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Related information
• Steering wheel paddles
* (p. 396)
• Shiftlock (p. 393)
• Gear shift indicator (p. 394)
Steering wheel paddles
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In addition to the manual gearshift function using the gear selector, the paddles make it possibleto manually shift gears from the steering wheel.
Activating the paddlesIn order to shift gears with the paddles, they have to first be activated. To do so:
–Pull either paddle toward the steering wheel and release it.
> A number in the instrument panel will indi- cate the current gear being used.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated
Manually shifting gears
In shift mode M, the paddles are automatically
activated.
Instrument panel when using the paddles in manual mode
ShiftingTo shift one gear:
–Pull either paddle toward the steering wheel and release it.

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"– ": Shift down one gear.
"+ ": Shift up one gear.
A gear shift will take place each time a paddle is pulled if the engine speed (rpm) is within the per-missible range for the selected gear. The gear number shown in the instrument panel will change after each gear shift.
Deactivating the paddles
Manual deactivation in modes D and M
–Pull the right ( +) paddle toward the steering
wheel and hold it until the number of the cur- rent gear is no longer displayed in the instru-ment panel.
> The transmission will revert to automatic
gear shifting in the D mode.
Automatic deactivation
In shift mode D, if the paddles are not used for a
period of time, they will deactivate automatically. The number of the current gear will no longer bedisplayed. The paddles will remain active if engine braking is currently being used.
Related information
• Gear selector positions (p. 394)
• Gear shift indicator (p. 394)
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 6
Your Volvo can be equipped with All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributedautomatically between the front and rear wheels.
Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels.However, if there is any tendency for the frontwheels to spin, an electronically controlled cou-pling distributes power to the wheels that havethe best traction. AWD reacts differently, depending on the drive mode * selected.
Related information
• Drive modes
* (p. 384)
• Low Speed Control (LSC)
* (p. 359)
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Standard equipment on certain models.

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Parking the vehicleWhen parking, be sure that there is adequate space above and below the vehicle since itsground clearance may vary, e.g., depending onthe ambient temperature, how the vehicle is loa-ded, if loading mode is being used or the drivemode selected after the engine is started. The level may also be adjusted for a certain time after the vehicle has been parked to compensatefor possible height adjustments due to tempera-ture changes in the pneumatic suspension whenthe vehicle has cooled.
TransportWhen transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train ora tow truck, it may only be secured (lashed)around the tires, not using any other chassiscomponents. Changes in the pneumatic suspen-sion may occur during transport that could nega-tively affect the lashing and result in damage.
Related information
•Drive modes
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• Driving with a trailer (p. 376)
• Loading (p. 208)

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INFOTAINMENT
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AreasTap Areas to display a list of areas/locations in
states from the SiriusXM Travel Link database. Scroll to a state and tap to display:
•
Weather locations: tap arrow to the right to
display a list of towns. Scroll to desired town and tap for detailed weather information. Youcan choose Map view, today, 5 days or Favor-ites (star)
•
Ski locations: tap arrow at right to display
local ski areas. Tap an area for detailed info. See also "Ski locations" above.
For information about storing a location, state,town, etc. as a favorite, see the heading "Favor-ites" in the article "SiriusXM Travel Link."
Related information
• SiriusXM Travel Link
* (p. 413)
• SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts (p. 416)
SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides alerts for potential weather problems or other emer-gency situations in the vicinity of the vehicle.
From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to display alerts:
–Tap the Alerts button to display the this
screen.
• If any alerts are currently available, a notifica- tion will appear at the top of the screen. They can also be listed from the
Settings menu in
the center display's Top view.
• If no alerts are available,
No active alertswill be displayed.
Types of alerts
To select the types of alerts to be displayed: 1.
From the
Alerts screen, tap the Select
alerts button at the bottom of the screen.
2. This displays the types of alerts that can be displayed. Tap the box to the right of each type of alert to select/deselect it.
3. Tap
Done when you have made your selec-
tions to return to the Alerts screen.
Information about an alert
If any alerts have been displayed on the screen, tap one for more detailed information (i.e., thelocation of the weather problem on a map and adescription of the situation). If a phone number is available in an alert, a
Callbutton will be displayed. Tap this button for addi- tional information.
Related information
•
SiriusXM Travel Link
* (p. 413)
• SiriusXM Travel Link - Weather (p. 415)

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6. For the phone selected, accept or cancel the
alternatives for the phone book (list of con- tacts), text messages, etc. Full functionalitymay not be available in all cell phones.
7. To connect the vehicle to the Internet via the phone's Bluetooth function, activate thephone's function for tethering/personal hot-spot, etc.
NOTE
If your cell phone's operating system is upda- ted, this may break the connection betweenthe phone and the vehicle. If this happens,delete the phone from the list of pairedphones and repeat the pairing proceduredescribed in this article.
Compatible cell phonesMany of the cell phones available today have Bluetooth functionality but not all of them arefully compatible with the vehicle. Go towww.volvocars.com for a list of compatiblephones or contact your Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone(p. 421)
• Handling phone calls (p. 422)
• Handling text messages (p. 424)
• Phone settings (p. 425)
• Bluetooth settings (p. 441)
Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone
Once a cell phone or other Bluetooth device has been paired to the infotainment system, it can beconnected, disconnected or removed from thelist of available devices.
Connecting automaticallyOnly the 2 most recently connected cell phones can be connected automatically.
1. Before switching on the vehicle's ignition, be sure that the phone's Bluetooth function is activated. To connect to the Internet, the phone's per- sonal hotspot (tethering) function must alsobe activated.
2. Switch on the ignition. > The phone will be connected to the sys-tem and can be used wirelessly.
Connecting manually1. Be sure that the phone's Bluetooth and per- sonal hotspot (tethering) functions are acti-vated.
2. In the center display, open Phone view and tap
Change phone.
> A list of available Bluetooth devices (ones that have already been paired to the info- tainment system) will be displayed. 3. Tap the name of the phone or other device
to be connected.
> The phone (or other device) will be con-nected.
Disconnecting a phone
–Deactivate the phone's Bluetooth function.
If a phone is carried out of range of the vehicle, it will automatically be disconnected. If a call in progress when this is done, the call will be transferred from the vehicle's speakers/micro-phone to the cell phone.
Changing phones1. In the center display, open Phone view. 2. Tap
Change.
> A list of available Bluetooth devices (ones that have already been paired to the info- tainment system) will be displayed.
3. Tap the name of the phone (or other device) to be connected.
Removing a phone (or other device) from the list
1. In the center display, open Phone view. 2.Tap
SettingsCommunicationBluetooth Devices.
> A list of available Bluetooth devices (ones that have already been paired to the info- tainment system) will be displayed.

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1.
From App view, tap Messages to open.
2. Tap the name of the contact who sent the message.
3. Tap
Read out to have the message read
aloud or tap the message to be displayed.
Reading new text messages in the instrument panel
Text messages are only displayed in the instru- ment panel if this has been selected. See thearticle "Text message settings" for more informa-tion.
–To have the message read aloud, selectRead out using the keypad in the steering
wheel.
Sending text messages
1. From App view, tap Messages to open. 2.
•To reply to a message: tap the name of the contact who sent the message and then tap
Answer.
• To create a new message: tap
Create
new
+. Select the contact who will
receive the message or enter a phone number.
3. Write or dictate (
) the message.
4. Tap
Send.
Message notificationSee the article "Text message settings" for a list of possible settings.
Related information
• Text message settings (p. 426)
Phone settings
The following settings can be made for a paired and connected cell phone.
Cell phones
–Pull down the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsCommunicationPhoneand choose among the following settings: •
Ringtones: select a ring tone (tones from
the cell phone or the vehicle can be used). Not all cell phones are fully com-patible and it may not be possible to usetheir ring tones in the vehicle. Go towww.volvocars.com for additional informa-tion.
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Sort order for contacts: select sort cri-
teria for the phone book (list of contacts).
To show call notifications in the head-up dis- play *, see the article "Head-up display."
Related information
• Text message settings (p. 426)
• Bluetooth settings (p. 441)
• Phone (p. 419)
• Handling phone calls (p. 422)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 116)

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Internet connected vehicle
Connecting to the Internet makes it possible to e.g., use certain navigation services, listen toweb radio, stream music using apps, contact aretailer and download software.
The vehicle can connect to the Internet using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or via the integrated modem. When connected, it is possible to share (tether) a Wi-Fi-hotspot to allow other devices to use the connection 6
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Connection status is shown in the center dis- play's status bar.
Related information
• Connecting to the Internet (p. 439)
• Apps (applications) (p. 402) •
Booking service and repairs (p. 484)
• System updates (p. 482)
• Volvo ID (p. 27)
• Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 43)
• Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing) (p. 443)
Connecting to the Internet
Connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or via the vehicle's integratedmodem.
The cell phone and the network service provider must support Internet sharing (tethering) and thesubscription must included data transfer. See the terms and confidentiality information at support.volvocars.com before connecting to theInternet.
NOTE
When using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, an Internet connection can only be estab-lished by using Wi-Fi or the vehicle's inte-grated modem.
Connect using BluetoothSee the article "Pairing a cell phone."
Connect using Wi-Fi
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Loading specifications Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi- mum return of vehicle design performance.
Weight designations
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining yourvehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer,from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, andthe vehicle's tire information placard:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does notinclude passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be car- ried by a single axle (front or rear). These num-bers are shown on the Federal/Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label.The total load on each axle must never exceed itsmaximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weightof occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's plac-ard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the "XXX" amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. pas-sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-ble cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and lug-gage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
• Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any other weightrating limits can cause tire overheatingresulting in permanent deformation orcatastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires with lowerload carrying capacities than the tires thatwere original equipment on the vehiclebecause this will lower the vehicle's GVWrating. Use only tires with the correct loadcarrying capacity. Consult your Volvoretailer for information.
Related information
• Label information (p. 532)
• Weights (p. 537)