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130 Space bar. Blank spaces can be created by
writing a dash (‒) in the field for handwritten
letters (1). See "Writing blank spaces in free-
text fields" below. Delete. Tap once to erase one character/
letter at a time. Wait a moment before tap-
ping again to erase the next character, letter
etc.
Return to the standard keyboard layout.
Switch off/on screen tap sounds.
Hide the keyboard. In cases where this is not
possible, the button will not be displayed.
Change language for text input.
Handwriting characters/letters/words
1. Write a character, a letter, a word or parts of
a word in the field for handwritten letters (1).
Write the word or part of the word vertically
or horizontally.
> A number of suggestions for characters,letters or words will be displayed (3). The
most likely will be shown at the top of the
list.
CAUTION Do not use sharp objects on the screen as
this could cause scratches.
2. The character/letter/word will be entered
automatically after a short pause if no other
action is taken.
>
The character/letter/word at the top of
the list will be used. Tap one of the other
characters/letters/words in the list to use
it instead.
Erasing/changing handwritten characters/
letters Erase text in the text field (2) by swiping over the hand-
writing field (1).
–
Characters/letters can be erased or changed
in several ways:
•Tap the desired letter or word in the list
(3).
• Tap the delete button (5) to erase the let-
ter and start again.
• Swipe horizontally from right to left 11
over
the handwriting field (1). Erase several let-
ters at once by swiping over the area sev-
eral times.
• Tap the X box in the text field (2) to erase
all written text. 10
Certain system languages only.
11 For Arabic keyboards, swipe in the other direction. Swiping from right t\
o left will create a blank space.
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New lines in free-text fields in handwriting
modeCreate a new line by drawing above the characters in
the handwriting field as shown in the illustration
12
.
Writing blank spaces in free-text fields Make a blank space by drawing a line from left to right
13
.
Related information
• Using the center display keyboard (p. 126) Changing the appearance of the
center display
The appearance of the center display can be
changed by selecting a different theme. 1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap My Car Displays Display
Themes .
3. Select a theme, e.g. Minimalistic or
Chrome Rings.
In addition to these themes, you can also choose
between Normal and Bright. In Normal, the background of the screen is dark and the text is
light. This option is the default setting for all
themes. If the bright version is selected, the
background will be light and the text will be dark.
This option can, for example, make the screen
easier to see in bright daylight conditions.
These alternatives are always available for selec-
tion and are not affected by the ambient lighting.
Related information
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Activating and deactivating the center display
(p. 115)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633) Turning off and adjusting the
volume of the center display system
sounds
The volume of the center display system sounds
can be adjusted or turned off completely.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Tap Sound System Volumes
.
3. Pull the control under Touch Sounds to
adjust the volume or turn off screen tap
sounds. Pull the control to the desired sound
level.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Sound settings (p. 486) 12
For Arabic keyboards, draw the same character, but in mirror image.
13 For Arabic keyboards, draw the line from right to left.
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132Changing system units of
measurement
Unit settings are adjusted in the Settings menu
in the center display.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Proceed to System System Languages
and Units Units of Measurement.
3.
Select one of the following measurement
standards:
• Metric - kilometers, liters and degrees
Celsius.
• Imperial - miles, gallons and degrees
Celsius.
• US - miles, gallons and degrees Fahren-
heit.
>
The units in the instrument panel, center
display and head-up display are changed.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Changing system language (p. 132) Changing system language
Language settings are adjusted in the
Settings
menu in the center display.
NOTE Changing languages in the center display
could mean that certain owner's information
will not comply with national or local laws and
regulations. Do not change to a language that
you do not fully understand, as this could
make it difficult to navigate back through the
menu.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Proceed to System System Languages
and Units .
3. Select System Language. A voice control
symbol indicates that the language can be
used for voice commands.
>
Languages in the instrument panel, center
display and head-up display are changed.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Changing system units of measurement
(p. 132) Opening settings in the center
display
The center display is used to manage
Settings
and to display information for many of the vehi-
cle's functions. Top view with Settings button.
1. Open Top view by tapping the tab or by drag-
ging/swiping from the top of the screen
downward.
2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu.
3.
Tap one of the categories shown and tap
again to navigate to sub-categories and their
respective settings.
4. Tap Back to move backward in the Settings
menu.
Tap Close to close the Settings menu.
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133
Related information
•Center display overview (p. 109)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Setting types in the center display (p. 135)
• Table of settings in the center display
(p. 136) Opening contextual setting in the
center display
Most of the settings for the vehicle's basic apps
can be changed directly in Top view in the cen-
ter display via contextual settings. Top view with button for contextual settings.
Apps that are factory-installed in your vehicle, e.g. FM radio and USB, are part of Sensus and areused to control the vehicle's integrated functions.
The settings for these apps can be changed
directly in Top view in the center display.
When contextual setting is available:
1.
Pull down Top view when an app is in expan-
ded form, e.g. Navigation.
2. Tap Navigation Settings.
3.
Change the desired settings and confirm.
Tap Close or press the Home button under the
center display to close Settings view. Most of the vehicle's basic apps have this contex-
tual setting option, but not all.
Third-party appsThird-party apps are apps that are not factory-
installed in the vehicle's system, but can be
downloaded, e.g.
Volvo ID. Settings for these
apps are changed in the apps themselves, not in
Top view.
Related information
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
• Download apps (p. 488)
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134Changing settings in the center
display
You can change
Settings and information for
many of the vehicle's functions via the center
display. 1. Open Top view by tapping the tab or by drag-
ging/swiping from the top of the screen
downward.
2. Tap Settings to open the Settings menu.
3.
Tap one of the categories and sub-catego-
ries to navigate to the desired setting.
4. Change the setting(s). Different types of set- tings are changed in different ways.
> Changes are saved immediately. A sub-category in the Settings menu with various possi-
ble settings; has a multi-selection button and radio but-
tons.
Related information
•
Center display overview (p. 109)
• Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
• Setting types in the center display (p. 135)
• Table of settings in the center display
(p. 136) Resetting user data when the
vehicle changes owners
If the vehicle changes owners, all user data and
system settings should be reset to factory
defaults.
Vehicle settings can be reset at different levels.
Reset all user data and system settings to their
original factory defaults when the vehicle
changes owner. It is also important to change the
owner of the Volvo On Call service.
Related information
• Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
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135
Resetting center display settings
All settings made in the center display's Settings
menu can be reset to default values.
Two types of resetThere are two ways to reset the settings in the
Settings menu:
• Factory Reset- erases all data and files and
resets all settings to factory default.
• Reset Personal Settings- erases personal
data and resets personalized settings to fac-
tory default.
Resetting settingsFollow these instructions to reset the settings.
NOTE Factory Reset is only possible when the
vehicle is stationary. 1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Proceed to System Factory Reset
.
3. Select the type of reset you would like to do. > A pop-up window will appear. 4.
Tap OK to confirm the reset.
For Reset Personal Settings, confirm the reset by tapping
Reset for the active
profile or Reset for all profiles.
>
The selected settings will be reset.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Table of settings in the center display
(p. 136) Setting types in the center display
Different types of settings are changed in differ-
ent ways. Refer to the table below for a descrip-
tion of the different types of settings.
Types of settings Type of
setting
Description
Trigger
function Starts an app or a separate view
for more advanced settings. Tap
the text to e.g. connect a
Bluetooth
®
device.
Radio but-
ton Select one of the possible set-
tings by tapping the desired radio
button to e.g. change the system
language.
Multi-
selection
button Select a level for a particular set-
ting by pressing the desired part
of the button, e.g. to select sensi-
tivity level for City Safety.
Checkbox
Tap the checkbox to activate/
deactivate a function, e.g. to
select automatic start for heated
seats.
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136 Type of
setting
Description
Slider
Select a level for a function by
pressing and dragging the slider
control, e.g. to set volume level.
Informa-
tion dis-
play This is not an actual setting, but
instead displays information such
as the vehicle's VIN number.
Related information
•
Center display overview (p. 109) Table of settings in the center
display
The center display's Settings menu has a num-
ber of main categories and sub-categories that
contain settings and information for many of the
vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories:
My Car,
Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,
Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-
categories and possible settings. The table below
shows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-
ble settings for a function or an area are descri-
bed in more detail in their respective sections of
the Owner's Manual.
Some settings are personal, which means that
they can be saved to a Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked
to a driver profile.
My Car Sub-categories
Displays
IntelliSafe
Drive Preferences/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting
Mirrors and Convenience Sub-categories
Locking
Parking Brake and Suspension
Wipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone
Balance
System Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map
Route and Guidance
Traffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM
SiriusXM Travel Link
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* Option/accessory. 137Sub-categories
Gracenote®
Video
Communication
Sub-categories
Phone
Text Messages
Android Auto
*
Apple CarPlay*
Bluetooth Devices
Wi-Fi
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Vehicle Modem Internet
Volvo On Call
Volvo Service Networks
ClimateThe Climate main category does not have any sub-categories.
System Sub-categories
Driver Profile
Date and Time
System Languages and Units
Privacy and data
Keyboard Layouts
Voice Control
*
Factory Reset
System Information
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Resetting center display settings (p. 135) Driver profiles
Many of the vehicle's settings can be custom-
ized to the driver's personal preferences and
saved in one or more driver profiles. These personal settings are automatically saved
in the active driver profile. Each key can be linked
to one driver profile. When the linked key is used,
the vehicle is customized to the specific settings
of that driver profile.
Which settings are saved in driver
profiles?
The vehicle has settings that can be made either
personal or global. The personal settings are
saved in driver profiles.
Settings that can be saved in a driver profile
include, among other things, screens, mirrors,
front seats, navigation*, audio and media system,
language and voice control.
Some settings are global settings. These settings
can be changed but are not saved to a specific
driver profile. Changes to global settings affect all
profiles.