2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 phone

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Lowering position
Confirm
The brightness of the graphic is automatically adapted to the light conditions in its background.Brightness is also affected by adjustments to thebrightness of the other displays in the vehicle. The height position can be stored in the front power seat's * memory function.
Calibrating the horizontal positionIf the windshield or display unit has been replaced, the head-up display's horizontal posi-tion may need to be calibrated. Calibration meansthat the projected image is rotated clockwise orcounterclockwise. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Select
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Options
Head-Up Display
Calibration.
3. Calibrate the horizontal position of the image using the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm
Related information
• Head-up display
* (p. 142)
• Activating and deactivating the head-up dis- play
* (p. 144)
Voice control14
The driver can use voice commands to control certain functions in the media player, aBluetooth-connected phone, the climate system and the Volvo navigation system *.
Voice commands offer extra convenience and help minimize distractions so drivers can concen-trate on driving and keep their attention on theroad and traffic situation.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is operated in a safe mannerand that all applicable traffic regulations arefollowed.
Voice control microphone
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Certain markets only.

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146 Voice control is carried out as a dialog, with spo- ken commands from the user and verbal respon-ses from the system. The voice control systemuses the same microphone as devices connectedwith Bluetooth, and the voice control systemresponds through the vehicle's loudspeakers. Incertain cases, text messages will also be dis-played in the instrument panel. The functions arecontrolled using the right-side steering wheelkeypad and settings are made in the center dis-play.
System updates
The voice control system is continuously improved. For optimal functionality, always down-load the latest update at support.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Using voice commands (p. 146)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Climate control system voice commands(p. 203)
• Voice control settings (p. 148)
Using voice commands15
Press the button for voice con- trol
on the right-side
steering wheel keypad to acti- vate the system and initiate avoice command dialog.
These may include:
• Wait until after the tone, and then speak in your normal voice at a normal speed.
• Do not speak while the system is responding(the system is unable to process commandsduring this time).
• Avoid background noises in the passengercompartment by keeping doors, windows and the panoramic roof
* closed.
Voice control can be canceled by:
• saying "
Cancel".
• pressing and holding the steering wheel key- pad's voice command button
.
To speed up the voice command dialog and skip system responses, press the voice command but- ton
while the system is responding and give
your next command.
Voice command examples
Press , say "Call [First name] [Last name]
[number category]" - calls the selected contact
from the phone book. If the contact has several phone numbers (e.g. home, cell, work), the rightcategory must also be given. Press
and say "Call Robyn Smith
cellular".
Commands/phrasesThe following commands can always be used: • "
Repeat" - repeats the most recent voice
command in the current dialog.
• "
Cancel" - cancels the dialog.
• "
Help" - initiates a help dialog. The system
responds with commands that can be used in the current situation, an instruction or anexample.
Commands for specific functions, such as phoneand audio, are described in the sections relatedto that function.
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Numbers
Number commands can be given in different ways depending on the function to be controlled: •Phone numbers and zip codes
should be
given by stating each number individually, e.g. zero three one two two four four three(03122443).
• Addresses
can be given by stating each
number individually or in a group, e.g. two twoor twenty-two (22). For English and Dutchlanguage settings, groups of numbers canalso be said in sequence, e.g. twenty-twotwenty-two (22 22). For English, double ortriple digits can also be used, e.g. doublezero (00). Numbers in the range 0-2300 canbe used.
• Frequencies
can be given as ninety-eight
point eight (98.8), one hundred four pointtwo, or hundred four point two (104.2).
Related information
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Climate control system voice commands(p. 203)
• Voice control settings (p. 148)
Voice control for cellular phones16
Call a contact in the phone book, have a text message read aloud or dictate short messagesusing voice commands to a Bluetooth-con-nected phone.
To access a contact in the phone book, the voice command must contain the contact informationentered in the phone book. If a contact, e.g.
Robyn Smith, has several phone numbers listed
in the phone book, a number category such as
home or cellular can also be specified, i.e. "Call
Robyn Smith cellular".
Tap
and say one of the following commands:
• "
Call [contact]" - call the selected contact
from the phone book.
• "
Call [phone number]" - call a phone num-
ber.
• "
Recent calls" - display the list of recent
calls.
• "
Read message" - read a text message
aloud. If there are several messages, select the message to read aloud.
• "
Message to [contact]" - the user is
prompted to dictate a short message. The message will then be read aloud and the user can choose to send 17
or re-dictate the
message. The vehicle must be connected to the Internet to access this function.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Using voice commands (p. 146)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Climate control system voice commands(p. 203)
• Voice control settings (p. 148)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 529)
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Certain markets only.
17 Only certain phones can send messages via the vehicle. For additional information on compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.

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Voice control for radio and media18
Voice commands for the radio and media play- ers are shown below.
Tap and say one of the following commands:
• "
Media" - initiates a dialog for media and
radio and displays examples of commands.
• "
Play [artist]" - plays music by the selected
artist.
• "
Play [song title]" - plays the selected
song.
• "
Play [song title] from [album]" - plays
the selected song from the selected album.
• "
Play [radio station]" - starts the selected
radio station.
• "
Tune to [frequency]" - tunes to the
selected radio frequency in the currently active waveband. If no radio source is active,the FM band will be started as default.
• "
Tune to [frequency] [waveband]" - tunes
to the selected radio frequency on the selected waveband.
• "
Radio" - starts FM radio.
• "
Radio FM" - starts FM radio.
• "
SiriusXM" - starts SiriusXM radio
*
• "
CD" - starts playback from CD
*.
• "
USB" - starts playback from USB. •
"
iPod" - starts playback from iPod.
• "
Bluetooth" - starts playback from a Blue-
tooth-connected media source.
• "
Similar music" - plays music from a USB-
connected device with music similar to that currently playing.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Using voice commands (p. 146)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
• Climate control system voice commands(p. 203)
• Voice control settings (p. 148)
Voice control settings19
Settings for the voice control system are made here.
SettingsSystemVoice Control
Settings can be personalized in the following areas:
•
Repeat Voice Command
•Gender
•Speech Rate
Sound settingsSelect sound settings under:
SettingsSoundSystem VolumesVoice Control
Language settingsThe voice control system is not available for all languages. The languages available for voice commands are indicated by the
icon in the
list of languages. Changing the language here will also change the language in the menus, messages and help texts.
SettingsSystemSystem Languages
and Units
System Language
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Related information
•Voice control (p. 145)
• Using voice commands (p. 146)
• Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
• Climate control system voice commands (p. 203)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Sound settings (p. 486)
• Changing system language (p. 132)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Steering wheel controls and horn The steering wheel has a horn and controls for e.g. driver support systems and voice control.
Steering wheel keypads and paddles *.
Driver support system controls 2
.
Paddle * for manually shifting gears (auto-
matic transmission).
Controls for voice commands, adjusting the head-up display, accessing menus and mes-sages, and handling phone calls.
Horn
The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel.
Related information
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions.
The steering wheel's reach and height can be adjusted.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel and ensure it locks into position before driving. Never adjust thesteering wheel while driving.
Steering wheel force can be adjusted with speed-dependent power steering. Steering wheelforce is adjusted according to the vehicle's speedto give the driver an enhanced sense of controland stability.
2 Speed limiter *, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control *, Distance Alert * and Pilot Assist *.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. A charg-ing post that is not always active, for examplebecause of a timer, can cause loss of functionfor preconditioning. If the car is not connected to an electrical socket it is still possible in a warm climate toachieve brief cooling of the passenger com-partment by direct starting preconditioning.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the vehicle works to reach acomfortable temperature and not the tem-perature set in the climate system.
Related information
•Parking climate (p. 230)
• Starting and stopping preconditioning (p. 231)
• Preconditioning timer settings (p. 232)
Starting and stoppingpreconditioning
Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger compartment before driving. Preconditioningcan be started in the center display or from acellular phone.
Starting/stopping from the center display
Preconditioning button in the Parking climate tab in
Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Select the
Parking climate tab.
Window for seat/steering wheel heating in the Parking
climate tab in Climate view.
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering
wheel heating should be activated along with preconditioning.
4. Tap
Preconditioning.
> Preconditioning starts/stops and the but- ton lights up/goes out.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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InterferenceElectromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may interfere with the remote key's functions for key- less start and keyless locking and unlocking *.
NOTE
Avoid storing the remote control key near metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cellphones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).
If you experience interference, use the remote key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder to disarm thealarm.
NOTE
When the remote control key is placed in the cup holder, make sure that no other vehiclekeys, metal objects or electronic devices (e.g.cell phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) arefound in the cup holder. Multiple vehicle keysclose to each other in the cup holder can dis-rupt their functionality.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 241)
• Remote key range (p. 243) •
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)
• Red Key - restricted remote key
* (p. 248)
• Electronic immobilizer (p. 252)
Locking and unlocking using theremote key
All doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked simultaneously using the buttons onthe remote key.
Locking with remote key
Remote key.
–Press the button on the remote key to
lock.