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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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Some apps are only available if the vehicle isconnected to the Internet.
–In the center display's App view, tap an appto start it.
Related information
•Internet connected vehicle (p. 466)
•Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps(p. 468)
•Changing settings in different types of apps(p. 49)
Sound settings
The infotainment system is precalibrated for opti-mal sound reproduction but these settings canbe changed to suit your personal preferences.
The system's volume is normally adjusted usingthe right-side steering wheel keypad or the vol-ume control below the center display.
Optimal sound reproduction settings
The audio system is precalibrated for optimalsound reproduction using digital signal process-ing. This calibration takes into account the speak-ers, amplifier, cabin acoustics, listener position,etc., for each combination of vehicle and infotain-ment system.
Dynamic calibration is also available, which moni-tors the setting of the volume control, radioreception and the vehicle's speed.
Specific sound settings are described in therespective articles/sections of this owner's infor-mation.
To change a setting, pull down the center dis-
play's Top view and tap SettingsSound.
Active noise suppression 1
The vehicle can be equipped with an active noisesuppression function that reduces engine noisein the passenger compartment by utilizing theinfotainment system. The microphone(s) in the
ceiling liner react to engine noise and the info-tainment system produces signals (white noise)to counteract this.
Microphone in the ceiling liner. The number and positionvary, depending on the vehicle
NOTE
Avoid covering or obstructing the noise sup-pression speakers because doing so couldresult in a rumbling noise.
Related information
•Media sound settings (p. 463)
•Voice control settings (p. 130)
•Phone settings (p. 454)
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Certain models only.
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Radio
Your vehicle's radio offers FM with HD Radio ™
Technology and SiriusXM® Satellite radio*.
The radio can be controlledusing the right-side steeringwheel keypad, the center dis-play or by using voice com-mands.
Related information
•Changing and searching for radio stations(p. 435)
•Radio settings (p. 434)
•SiriusXM® Satellite radio* (p. 439)
•HD Radio™reception (p. 436)
•Changing and searching for radio stations(p. 435)
Radio settings
The following information lists the settings thatcan be made for the various wavebands.
Pull down the center display's Top view and
select SettingsMedia for the desired wave-band. Tap to activate/deactivate.
FM
•Show Radio Text: displays informationabout program content, artists, etc.
•Freeze Program Service Name: select tostop excessive scrolling to freeze after20 seconds.
•FM HD Radio: - Enables HD Radio ™Technology for audio comparable to CDquality. See the article "HD Radio" fordetailed information.
SiriusXM ® Satellite radio
With SiriusXM® Satellite radio activated, pulldown the center display's Top view and tapSiriusXM Settings to display a list of availablealternatives. See the article "SiriusXM Satelliteradio settings" for detailed information.
Related information
•SiriusXM® Satellite radio* settings (p. 442)
•SiriusXM® Satellite radio* (p. 439)
•Radio (p. 434)
•HD Radio™reception (p. 436)
RBDS radio
RBDS radio
RBDS (Radio Data Broadcast System) enables
certain functionality2, such as:
•Searches for program types or new broad-casts
•Text information about currently broadcastprograms
For example, if news is broadcast, the currentlyplaying sound source will be interrupted so thatthe news can be heard. The infotainment systemwill return to the previous sound source when thenews broadcast has been completed.
To cancel the announcement, press the but-ton on the right-side steering wheel keypad ortap Cancel on the center display. This functioncan be activated/deactivated in the center dis-play's Settings menu.
Related information
•Radio (p. 434)
•Radio settings (p. 434)
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Overview
Microphone
Cell phone
Center display
Keypad for controlling phone functionsshown in the center display and voice com-mands
Instrument panel
Related information
•Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone(p. 451)
•Handling phone calls (p. 452)
•Handling text messages (p. 453)
•Pairing a cell phone (p. 449)
•Phone settings (p. 454)
•Text message settings (p. 454)Pairing a cell phone
A Bluetooth®-enabled cell phone or other devicecan be paired and wirelessly connected to theinfotainment system.
When a cell phone or other device is connected,audio can be streamed to the infotainment sys-tem. Toggle between the devices by pressing theTEL and MEDIA buttons to access the respectivesources' functions.
Before a Bluetooth device can be used withthe infotainment system, it has to be paired("registered").
This procedure only needs to be done once foreach device (a maximum of 20 Bluetooth devicescan be paired to the system). Once a device hasbeen paired and its Bluetooth function is acti-vated, it can then be selected for use (wirelesslyconnected) to the vehicle's infotainment system.
Two Bluetooth devices can be connected at thesame time. However, if two cell phones are con-nected, only the most recently connected onecan be used as a phone. The other one can beused to e.g., to stream audio or video. To changewhat the phone will be used for, see the article"Bluetooth settings."
A paired and connected cell phone can also beused to connect the vehicle to the Internet. To doso, its tethering/personal hotspot function mustbe activated.
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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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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.
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3.Tap Search.
>The infotainment system will searchthrough all connected devices and anyresults will be displayed by category.
Swipe the screen horizontally to display each cat-egory separately.
Related information
•Media player (p. 455)
•Playing media (p. 459)
•Using the center display keyboard (p. 36)
Playing media through theAUX/USB sockets
An external media device, such as an iPod or anmp-3 player can be connected to the infotain-ment system.
A device with rechargeable batteries can berecharged when it is connected to the USBsocket (if the ignition is on or the engine is run-ning).
To simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it isadvisable to only store files with compatible fileformats on it. It will take considerably longer forthe system to index the files on the drive if it con-tains anything other than compatible files.
In addition to audio, the vehicle's media playeralso supports video playback when the externaldevice is connected to the USB socket.
Certain mp-3 players have proprietary file formatsthat are not supported by the infotainment sys-tem.
Related information
•Connecting a device via the AUX/USBsocket (p. 455)
Streaming media through aBluetooth connection
The media player is equipped with Bluetooth®
for streaming audio files from external
Bluetooth®-enabled devices.
Related information
•Connecting a Bluetooth® device (p. 455)
•Playing media (p. 459)
•Voice control for radio and media (p. 127)
•Media player (p. 455)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
•Media player technical data (p. 464)
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•None: no results will be shown.
Updating Gracenote
Gracenote's contents are updated continuously.For optimal functionality, always use the latestversion. See support.volvocars.com for informa-tion and downloads.
Related information
•Infotainment system license information(p. 472)
•Playing media (p. 459)
Video
The media player can play video from USB-con-nected devices.
No video will be available when the vehicle ismoving. Video will resume playing when the vehi-cle is stationary.
See the article "Media player technical data" for alist of video formats supported by the mediaplayer.
Related information
•Playing media (p. 459)
•Media player (p. 455)
•Media player technical data (p. 464)
Media player technical data
The following tables list compatible file formatsand other technical specifications for the mediaplayer.
Audio files
For-matFile extensionCodec
MP3.mp3MPEG1 Layer III,MPEG2 Layer III,MP3 Pro (mp3compatible),MP3 HD (mp3compatible)
AAC.m4a, .m4b, .aacAAC LC (MPEG-4part III Audio),HE-AAC (aacPlusv1/v2)
WMA.wmaWMA8/9,WMA9/10 Pro
WAV.wavLPCM
FLAC.flacFLAC
Video files
FormatFile extension
MP4.mp4, .m4v
MPEG-PS.mpg, .mp2, .mpeg, .m1v