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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 appmust be used (not USB).
When an iPod is used as source, the car'saudio and media system has a menu struc-ture similar to the iPod player's own menustructure.
1. Connect a media source.
2.Start playback in the connected mediasource.
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 mediasource.
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 downloadapps.
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.
Related information
Handling the App menu in the instrumentpanel (p. 102)
Radio (p. 453)
Controlling and changing media (p. 472)
Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 477)
Connecting a device via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Download apps (p. 451)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 494)
Video (p. 474)
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Android Auto* (p. 482)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
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Controlling and changing media
Media playback can be controlled using voicecommands, the steering wheel keypad or thecenter display.
The media player can be con-trolled using voice commands,the right-side steering wheelkeypad or the center display.
Volume - turn the knob under the center display
or tap on the right-side steering wheelkeypad to raise or lower the volume.
Play/pause - tap the image for the track youwould like to play, or press the button below the
center display or on the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
Changing track/song - tap the desired track in
the center display, or press or belowthe center display or on the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding - tap the time axis inthe center display and drag it sideways, or press
and hold or below the center display oron the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Changing media source - select from among pre-vious sources in the app, tap the desired app inApp view or use the right-side steering wheel
keypad to select the app in the app menu .
Library - tap the button to playfrom the library.
Shuffle - tap the button to playtracks in a random order.
Similar - tap the button to useGracenote to search for similarmusic on the USB device andcreate a playlist from the musicfound. The playlist can containup to 50 tracks.
Change device - tap the but-ton to toggle between USBdevices when more than one isconnected.
Related information
Media player (p. 470)
Media searches (p. 473)
Sound settings (p. 448)
Apps (p. 450)
Gracenote® (p. 473)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
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Updating Gracenote
The contents of the Gracenote database are con-tinuously updated. For optimal functionality,update to the latest version. Seesupport.volvocars.com for information and down-loads.
Related information
Playing media (p. 470)
License agreement for audio and media(p. 501)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
CD player*
The media player can play CDs with compatibleaudio files.
Disc slot.
Eject button.
Related information
Playing media (p. 470)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Video
The media player can play videos from USB-connected devices.
Video is not available when the vehicle is moving;only audio will be played. Video will resume whenthe vehicle is stationary.
Information on compatible media formats is provi-ded in a separate section.
Related information
Playing video (p. 475)
Playing DivX® (p. 475)
Video settings (p. 475)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
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Playing video
The USB app in App view is used to play videos.
1. Connecting media source (USB device).
2.Open the USB app from App view.
3.Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Related information
Video (p. 474)
Playing DivX® (p. 475)
Video settings (p. 475)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Playing DivX®
The DivX Certified® device must be registered toplay purchased DivX video-on-demand (VOD)movies.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.Tap VideoDivX® VOD to get a registra-tion code.
3.Go to vod.divx.com for more information andto complete the registration process.
Related information
Video (p. 474)
Playing video (p. 475)
Video settings (p. 475)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Video settings
Some video playback settings can be adjusted,e.g. language.
The following can be adjusted by opening Top
view and tapping SettingsVideo or with thevideo player in full-screen mode: AudioLanguage, Off and Subtitle Language.
Related information
Video (p. 474)
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Streaming media via Bluetooth®
The vehicle's media player is equipped withBluetooth and can play audio files fromBluetooth-enabled external devices such as cel-lular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to wire-lessly play audio files from an external device, thedevice must be connected to the vehicle viaBluetooth.
Related information
Connecting a device via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetoothfor the first time (p. 485)
Playing media (p. 470)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®
Connect a Bluetooth® device to the vehicle towirelessly play media and give the vehicle anInternet connection if it is available.
Many cellular phones on the market currently
offer wireless Bluetooth® technology, but not allphones are fully compatible with the vehicle.
The procedure for connecting a media device isthe same as for connecting a cellular phone to
the vehicle via Bluetooth®.
Related information
Streaming media via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetoothfor the first time (p. 485)
Playing media (p. 470)
Playing media via the USB port
External audio sources, such as an iPod® orMP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-tem via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can becharged when they are connected via the USBport and the ignition is in mode I, II or the engineis running.
The content on the external source can be readfaster if it only contains data of a compatible for-mat. Video files can also be played via the USBport.
Some MP3 players have their own file systemthat the vehicle has support for.
Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 477)
Playing media (p. 470)
Video (p. 474)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Technical specifications for USB devices(p. 477)
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Android Auto* (p. 482)
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Connecting a device via the USBport
External audio sources, such as an iPod® orMP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-tem via any of the vehicle's USB ports.
If the vehicle has two USB ports, the phone mustbe connected to the port with the white frame touse Apple CarPlay* or Android Auto*.
USB ports (type A) in the tunnel console. Route thecable forward to help avoid pinching when the cover isclosed.
Related information
Playing media (p. 470)
Playing media via the USB port (p. 476)
Media player (p. 470)
Technical specifications for USB devices(p. 477)
Technical specifications for USB devices(p. 477)
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Android Auto* (p. 482)
Technical specifications for USBdevices
For the contents of USB devices to be read, thefollowing specifications must be met.
Any folder structures will not be shown in thecenter display during playback.
Max. number
Files15 000
Folders1 000
Folder levels8
Playlists100
Tracks in a playlist 1 000
SubfoldersNo limit
Technical specifications for the USB-A
connector
Type A port
Version 2.0
Voltage 5 V
Max. current 2.1 A
Related information
Playing media via the USB port (p. 476)
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5. Tap the desired app.
> The app will start up.
Starting CarPlay
CarPlay can be started as follows after an iOSdevice is connected.
1. Connect an iOS device to the USB port. Ifthere are two USB ports, use the one withthe white frame.
>If the auto start setting is selected -the name of the device will be displayed.
2. Tap the name of the device – the CarPlay tilewill open and compatible apps will be dis-played.
3.If the CarPlay tile does not open, tap AppleCarPlay in App view.
>The CarPlay tile will open and compatibleapps will be displayed.
4. Tap the desired app.
> The app will start up.
CarPlay will run in the background if another appis started in the same tile. To display CarPlay inthe tile, tap the CarPlay icon in App view.
Switching connection between CarPlay
and iPod
CarPlay to iPod
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.Proceed to CommunicationAppleCarPlay.
3.Uncheck the box for the iOS device thatshould no longer start CarPlay automaticallywhen the USB cable is connected.
4. Remove and then reinsert the iOS deviceinto the USB port.
5.Open the iPod app from App view.
iPod to CarPlay
1.Tap Apple CarPlay in App view.
2.Read the information in the pop-up windowand then tap OK.
3.Remove and then reinsert the iOS deviceinto the USB port.
> The Apple CarPlay tile will open and com-
patible apps will be displayed7.
Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 477)
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Settings for Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 480)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via aphone (Wi-Fi) (p. 495)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet viavehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 496)
Voice control (p. 143)
Settings for Apple® CarPlay®*
Settings for an iOS device connected through
CarPlay8.
Automatic start
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.Tap CommunicationApple CarPlay andselect the desired setting:
Check the box - CarPlay will start auto-matically when the USB cable is con-nected.
Uncheck the box - CarPlay will not startautomatically when the USB cable is con-nected.
A maximum of 20 iOS devices can be stored inthe list, which may be worth noting if many peo-ple share the vehicle, e.g. in a car pool. When thelist is full and a new device is connected, the old-est one will be deleted.
To delete the list, the settings must be rest in thecenter display (factory reset).
System Volumes
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
7Apple, CarPlay, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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2. Tap SoundSystem Volumes to changethe settings for the following:
Voice Control
Navi Voice Guidance
Phone Ringtone
Related information
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Using Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Resetting center display settings (p. 132)
Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®*
Here are some useful tips for when you use
CarPlay®.
Update your iOS device with the latest ver-sion of the iOS operating system and ensurethat the apps have been updated.
In the event of a problem with CarPlay,unplug the iOS device from the USB portand then plug it in again. Otherwise, try toclose the app on the device that is not work-ing and then restart the app, or try closing allapps and restart your device.
If the apps do not appear when CarPlaystarts (black screen), try minimizing andexpanding the tile for CarPlay.
Using apps that are not compatible withCarPlay may sometimes cause the connec-tion between the iOS device and the vehicleto be broken. Information about supportedapps and compatible devices can be foundon Apple's website. You can also search forCarPlay in the App Store to find informationabout apps that are compatible with CarPlayin your market.
You can use Siri to write or dictate messagesor have them read aloud. Messages are readaloud and dictated in the language selectedin the Siri settings. When a message is writ-
ten/dictated, it will be displayed in the iOSdevice, but not in the center display.
If the device is connected to the vehiclethrough Bluetooth, the connection will bebroken when CarPlay is used. Resume Inter-net connection in the vehicle by tetheringusing the device's Wi-Fi hotspot.
CarPlay only works with iPhone9.
NOTE
Availability and functionality can vary depend-ing on market.
Related information
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via aphone (Wi-Fi) (p. 495)
8Apple and CarPlay are registered trademarks of Apple Inc..9Apple, CarPlay and iPhone are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.