2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY USB

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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
486Changing track/song - tap the desired track in the center display, or press
or below
the center display or on the right-side steering wheel keypad. Rewinding/fast-forwarding - tap the time axis in the center display and drag it sideways, or press and hold
or below the center
display or on the right-side steering wheel keypad. Changing media source - select from among previous sources in the app, tap the desiredapp in App view or use the right-side steeringwheel keypad to select the app in the app menu
.
Library - tap the button to
play from the library.
Shuffle - tap the button to
play tracks in a random order.
Similar - tap the button to
use Gracenote to search for similar music on the USBdevice and create a playlistfrom the music found. Theplaylist can contain up to 50tracks.
Change device - tap the but-
ton to toggle between USB devices when more than oneis connected.
Related information
Media player (p. 483)
Media searches (p. 486)
Sound settings (p. 462)
Apps (p. 464)
Gracenote ®
(p. 487)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 153)
Media searches
Searches can be performed to locate a spe- cific artist, composer, song title, album,video, audio book or playlist. If the vehicle isconnected to the Internet, it is also possibleto search for podcasts (online digital media).
1. Tap .
> Search view will displayed and the key- board will open.
2. Enter a search word/phrase. 3. Tap
Search.
> A search will be performed on con- nected devices and the results will be displayed by category.
Swipe the screen horizontally to display eachcategory separately.

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Video
The media player can play videos from USB- connected devices.
Video is not available when the vehicle is mov- ing; only audio will be played. Video willresume when the vehicle is stationary. Information on compatible media formats is provided in a separate section.
Related information
Playing video (p. 488)
Playing DivX ®
(p. 488)
Video settings (p. 489)
Compatible file formats for media
(p. 491)
Playing video The
USB app in App view is used to play vid-
eos.
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.
If the USB device also contains music and audio tracks, it may be difficult to locate the video files. To find them, go to
Library and
select the video tab.
Related information
Video (p. 488)
Playing DivX ®
(p. 488)
Video settings (p. 489)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 491)
Playing DivX ®

The DivX Certified ®
device must be registered
to play purchased DivX video-on-demand (VOD) movies.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
VideoDivX ® VOD to get a regis-
tration code.
3. Go to vod.divx.com for more information and to complete the registration process.
Related information
Video (p. 488)
Playing video (p. 488)
Video settings (p. 489)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 491)

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Playing media via the USB port
External audio sources, such as an iPod ® or
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio system via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can be charged when they are connected via the USBport and the ignition is in mode I, II or the
engine is running. The content on the external source can be read faster if it only contains data of a compat-ible format. Video files can also be played viathe USB port. Some MP3 players have their own file system that the vehicle has support for.
Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 490)
Playing media (p. 484)
Video (p. 488)
Ignition modes (p. 401)
Technical specifications for USB devices(p. 491)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 492)
Android Auto
* (p. 496)
Connecting a device via the USB port
External audio sources, such as an iPod ®
or
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio system via any of the vehicle's USB ports.
If the vehicle has two USB ports, the phone must be connected to the port with the white frame to use Apple CarPlay * or Android Auto *.
USB ports (type A) in the tunnel console. Route the cable forward to help avoid pinching when the coveris closed.
V90CC Volvo Ocean Race also has USB ports (type A) for charging 7
on the rear of the tunnel
console and in the cargo area.
USB ports (type C) on rear of tunnel console for charging phones, tablets, etc. 8
.
Related information
Playing media (p. 484)
Playing media via the USB port (p. 490)
Media player (p. 483)
Technical specifications for USB devices (p. 491)
Technical specifications for USB devices(p. 491)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 492)
Android Auto
* (p. 496)
7
It is not possible to playback media in the car's audio or media system via these ports. Charging may be restricted during certain use.
8 It is not possible to playback media in the car's audio or media system via this input.

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Technical specifications for USB devices
For the contents of USB devices to be read, the following specifications must be met.
Any folder structures will not be shown in the center display during playback.
Max. number
Files 15 000
Folders 1 000
Folder levels 8
Playlists 100
Tracks in a playlist 1 000
Subfolders No limit
Technical specifications for the USB-A connector
Type A port
Version 2.0
Voltage 5 V
Max. current 2.1 A
Technical specifications for the USB-C
connector
Type C port
Version 3.1
Voltage 5 V
Max. current 3.0 A
Related information

Playing media via the USB port (p. 490)
Compatible file formats for media
In order to play media, the following file for- mats must be used.
Audio files
For- mat File extension Codec
MP3 .mp3 MPEG1 Layer III, MPEG2 Layer III, MP3 Pro (mp3compatible),MP3 HD (mp3compatible)
AAC .m4a, .m4b, .aac AAC LC (MPEG-4 part IIIAudio), HE-AAC(aacPlus v1/v2)
WMA .wma WMA8/9, WMA9/10 Pro
WAV .wav LPCM
FLAC .flac FLAC
Video files
Format File extension
MP4 .mp4, .m4v
MPEG-PS .mpg, .mp2, .mpeg, .m1v

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Starting CarPlay
To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has previously been connected:
1. Connect an iOS device to the USB port. If
there are two USB ports, use the one with the white frame. >If the auto start setting is selected –
the name of the device will be dis- played. The CarPlay tile will open auto-matically when Home view is displayedwhen the iOS device is connected.
2. If the CarPlay tile does not open automati- cally, tap the name of the device. TheCarPlay tile will open and compatible appswill be displayed.
3. If any other app is active in the same tile, tap
Apple CarPlay in App view.
> The CarPlay tile will open and compati- ble apps will be displayed.
4. Tap the desired app. > The app will start up.
CarPlay will run in the background if another app is started, or is already active when thedevice is connected, in the same view. To dis-play CarPlay in the tile, tap the CarPlay icon inApp view.
Switching connection between CarPlay and iPod
CarPlay to iPod
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Proceed to
CommunicationApple
CarPlay.
3. Uncheck the box for the iOS device that should no longer start CarPlay automati- cally when the USB cable is connected.
4. Remove and then reinsert the iOS device into 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 win- dow and then tap
OK.
3. Remove and then reinsert the iOS device into the USB port.
> The Apple CarPlay tile will open and
compatible apps will be displayed 12
.
Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port (p. 490)
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 492)
Settings for Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 495)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet viaa phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 515)
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet viavehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 516)
Voice Control (p. 149)
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Settings for Apple ®
CarPlay ®
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Settings for an iOS device connected through CarPlay 13
,14
.
Automatic start1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
CommunicationApple CarPlayand select 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 isconnected.
A maximum of 20 iOS devices can be storedin the list, which may be worth noting if manypeople share the vehicle, e.g. in a car pool.When the list is full and a new device is con-nected, the oldest one will be deleted. To delete the list, the settings must be rest in the center display (factory reset).
System Volumes1. Tap Settings in the Top view. 2. Tap
SoundSystem Volumes to
change the settings for the following:

Voice Control
Navi Voice Guidance
Phone Ringtone
Related information
Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 492)
Using Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 493)
Resetting center display settings (p. 138)
Tips for using Apple ®
CarPlay ®
*
Here are some useful tips for when you use CarPlay ®
15
.
Update your iOS device with the latest version of the iOS operating system andensure that 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 notworking and then restart the app, or tryclosing all apps 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 con-nection between the iOS device and thevehicle to be broken. Information aboutsupported apps and compatible devicescan be found on Apple's website. You canalso search for CarPlay in the App Store tofind information about apps that are com-patible with CarPlay in your market.
You can use Siri to write or dictate mes-sages or have them read aloud. Messagesare read aloud and dictated in the lan-guage selected in the Siri settings. When
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Apple and CarPlay are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
14 Availability may vary depending on market.
15 Availability may vary depending on market.

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Settings for Android Auto *
Settings for Android devices initially con- nected with Android Auto 19
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Automatic start1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
CommunicationAndroid Autoand select setting: Check the box - Android Auto will start automatically when the USB cable isconnected.
Uncheck the box - Android Auto will notstart automatically when the USB cableis connected.
A maximum of 20 Android devices can bestored in the list. When the list is full and anew device is connected, the oldest one willbe deleted. A factory reset must be performed to delete the list.
System Volumes1. Tap Settings in the Top view. 2. Tap
SoundSystem Volumes to
change the settings for the following:

Voice Control
Navi Voice Guidance
Phone Ringtone
Related information
Android Auto
* (p. 496)
Using Android Auto
* (p. 497)
Resetting center display settings (p. 138)
Tips for using Android Auto
*
Here are some useful tips for when you use Android Auto 20
.
Ensure that your apps are updated.
When starting the vehicle, wait until the center display has started, connect thedevice and then open Android Auto fromthe app view.
In the event of problems with AndroidAuto, unplug your Android device from theUSB port and then plug it in again. Other-wise, try closing the app on the device andthen restarting the app.
When a device is connected to AndroidAuto it is still possible to play media viaBluetooth to another media player. TheBluetooth function is on when AndroidAuto is used.
If the Android Auto icon is grayed out, it means that a device is no longer con- nected. When you connect your device,the icon will light up. If there is no icon atall, the vehicle does not support connect-ing a device for this purpose.
If the device is connected to the vehiclethrough Bluetooth, the connection will bebroken when Android Auto is used.Resume Internet connection in the vehicle
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Availability may vary depending on market.
19 Availability may vary depending on market.
20 Availability may vary depending on market.

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Passenger compartment interior
Overview of the passenger compartment interior and storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage compartment in the door panel and near the steering wheel, glove compartment and sun visors.
Storage compartments with cup holders, wireless phone charger *, electrical outlets, mesh pocket * and
USB ports in the tunnel console.
Rear seat
Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holders *
in the center seat's backrest, storage pocket * in the
front seat's backrest and USB ports in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Store loose objects, such as cell phone, camera, remote control for extra equip-ment, etc., in the glove compartment oranother compartment. Otherwise, thesecould injure people in the vehicle in theevent of hard braking or a collision.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched by e.g. metal objects. Donot place keys, phones or similar items onsensitive surfaces.
Related information
Electrical outlets (p. 566)
Using the glove compartment (p. 568)
Sun visors (p. 569)
Tunnel console (p. 565)
Wireless phone charger
* (p. 508)
Connecting a device via the USB port (p. 490)