status
Blind-spot info systemOFFBLIS system off
Blind spot syst. ReducedfunctionThe BLIS cameras' func- tion has been reduceddue to weak or impaireddata transfer betweenthe BLIS system's cam-eras and the vehicle'selectrical system. Thecameras will reset them-selves when this datatransfer has returned tonormal.
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206* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Center console control panel
Volvo Navigation System (VNS)* – NAV:
see the separate VNS manual for operat- ing instructions.
Infotainment ( RADIO, MEDIA , TEL ): see
page 240 .
Vehicle-related settings - MY CAR: see
page 209.
Park assist camera - CAM*: see
page 197.
Climate system: see page 215.
Volvo Sensus is the operating system in your vehicle providing a coordinated interface for anumber of functions such as the individual-ized settings that can be made in the MY
CAR menus, the climate and infotainment systems as well as other options such as thepark assist camera(s), etc. Volvo Sensus uses the screen in the center instrument panel to display information andselections are made using this panel’s con-trols and buttons. Certain features can alsobe controlled using the steering wheel key-pad. Press
MY CAR to present all of the available
settings related to driving and/or controlling the vehicle, such as City Safety, setting theclock, lock settings, etc. Press RADIO , MEDIA , TEL , NAV * and CAM*
to change a source and to activated systems or functions such as AM, FM1, CD, DVD,Bluetooth, navigation* and the park assistcamera *. See the respective sections in this manual for more detailed information about your vehi-cle's various features and functions.
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Main instrument panel
Analog Instrument panel and menu controls
Digital Instrument panel* and menu controls
OK : access to the list of messages and
message confirmation.
Thumb wheel: browse among menus and options in the list of functions.
RESET : reset the active function. Used in
certain cases to select/activate a func- tion, see the explanation under eachrespective function.
The menus shown on the information displaysin the instrument panel are controlled with theleft lever. The menus displayed depend onignition mode. Press OK to erase a message
and return to the menus.
Menu overview
The following menu alternatives may vary, depending on the equipment installed in thevehicle.
Analog instrument panelDigital speed Trip comp. opt.Service status
Messages (##) 1
Digital instrument panel*
Settings
Themes
Contrast mode /Color mode
Service status
Messages Trip computer reset
1 Number of messages in parentheses
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wheel to make a selection or store a func tion in the system's memory.
EXIT.
MY CAR menu pathsThe current menu level is displayed at the upper right of the center console display.Menu paths are displayed as follows, forexample:
SettingsCar settingsLock settings
Doors unlockDriver door, then all
The following is an example of how to set a function in the menu system:
1. Press the MY CAR button on the center
console control panel.
2. Navigate to a menu, for example
Settings using the thumb wheel (1) and
press it to open a submenu.
3. Navigate to the desired submenu such as
Car settings.
4. Navigate to
Lock settings and press the
thumb wheel to open a new submenu. 5.
Navigate to
Doors unlock and press the
thumb wheel to open a submenu with alternatives that can be selected.
6. Use the thumb wheel to move to the desired choice and press the thumbwheel to put an X in the box.
7. Finish by exiting the menu system either one step at a time with short presses onEXIT (2) or press and hold this button to
return to the main menu.
The OK/MENU (2), EXIT (4) and control (3) in
the center console can be used in the sameway.
MY CAR
When the MY CAR button has been pressed,
the following menu alternatives are displayed.
•
My XC70
•DRIVe1
•
Support systems
•Settings
My XC70
MY CARMy XC70
The display shows all of the driver support systems installed in the vehicle, which can beactivated/deactivated here.
DRIVe 1This selectoin describes Volvo's DRIVe con-cept and displays the following headers:
•
Start/Stop
Information on the Start/ Stop feature (see page 137).
•
Eco driving guide
Provides information about driving eco- nomically.
Driver support systems
MY CARSupport systems
The screen shows the current status (set- tings) for the vehicle's driver support sys-tems.
Settings
MY CARSettings
1 Vehicles equipped with the optional Start/Stop function
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MY CARSettingsDriver support
systems
Collision Warning
Collision Warning Warning distanceLongNormalShort
Warning sound
See page 180 for more information. Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning On at start-upIncreased sensitivity
See page 190 for more information.
Road Sign Information OnOff
Speed alert On Off
DSTC See page 152 for more information. City Safety See page 172 for more information. BLIS See page 200 for more information. Distance Alert See page 169 for more information. Driver Alert See page 188 for more information.
MY CARSettingsSystem options
Set/change time See page 86 for more information. Time format
12 h 24 h
Screen saver The contents of the screen are replaced by another image if this selection is marked. Thecontents of the screen will be displayed again if one of the buttons (1-4) is pressed, seepage 209. Uncheck the selection to turn the screen saver off. Language Select the language for menu texts. Show help text This displays help texts for the current menu. Distance and fuel units
MPG (UK) MPG (US)km/ll/100km
See page 225 for more information about the trip computer. Temperature unit
Celsius Fahrenheit
Select the temperature scale to be displayed by the climate control unit. Volume levels
Voice output volume Front park assist volume
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Rear park assist volume Phone ringing volume
Reset system options This feature returns the "System options" menu to the original factory settings.
MY CARSettingsVoice settingsA .
A Only on vehicles with the optional Volvo Navigation System
Voice tutorial Select this menu alternative and press OK for
spoken information about how the system works. Voice command list
Phone commandsPhone Phone call contactPhone dial number
Navigation commands NavigationNavigation repeat instructionNavigation go to address
General commands Help CancelVoice tutorial
The menu alternatives under
Phone
commands show examples of the voice
commands available when a cell phone is connected to the Bluetooth ®
hands-free sys-
tem. See page 278 for more detailed infor- mation. The menu alternatives under
Navigation
commands show examples of the voice
commands available for the optional Volvo Navigation System. Refer to the navigationsystem's manual for detailed information. Voice user setting
Default setting User 1User 2
Two user profiles can be set, which is useful if more than one person uses voice commands regularly.
Default setting resets the factory
settings. Voice training
User 1 User 2
Voice training enables the system to
become familiar with the driver's voice and pronunciation. A list of phrases is presented on the screen for the driver to read aloud.When the system has registered the driver'spronunciation, no additional phrases will bedisplayed. After completed voice training, select
User 1 or User 2 in Voice user
setting to set the system to the current user.
Voice output volume
• A volume control will be displayed. To set the volume level:
1. Adjust the volume using the thumb wheel
2. Test the setting by pressing OK
3. Store the setting and leave the menu by pressing EXIT.
Voice POI list
Edit list
The navigation system has a large number of points of interest (POIs). A maximum of 30POIs can be stored in this list. The menu alternative
Voice POI list is only
displayed if the vehicle is equipped with the optional Volvo Navigation System. Refer tothe navigation system's manual for detailedinformation.
MY CARSettingsAudio settings
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The ventilation can be used at the same time as seat heating. The ventilation system can be activated when the engine is running. There are three comfortlevels that produce different cooling anddehumidifying effects:
• Level three: press the button once for maximum output – three indicator lightscome on.
• Level two: press the button twice for alower output – two indicator lights comeon.
• Level one: press the button three timesfor the lowest output – one indicator lightcomes on.
• Press the button a fourth time to switchoff the function – the indicator light will goout.
Heated front seats*
The current seat temperature setting is shown in the center console display
Press the lower section of the button repeatedly untilthe desired number of indi-cator lights illuminate: Highest heat level – three indicator lights.
Medium heat level – two indicator lights. Lowest heat level – one indicator light.If no indicator lights are illuminated, the seat heating is switched off.
Seat heating will automatically switch off when the engine is switched off.
Starting the seat heating automaticallyThis setting starts heating the driver's seat (at the highest level) automatically when theengine is started if the ambient temperature isbelow approx. 45° F (7° C). Activate/deactivate this function in the MY CAR menu system, under
Settings
Climate settingsAuto start driver seat
heater.
Heated rear seats* 2
Heat control for the outboard seating posi- tions is done in the same way as for the frontseats.
2
Not available on models equipped with the optional integrated booster cushions
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Blower controlTurn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwiseto decrease the blowerspeed. If AUTO is selected,
blower speed will be regula-ted automatically and thiswill override manual adjust-
ment.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which mayresult in fogging on the windows.
Air distribution
Manual air distribution—defroster
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air distribution—floor
The figure consists of three buttons. When a button is pressed, the corresponding figurewill appear in the display with an arrow indi-cating which manual air flow has beenselected (see the following illustration). Seealso the air distribution chart on page 224.
Air distribution is shown in the center console display
AutoThe function automatically regulates cooling, heating,blower speed, recirculation,and air distribution to main-tain the chosen temperature.If you select one or moremanual functions, the other
functions continue to be controlled automati-cally. The air quality sensor is engaged and allmanual settings are switched off when AUTO
is pressed. The display shows
AUTO
CLIMATE.