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The infotainment system
The infotainment system consists of a radio,media player and has the capacity to communi-cate with a Bluetooth-connected cell phone. It isalso possible to connect to the Internet to e.g.,stream audio content via apps.
The system's functions can be controlled fromthe right-side steering wheel keypad, the centerdisplay or by using voice commands.
Infotainment overview
Infotainment system overview
System updates
The infotainment system is constantly beingdeveloped and improved. For optimal functional-ity, updates can be downloaded when the vehicleis connected to the Internet. See the article "Sys-tem updates" and the support sitesupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
•Media player (p. 455)
•Radio (p. 434)
•Phone (p. 448)
•Internet connected vehicle (p. 466)
•Apps (applications) (p. 432)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
•Symbols in the center display status bar(p. 48)
•Voice control (p. 125)
•Infotainment system license information(p. 472)
•System updates (p. 506)
Apps (applications)
Apps (applications) are programs used to con-trol some of the vehicle's features and functions.
The center display's App view (generic illustration)
Several basic apps are always available and oth-ers can be downloaded. Downloadable appsinclude navigation services, web radio, streamingmusic services, retailer contact and softwaredownloads.
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Connecting a Bluetooth® device
Bluetooth®-enabled devices can be paired andconnected to the infotainment system to streammedia and in some cases connect to the Inter-net.
Many cell phones and other devices currently on
the market offer wireless Bluetooth® technology.Consult your Volvo retailer or go tosupport.volvocars.com for any questions regar-ding a device's compatibility with the vehicle'sinfotainment system.
The procedure for pairing and connecting a
Bluetooth®-enabled device is the same as for acell phone. See the articles "Pairing a cell phone"and "Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone" fordetails.
Related information
•Pairing a cell phone (p. 449)
•Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone(p. 451)
Connecting a device via theAUX/USB socket
External audio sources such as an iPod® or mp3player can be connected to the infotainment sys-tem via the AUX and USB sockets in the tunnelconsole.
Route the cable out under the front edge to helpavoid pinching it when the cover is closed.
If there are two USB sockets, the one with awhite frame should be used to connect aniPhone to Apple CarPlay.
AUX/USB sockets in the tunnel console
Related information
•Apple CarPlay (p. 456)
•Playing media (p. 459)
•Media player technical data (p. 464)
•Media player (p. 455)
Media player
The media player can play audio from a CD*,from external media devices connected to theUSB/AUX sockets or it can stream audio froman external device connected to the infotainmentsystem through a Bluetooth connection.
Video can also be viewed from devices con-nected to the USB socket.
If the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it mayalso be possible to listen to web radio, audiobooks and to use various music services throughapps.
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The media player is controlledfrom the center display but cer-tain functions can also be con-trolled from the right-sidesteering wheel keypad or byusing voice commands.
Related information
•Playing media (p. 459)
•Voice control for radio and media (p. 127)
•Radio (p. 434)
•Apps (applications) (p. 432)
•CD (media) player* (p. 459)
•Playing media through the AUX/USB sock-ets (p. 462)
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay helps make it possible to listen tomusic, make phone calls, get directions to adestination, send/receive text messages and useSiri while focusing on driving. Apple CarPlayfunctions with certain Apple devices.
If the vehicle is not already equipped withApple CarPlay, it can be retro-fitted. Contact aVolvo retailer.
Information about the apps supported and com-patible cell phones is available from Apple at:www.apple.com/ios/carplay/.
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NOTE
•Please be aware that Volvo has no con-trol over the content of the Apple CarPlayapp.
•Apple CarPlay can only be used ifBluetooth is disabled. Therefore, a cellphone or a media player connected viaBluetooth will not be accessible whileApple CarPlay is active.
•To connect the vehicle to the Internetwhile Apple CarPlay is active, use Wi-Fior the vehicle's integrated modem.
If navigation guidance is being provided byApple CarPlay, this will only be shown on thecenter display (not on the head-up display* or theinstrument panel).
The Apple CarPlay apps can be controlled fromthe center display or voice-controlled using Siri(the same as for a cell phone). Certain functionscan also be controlled from the right-side steer-
ing wheel keypad. Press and hold the buttonto activate Siri. If Siri cuts off too soon, press and
hold the button.
By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledgethe following: Apple CarPlay is a serviceprovided by Apple Inc. under its terms andconditions. Volvo Cars is thus notresponsible for Apple CarPlay or itsfeatures/applications. When using Apple
CarPlay, certain information from your car(including its position) is transferred to youriPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you arefully responsible for your and any othersperson
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Toggling between Apple CarPlay and
iPod
Apple CarPlay to iPod
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap CommunicationApple CarPlay.
3. Deselect the Apple device's box that will nolonger start Apple CarPlay when it is con-nected.
4. Disconnect and reconnect the Apple deviceto the USB socket.
5.Open the iPod app from App view.
iPod to Apple CarPlay
1.Tap Apple CarPlay in the center display'sApp view.
2.Read the conditions in the pop-up windowthat appears and tap OK.
3.Disconnect and reconnect the Apple deviceto the USB socket.
> The Apple CarPlay sub-view will open.
Related information
•Media player (p. 455)
•Playing media (p. 459)
•Connecting a device via the AUX/USBsocket (p. 455)
•Apple CarPlay settings (p. 458)
Apple CarPlay settings
This article explains settings for a cell phoneconnected through Apple CarPlay.
Automatic start
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap CommunicationApple CarPlay andselect the following settings:
•Select the Apple CarPlay box for auto-matic start when the device's USB cableis connected.
•Deselect the Apple CarPlay box to disa-ble automatic start when the device'sUSB cable is connected.
A maximum of 20 Apple devices can be stored inthe list. When the list is full, the first (oldest)device stored will be deleted.
To erase the entire list, a factory reset has to beperformed. See the article "Resetting the set-tings view."
System volume levels
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap SoundSystem Volumes and selectthe following settings:
•Voice Control
•Navigation
•Ringtone
Related information
•Apple CarPlay (p. 456)
•Resetting the settings view (p. 119)
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CD (media) player*
The CD (media) player can play commerciallypurchased discs as well as ones that you haveburned yourself. See the article "Media playertechnical data" for information about compatiblefile formats.
Location of the CD player in the tunnel console
Disc slot
Eject button
Related information
•Media player technical data (p. 464)
Playing media
The media player can controlled from the right-side steering wheel keypad, the center display orby using voice commands.
The radio is also controlled from the mediaplayer. See the articles relating to the radio.
Starting a media source
Generic illustration
CD
1. Insert a CD.
2.Open the CD app in the center display's Appview.
3.Select a track.
> Playback will begin.
USB flash drive
1. Insert the flash drive in the USB socket.
2.Open the USB app in the center display'sApp view.
3.Select a track.
> Playback will begin.
Mp3 player and iPod ®
NOTE
Use the iPod app ( not the USB app) to startplayback.
When an iPod is the media source, the info-tainment system will use a menu structuresimilar to the iPod's own menu structure.
1. Connect the device.
2.Start playback in the connected device.
3.Open the iPod, USB, AUX) app in the cen-ter display's App view.
>Playback will begin.
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Bluetooth-connected device
1. Connect the device.
2. Activate Bluetooth in the device.
3. Start playback from the connected device.
4.Open the Bluetooth app in the center dis-play's App view.
>Playback will begin.
Internet media
1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
2. Open the app in the center display's Appview.
> Playback will begin.
Video
1. Connect the device.
2.Open the USB app in the center display'sApp view.
3.Tap the title of the video content to beplayed.
> Playback will begin.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is described in a separate article.
Controlling and changing media
The media player can be con-trolled using voice commands,the right-side steering wheelkeypad or the center display.
Volume: use the buttons on the right-sidesteering wheel keypad or turn the control underthe center display to raise or lower the volume.
Play/pause: tap the track's image, press the symbol on the keypad or press the button underthe center display.
Change tracks: tap the desired track on the cen-
ter display, press the buttons under thecenter display or on the right-side steering wheelkeypad.
Fast forward/reverse, move within a track: pressthe time axis on the center display and drag from
side to side, press and hold the buttonsunder the center display or on the right-sidesteering wheel keypad.
Change media source: Tap a media source underRecents, tap the desired app in the center dis-
play's App view or use the button on theright-side steering wheel keypad.
Library: tap to play a track from the library.
Shuffle: tap to play tracks in random order.
Similar: tap to use Gracenote to search for simi-lar music on the USB device and create a playlistbased on the results. The playlist can contain upto 50 tracks.
Change device: tap to toggle between USBdevices if more than one is connected.
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Video settings
The following can be adjusted with the videoplayer in full screen or by opening the center dis-
play's Top view and tapping SettingsVideo:Primary Audio Default Language, Subtitleand Primary Subtitle Default Language.
Play DivX ®
This DivX device must be registered in order toplay purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)movies.
1. Open the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsVideoDivX® VOD to get aregistration code.
2. Go to vod.divx.com for additional informationand to complete the registration process.
Related information
•CD (media) player* (p. 459)
•Media player (p. 455)
•Voice control for radio and media (p. 127)
•Apps (applications) (p. 432)
•Connecting a Bluetooth® device (p. 455)
•Connecting a device via the AUX/USBsocket (p. 455)
•Gracenote (p. 463)
•Connecting to the Internet (p. 466)
•Media searches (p. 461)
•Video (p. 464)
•Apple CarPlay (p. 456)Media searches
Searches can be made for information such asartists, composers, song titles, albums, video,audio books, playlists and podcasts (digitalmedia on the Internet).
1.Tap .
>The center display's Search view opensand the keyboard will be displayed.
2. Enter a search word/phrase.