2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE USB

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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Audio, media and Internet486
Sound settings486
Apps487
Download apps488
Updating apps489
Deleting apps490
Radio490
Starting the radio491
Changing waveband and radio station491
Searching for a radio station492
Storing radio favorites493
Radio settings493
RBDS494
HD Radio™494
Activating and deactivating the HDRadio™496
HD Radio™ sub-channels496
HD Radio™ limitations497
SiriusXM® Satellite radio*498
Using SiriusXM® Satellite radio*499
Settings for SiriusXM® Satellite radio*500
SiriusXM Travel Link®*502
SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Weather503
SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Notifications504

SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Fuel505
SiriusXM Travel Link®* - Sports506
Media player507
Playing media508
Controlling and changing media509
Media searches510
Gracenote®511
CD player*511
Video512
Playing video512
Playing DivX® 512
Video settings513
Streaming media via Bluetooth®513
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®513
Playing media via the USB port514
Connecting a device via the USB port514
Apple® CarPlay®*515
Using Apple® CarPlay®*515
Settings for Apple® CarPlay®*516
Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®*517
Android Auto*518
Using Android Auto*518
Settings for Android Auto*519

Tips for using Android Auto*520
Phone520
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth for the first time521
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth automatically523
Connecting a phone to the car viaBluetooth manually523
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-con-nected phone524
Switch between phones connectedvia Bluetooth524
Removing a Bluetooth-connected phone525
Handling phone calls525
Handling text messages526
Text message settings527
Managing the phone book527
Phone settings528
Settings for Bluetooth devices529
Internet-connected vehicle*529
Connecting the car to the Internetvia a mobile device (Bluetooth)531
Connecting the car to the Internetvia a mobile device (Wi-Fi)531
Connect the car to the Internet viacar modem (SIM card)532
Vehicle modem settings533

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Sharing Internet from the vehicle viaWi-Fi hotspot (tethering)533
No or poor Internet connection534
Deleting Wi-Fi networks535
Wi-Fi technology and security535
Terms of use and data sharing536
Activating and deactivating data sharing536
Compatible file formats for media536
Technical specifications for USB devices537
Hard disk storage space538
License agreement for audio and media539
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires550
Tire direction of rotation552
Tread wear indicator553
Tire terminology553
Tire sidewall designations554
Uniform Tire Quality Grading556
Checking tire pressure557
Adjusting tire pressure558
Recommended tire pressure559
Tire pressure monitoring system*559
Calibrating the tire pressure monitor-ing system*561
Viewing tire pressure status in thecenter display*562
Action when warned of low tire pressure563
When changing wheels564
Tool kit564
Jack*565
Wheel bolts565
Removing a wheel566
Installing a wheel568
Spare wheel569
Accessing the spare wheel570
Snow tires571
Snow chains571

Tire sealing system572
Using the tire sealing system573
Inflate tires with the compressorincluded in the tire sealing system577
Determining the vehicle's permittedweight578

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
125Symbol
Meaning Tethering activated (Wi-Fi hotspot).
This means that the vehicle shares
an available Internet connection.
Vehicle modem activated.
USB sharing active.
Action in progress.
Timer for preconditioning active.
AAudio source being played.
Audio source paused.
Phone call in progress.
Audio source muted.
News broadcasts from current radio
station.
B Traffic information being received.
BClock.
A
Only hybrid models.
B Not available in all markets.
Related information
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115)
• Messages in the center display (p. 140)

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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)

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
148 Voice control for radio and media
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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 settings
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Settings for the voice control system are made
here.
Settings System Voice Control
Settings can be personalized in the following
areas:
• Repeat Voice Command
• Gender
• Speech Rate
Sound settingsSelect sound settings under:
Settings Sound System Volumes
Voice 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.
Settings System System Languages
and Units System Language
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Certain markets only.
19 Certain markets only.

||AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
500
iTunes taggingFrom the center display's Top view, tap SiriusXM
Settings. Tap the iTunes Tagging menu. Tap
the iTunes Tagging box to activate/deactivate
this function and tap
Close to return to Home
view. Tap Tags List to display a list of all tagged
songs.
If the function is activated, the iTunes tag button will be displayed in Home view. If a song is played
that you would like to buy in the iTunes store, tap
this button while the song is playing to tag it. If a
song with
iTunes Tagging information is availa-
ble, the button will be selectable. Tap the button
to tag the song. If you would like to buy a tagged
song via iTunes, Tap the iTunes tag button.
To buy a song in iTunes, begin by connecting an
iPhone/iPod/iPad to the USB port in the tunnel
console. The iTunes tagging list will automatically
be transferred to the device and removed from
the list in the vehicle. If the device is connected
when a song is tagged, the data will automatically
be saved in the device. To purchase the song,
consult the iTunes support page.
Related information
• SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio* (p. 498)
• Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129)
• Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
(p. 500) •
Settings for SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
(p. 500)
• Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 514) Settings for SiriusXM
®
Satellite
radio*
There are numerous settings that can be made
to enhance your SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio listen-
ing experience.
Settings
Drag down the top view and tap on Settings Media SiriusXM
. The following alternatives
will be displayed:

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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4. Tap one of the divisions to display:
•In progress: play-by-play information
about a match/game/tournament cur-
rently in progress. Continue tapping to
display. In the detailed view, you can also
select a radio station that is currently
broadcasting an ongoing sporting event
• Headlines for MLB: Tap to display brief
headline information
• Scheduled: schedules for coming
matches, games, etc.
• Scores: match/game results
The same principle applies to all sports.
Related information
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* (p. 502)
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Notifications
(p. 504)
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Fuel (p. 505)
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather (p. 503) Media player
The media player can play audio from the CD
player* and from external audio sources con-
nected via USB port or Bluetooth. It can also
play video format via the USB port. When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is also possible to listen to web radio, audio
books and to access music services via apps. The media player is controlled
from the center display. Several
functions can also be con-
trolled using voice commands
or the right-side steering wheel
keypad.
The radio, which is also handled by the media
player, is described in a separate section.
Related information
•
Playing media (p. 508)
• Controlling and changing media (p. 509)
• Media searches (p. 510)
• Apps (p. 487)
• Radio (p. 490)
• CD player* (p. 511)
• Video (p. 512)
• Streaming media via Bluetooth ®
(p. 513)
• Playing media via the USB port (p. 514)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
* Option/accessory.
508 Playing media
The media player is controlled from the center
display. Several other functions can also be con-
trolled using the right-side steering wheel key-
pad or by using voice commands.
The radio can also be controlled in the media
player. See the section describing the radio.
Starting a media source
App view. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depend-
ing on market and model).
CD*
1. Insert a CD.
2.
Open the CD app from App view.
3.

Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
USB flash drive
1. Inset a USB flash drive.
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
MP3 player and iPod ®
NOTE To start playback from an iPod, the iPod app
must be used (not USB).
When an iPod is used as source, the car's
audio and media system has a menu struc-
ture similar to the iPod player's own menu
structure.
1. Connect a media source.
2.

Start playback in the connected media
source.
3. Open the app ( iPod, USB) from App view.
>

Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
2. Connect a media source.
3. Start playback in the connected media source.
4. Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
>

Playback will begin.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connec-
tion:
1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
2. Open the app from the App view. > Playback will begin.
Read the separate section on how to download
apps.
Video
1. Connect a media source.
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.