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Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how oldyou are but rather on:
•How well you see.
•Your ability to concentrate.
•How quickly you make decisions understress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to helpyou cope with the ever changing traffic environ-ment.
•Never drink and drive.
•If you are taking any medication, consult yourphysician about its potential effects on yourdriving abilities.
•Take a driver-retraining course.
•Have your eyes checked regularly.
•Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
•Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
•Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly with regard tostopping distance.
•Never send text messages while driving.
•Refrain from using or minimize the use of acell phone while driving.

Related information
•Recall information (p. 64)
•Reporting safety defects (p. 63)
Reporting safety defects
The following information will help you report anyperceived safety-related defects in your vehicle.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo
Car USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives simi-
lar complaints, it may open an investi-
gation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your retailer, or Volvo Car
USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may
either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation, Washington D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov, where you can also
enter your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identi-
fication Number) to see if it has any
open recalls.
Volvo strongly recommends that if your
vehicle is covered under a service cam-
paign, safety or emission recall or simi-
lar action, it should be completed as
soon as possible. Please check with
your local retailer or Volvo Car USA,
LLC if your vehicle is covered under
these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at:
Internet:
http://www.nhtsa.gov
Telephone:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236).

Reporting safety defects in Canada
If you believe your vehicle has a defect that couldcause a crash or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform Transport Canada inaddition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.117
Sub-categoriesType of setting
Electric Parking BrakeCombination
SeatsCombination
WipersCombination
SuspensionGlobal

Sound
Sub-categoriesType of setting
Sound Experience*Personal
TonePersonal
BalancePersonal
System VolumesCombination

Navigation
Sub-categoriesType of setting
MapPersonal
RoutePersonal
TrafficPersonal
GuidancePersonal
SystemPersonal
Media
Sub-categoriesType of setting
AM/FM RadioAPersonal
SiriusXMPersonal
Gracenote®Personal
VideoPersonal
AAM radio is not available in hybrid models.

Communication
Sub-categoriesType of setting
Phone–
Text Messages–
Bluetooth–
Wi-FiGlobal
Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotGlobal
Vehicle Modem InternetGlobal
Volvo On Call–
Volvo Service NetworksGlobal

Climate
The main category Climate has no sub-catego-ries.
System
Sub-categoriesType of setting
Driver ProfilePersonal
Date & Time–
LanguagePersonal
Keyboard LayoutsGlobal
Voice ControlPersonal
UnitsPersonal
Storage–
Software Updates–
Global Reset–
Services–

Related information
•Settings view (p. 115)
•Changing system settings in Settings view(p. 118)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.122
Head-up display (HUD)*
The head-up display provides information suchas speed, cruise control functions, navigation,traffic sign information, incoming phone calls,etc. at the base of the windshield in the driver'sfield of vision.
Incoming phone call
The HUD supplements the instrument panel andprojects information on the lower section of thewindshield. The projected information can only beseen from the driver's seat.

CAUTION
The HUD's projection unit is located in thedashboard. Avoid scratching or placingobjects on the unit's glass surface.
Example of information in the head-up display. The infor-mation shown is generic and may vary slightly from mar-ket to market or in terms of units of measure
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
Symbols such as the following ones may appeartemporarily in the HUD.
If the warning symbol appears, read thewarning text in the instrument panel.
If the information symbol appears, readthe warning text in the instrumentpanel.
NOTE
If the City Safety is activated, the informationin the HUD will be replaced by a City Safety-related graphic. This graphic will illuminateeven if the HUD is turned off.
A graphic for the City Safety flashes to attract the driv-er's attention

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NOTE
The driver's ability to see information in theHUD may be impeded by:
•the use of polarizing sunglasses
•the use of an aftermarket or non-Volvoreplacement windshield
•not sitting in the center of the driver'sseat
•objects on the HUD projector glass onthe dashboard
•certain ambient lighting conditions
•certain types of vision problems, whichmay also result in headaches or eyestrain.
•Activating/deactivating and settings forHUD are only possible when an image isprojected on the windshield. The enginemust be running.

Activating/deactivating HUD
HUD can be activated in two ways in the centerdisplay:

Via Function view
Tap the Head-up display but-ton.
Via settings
1.Tap Settings in Top view.
2.Tap My CarDisplays.
3.Select/deselect Head-Up Display.
This selection can be stored as a personal set-ting in a driver profile.

Selecting display alternatives
1.Tap Settings in Top view.
2.Tap My CarDisplaysHead-UpDisplay Options.
Tap Go to the center display's Settings viewand select Driver Display & Head-upDisplay.
3.Select : Show Navigation In Head-UpDisplay, Road Sign Information In Head-Up Display, Show Driver Support InHead-Up Display or Show Phone InHead-Up Display.
This selection can be stored as a personal set-ting in a driver profile.
Adjusting HUD brightness and height
position
1.Tap Head-up display adjustments in thecenter display's Function view.
2.Use the right-side steering wheel keypad toadjust the HUD's brightness and height posi-tion on the windshield in the driver's field ofvision.
Reduce brightness
Increase brightness
Higher position

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.125
Voice control
Voice commands make it possible for the driverto voice-control certain functions in the mediaplayer, a Bluetooth-connected cell phone, cli-mate system and the Volvo navigation system*.
Voice control offers convenience and enables thedriver to keep his/her hands on the steeringwheel and concentrate on driving and the trafficsituation around the vehicle.

WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility foroperating the vehicle safely and adhering toall applicable traffic regulations.
Input to the system is in dialog form and compri-ses commands from the driver and a verbalresponse from the system.
The voice control system uses the same micro-
phone as the Bluetooth hands-free system andsystem responses come via the infotainment sys-tem's speakers.
In certain cases, text messages are also providedin the instrument panel.
The functions are controlled using the right-sidesteering wheel keypad and settings are madefrom the center console.
System updates
The voice control system is being constantlyimproved and updates should be downloaded foroptimal functionality. See the support sitesupport.volvocars.com.

Related information
•Using voice commands (p. 125)
•Voice control settings (p. 130)
•Voice control for radio and media (p. 127)
•Voice control for cell phones (p. 126)
•System updates (p. 506)
•Navigation system voice commands (p. 129)
•Climate system voice commands (p. 128)
Using voice commands
The following is an introduction for using voicecommands.
Press the button on the right-side steering wheel keypad toactivate the system and initiatea voice command dialog.
Keep the following points in mind when usingvoice commands:
•When giving a command, speak at your usualspeed and in a normal tone of voice afterthe tone.
•Avoid speaking while the system is respond-ing. Commands cannot be processed duringa response.
•Avoid background noises in the cabin whenusing the system by closing the vehicle'sdoors, windows and panoramic roof* whengiving voice commands.
Voice command dialogs can be cancelled by:
•Saying "Cancel".
•By pressing and holding the button onthe right-side steering wheel keypad.
To speed up a command dialog or to skip system
responses, press the button on the right-side steering wheel keypad when the system isresponding and give your next command.

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Voice command examples
Press , say "Call"-"[First-name]"-"[Last-name]"-"[number category]" to call a contactin your phonebook if the person has more thanone phone number listed (i.e., home, mobile, work,etc.).
For example, press and say"Call"-"Robin"-"Smith"-"mobile".

Commands/phrases
The following commands can always be used:
•Repeat: the system will repeat the mostrecent voice instruction.
•Cancel: cancel the dialog.
•Help: Initiates a help dialog. The system willprovide several alternative commands thatcan be used in a given situation.
The commands for specific situations are descri-bed in the respective articles such as "Cell phonecommands", etc.

Numbers
Numbers can be spoken in different waysdepending on the context and function beingused:
•Phone numbers and zip codes should bespoken individually, number by number, e.g.,five five five one two three four (5551234).
•Addresses (house numbers) can be spo-ken individually or as a group, e.g., two two ortwenty-two (22). It is also possible to say a
sequence of numbers, e.g., twenty-twotwenty-two (22 22) and "double" or "triple"can also be used, e.g., double zero (00) or tri-ple zero (000). Numbers in the range0-2300 can be used.
•Frequencies can be spoken ninety-eightpoint eight (98.8), one hundred four pointtwo (104.2) or hundred four point two(104.2).
Related information
•Voice control (p. 125)
Voice control for cell phones
Voice commands can be used to control many
of the most common functions in a Bluetooth®-connected cell phone.
To specify a phone book contact, the voice com-mand has to include the contact's informationthat is in the phone book. For example, if a con-tact such as John Smith has several phonenumbers, a number category such as home ormobile can be specified. To call, say: "Call JohnSmith mobile".
To use the voice control system, press the on the right-side steering wheel keypad and sayone of the following commands after the tone:
•"Call [contact]": call a contact from yourphone book.
•"Call [phone number]": call a phone num-ber.
•"Recent calls": displays the list of recentcalls.
•"Read message": reads a message aloud.If there are several messages, select the oneto be read.
•"Message to [contact]": an empty mes-sage to the selected contact will open and isready for dictation to begin.

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Instrument panel
Left side
•Speedometer
•Trip odometer
•Odometer
•Cruise control/speed limiter information
•Road sign information

Center
•Indicator and warning symbols
•Ambient temperature sensor
•Clock
•Messages (and in certain cases also graph-ics)
•Distance to empty tank
•Distance to discharged hybrid battery (eDTE:electrical Distance to Empty)
•Door and seat belt status
•Hybrid battery charge information
•Compass
•Media player
•Navigation system map
•Cell phone
•Voice control
Right side
•Tachometer (depending on current drivingmode)
•Fuel gauge
•Battery gauge
•Gear indicator
•Current driving mode (Hybrid, Off Road, Pure,Power and AWD)
•Hybrid gauge (depending on current drivingmode)
•ECO gauge (depending on current drivingmode)
•Current fuel consumption
•Hybrid battery's charge level
•App menu (activated using the right-sidesteering wheel keypad)

Activating the instrument panel
The instrument panel is activated as soon as adoor is opened (i.e., ignition mode 0). After ashort period, the panel will go out if it is not used.
To reactivate it, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Turn the start knob to START and release it(without pressing the brake pedal). This acti-vates ignition mode I
•Open one of the doors
Instrument panel settings
Some of the settings for the instrument panelcan be made in the App menu (see also the arti-cle "Instrument panel app menu").
The following settings can be made in the center
display's Top view under: SettingsMy CarDisplays:
•Driver Display Center Area: Select what isdisplayed in the background (center) of theinstrument panel. The options are: (Show noinformation in the background, Showinformation for current playing media orShow navigation even if no route is set).
•Themes. Select a theme (appearance). Theoptions are: (Glass, Minimalistic,Performance or Chrome Rings).
The system language can be changed under
SettingsSystemChoose systemlanguage. This change affects the languageused in all displays.

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Handling a saved message
In expanded form, some messages have two but-tons for booking service or reading the owner'smanual.
Booking service:
–With the message in expanded form, tapRequest appoint./Call to make
Appointment14 to book a service/repairappointment.
>Request appoint.: the Appointmentstab will open in the app and create arequest for a service/repair appointment.
Call to make Appointment: the phoneapp will start and initiate a call to your pre-ferred retailer to make a service/repairappointment.
Reading the owner's manual:
–With the message in expanded form, tapOwner's manual to read the section of theowner's manual related to the message.
>The owner's manual will open in the cen-ter display and provide information relatedto the message.
Messages stored in the app will be erased auto-matically each time the engine is started.

Messages saved from the center
display
Saved messages and possible selections in Top view
Messages that have been shown in the centerdisplay and need to be saved are stored in thecenter display's Top view.

Reading a saved message
1. Open the center display's Top view.
> A list of saved messages will be displayed.The ones with an arrow to the right canbe expanded.
2. Tap the arrow to the right to expand/mini-mize the message.

Handling a saved message
Some messages have a button to e.g., activate/deactivate a function related to the message.
–Tap the button to carry out the action.
Messages saved in Top view are erased automat-ically when the engine is switched off.
Related information
•Handling messages in the instrument paneland center display (p. 157)
14Certain markets only.