2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE bluetooth

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Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth automatically
A phone can be automatically connected to the
vehicle via Bluetooth. The phone must have first
been paired with the vehicle.
Only the two most recently connected phones
can be connected automatically.
1.

Activate Bluetooth in the phone before turn-
ing the vehicle's ignition to mode I.
2. Turn the ignition to I or higher.
> The phone will be connected.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
manually (p. 535)
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 536)
Switch between phones connected via Blue-
tooth (p. 536)
Disconnecting Bluetooth-connected devices
(p. 536)
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 541)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via a
Bluetooth-connected phone (p. 543)
Ignition modes (p. 437)
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth manually
A phone can be manually connected to the vehi-
cle via Bluetooth. The phone must have first
been paired with the vehicle.
1. Activate Bluetooth in the phone.
2.
Open the phone tile.
> A list of available phones will be displayed.
3. Tap the name of the phone you would like to connect.
> The phone will be connected.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
automatically (p. 535)
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 536)
Switch between phones connected via Blue-
tooth (p. 536)
Disconnecting Bluetooth-connected devices
(p. 536)
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 541)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via a
Bluetooth-connected phone (p. 543)

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536Disconnecting a Bluetooth-
connected phone
Disconnect a Bluetooth-connected phone from
the vehicle by deactivating Bluetooth in the
phone.
When the phone is out of range of the vehicle, it
will be automatically disconnected. If a call is in
progress when the phone is disconnected from
the vehicle, the call will be transferred from the
vehicle's speakers and microphone to the cellular
phone.
Related information

Phone (p. 532)
Phone settings (p. 540)
Switch between phones connected via Blue-
tooth (p. 536)
Disconnecting Bluetooth-connected devices
(p. 536)
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 541) Switch between phones connected
via Bluetooth
It is possible to switch between Bluetooth-con-
nected phones.
1. Open the phone tile.
2. Tap
Change or pull down Top view and
tap Settings Communication
Bluetooth Devices Add device
.
> A list of available Bluetooth devices will be displayed.
3. Tap the name of the phone you would like to connect.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 541)
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 536)
Disconnecting Bluetooth-connected devices
(p. 536) Disconnecting Bluetooth-connected
devices
Phones or other devices in the list of registered
Bluetooth devices can be removed.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Communication Bluetooth
Devices .
>

A list of registered Bluetooth devices is
displayed.
3. Tap the name of the device you would like to remove.
4. Tap Remove device and confirm.
>

The device is no longer registered in the
vehicle.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
(p. 536)
Switch between phones connected via Blue-
tooth (p. 536)
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 541)

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Handling phone calls
Handling phone calls in the vehicle for a
Bluetooth-connected cellular phone.
Generic illustration.
Making calls1. Open the phone tile.
2. Initiate a call by selecting the phone number
from the recent calls list, entering the num-
ber on the keypad or selecting a number
from the phone book (list of contacts). You
can search or scroll to find a contact in the
phone book. Tap in the phone book to
add a contact to Favorites.
3. Tap to make a call.
4. Tap to end the call. Calls can also be made from the list of recent
calls using the app menu, which can be opened
using the button on the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
Making multiple calls
While the call is in progress:
1. Tap Add call.
2.

Select from the list of recent calls, favorites
or contacts.
3. Tap an item/row in the list of recent calls or for the contact in the phone book.
4. Tap Swap call to switch between calls.
5. Tap to end the current call.
Group (conference) calls
While multiple calls are in progress:
1.
Tap Join calls to merge ongoing calls.
2. Tap to end the call.
Incoming callsIncoming phone calls will be shown on the instru-
ment panel and in the center display. Manage the
calls using the right-side steering wheel keypad
or the center display.
1.
Tap Answer/Reject.
2. Tap to end the call.
Incoming calls while another call is in
progress
1.
Tap Answer/Reject.
2. Tap to end the call.
Privacy
–
While a call is in progress, tap Privacy and
select setting:
Switch to mobile phone - the hands-
free function will be disabled and the call
will proceed on the cellular phone.
Driver focused - the microphone in the
ceiling liner on the passenger side will be
muted and the call will proceed using the
vehicle's hands-free function.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
Handling the App menu in the instrument
panel (p. 104)
Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129)
Managing the phone book (p. 539)
Handling text messages (p. 538)
Sound settings (p. 496)

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A Bluetooth-connected cellular phone's text
messages can be handled in the vehicle.
Text message functionality needs to be activated
in certain phones. Not all phones are fully com-
patible and therefore cannot display contacts and
messages in the vehicle. For additional informa-
tion on compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.
Handling text messages in the center
display
Text messages are only shown in the center dis-
play if the relevant setting is made.
Tap Messages in App view to
handle text messages in the
center display.
NOTE When the vehicle is moving:
Only one row of the message will be dis-
played. Tap Read out to have the entire
message read aloud.
The center display's keyboard cannot be
used.
Reading text messages in the center display
aloud
Tap the icon to have the message read
aloud.
Sending text messages in the center
display 11
1. It is possible to reply to text messages or
create a new message.
To reply to a text message - tap the name
of the contact who sent the message and
then tap
Answer.
To create a new message - tap
Create
new. Select a contact or enter a phone number.
2.

Write the message.
3. Tap Send.
Handling test messages in the
instrument panel
Text messages are only shown in the instrument
panel if the relevant setting is made.
Reading new text messages in the
instrument panel aloud
–To have the message read aloud, select
Read out using the steering wheel keypad.
Dictating replies in the instrument panel
After the test message has been read aloud, it is
possible to answer briefly with dictation if the
vehicle has an Internet connection.
– Tap
Answer using the steering wheel key-
pad. A dictation dialog will start.
Message alertAlerts can be activated and deactivated in the
text message settings.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Text message settings (p. 539)
Phone settings (p. 540)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129) 10
Only applies to certain markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for more infor\
mation.
11Only certain phones can send messages via the vehicle. For additional in\
formation on compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.

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Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Terms of use and data sharing (p. 548) Text message settings
Settings for handling text messages received
through a connected phone can be personal-
ized.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Communication Text Messages
and select settings:
Notification in center display - display
text message notifications in the center
display's status bar.
Notification in driver display - displays
notifications in the driver's display and
incoming messages can be managed
using the steering wheel's right-hand key-
pad.
Text message tone - select tone for
incoming text messages.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Handling text messages (p. 538)
Phone settings (p. 540) Managing the phone book
When a phone is connected with Bluetooth to
the vehicle, contacts can be managed directly in
the center display.
Up to 3,000 contacts can be displayed from the
phone selected in the center display. Scroll by letter or to find contacts. Only
letters matching existing contacts in the
phone book will be shown. Search contacts
- tap to search by
phone number or name in the phone book. Favorites
- tap to add/remove a con-
tact from the list of favorites.

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Sorting
The phone book is sorted in alphabetical order
and special characters and numbers are sorted
under . The list can be sorted by either first
name or last name. This is adjusted in your cellu-
lar phone settings.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Phone settings (p. 540)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533) Phone settings
When the phone is connected to the car, the fol-
lowing settings can be made:
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Communication Phone
and select
settings:
Ringtones - select a ring tone. Ring
tones from the cellular phone or the vehi-
cle can be used. Some phones are not
fully compatible and it may not be possi-
ble to use the phone's ring tones in the
vehicle. For additional information on
compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.
Sort Order - select sort order in the con-
tact list.
Call notifications in head up display*1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.
Tap My Car Displays Head-Up
Display Options .
3. Select Show Phone.
Related information
Phone (p. 532)
Text message settings (p. 539)
Settings for Bluetooth devices (p. 541)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533)
Head-up display* (p. 142)
Sound settings (p. 496)

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Settings for Bluetooth devices
Settings for Bluetooth-connected devices.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Communication Bluetooth
Devices and select settings:
Add device - start the procedure for pairing
a new device.
Previously paired devices - lists regis-
tered/paired devices.
Remove device - remove a connected
device.
Allowed services for this device - select
what the device will be used for: making
calls, sending/receiving messages, stream-
ing media, Internet connection.
Internet connection connect the vehicle to
the Internet using the device's Bluetooth
connection.
Bluetooth ®
declaration of conformityUSA
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Related information

Phone (p. 532)
Phone settings (p. 540)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 533) Internet-connected vehicle*
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is possible to use web radio and music services
via apps, download software and contact retail-
ers from the vehicle.
The vehicle can be connected to the Internet
using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated
modem (SIM card).
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is possible to share the vehicle's Internet connec-

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tion (Wi-Fi hotspot) so that other devices, e.g.
tablets, can access the Internet
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.
The Internet status is shown by a symbol in the
center display's status bar.
NOTE Data (data traffic) is transfered when using
the internet, which can incur additional costs.
Activating data roaming can cause additional
charges.
Contact your network operator about data
traffic costs.
NOTE When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possible
to connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Wi-Fi or the vehicle's modem.
NOTE
When using Android Auto, it is possible to
connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the vehicle's modem.
Read Terms and Conditions for Services and
Customer Privacy Policy at
support.volvocars.com before connecting the car
to the Internet.
Related information
Symbols in the center display status bar
(p. 124)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via a
Bluetooth-connected phone (p. 543)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via a
phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 543)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via
vehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 544)
Apps (p. 498)
No or poor Internet connection (p. 546)
Sharing Internet from the vehicle via Wi-Fi
hotspot (tethering) (p. 545)
Deleting Wi-Fi networks (p. 547)
Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 547)
Volvo ID (p. 26)
Terms of use and data sharing (p. 548) 12
This is not possible when the vehicle is connected to another Wi-Fi hots\
pot.