It is only the two last connected phones that can be connected automatically.
- Activate Bluetooth in the phone before setting the car in ignition position I.
- Set the car in ignition position I or higher.
- The phone will connect.
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth for the first time
Connect a phone with Bluetooth activated to then be able to make calls from the car, send/receive messages, play back media wirelessly and connect the car to the Internet.
It is possible to have two Bluetooth devices connected at once, in which case one of them can only play back wirelessly. The most recently connected phone will automatically be connected to make calls, send/receive messages, play back media and provide an Internet connection. It is possible to change what the phone is to be used for under Bluetooth Devices via the settings menu in the centre display’s top view. Your mobile phone needs to be equipped with Bluetooth and support tethering. After the device has been connected/registered a first time via Bluetooth, it no longer needs to be visible/discoverable, but only have Bluetooth activated. A maximum of 20 connected Bluetooth devices can be stored in the car. If you have a new device and it has the same name as one you have previously connected to the car, you may first have to delete the old device from the car’s list of previously connected devices. After that, the new device is connected as normal. There are two options for connecting. Either search the phone from the car or search the car from the phone.
- Make the phone searchable/visible via Bluetooth.
- Open the phone tile in the centre display.
- If there is no phone connected to the car, tap on Add phone.
- If there is a phone connected to the car, tap on Change
- Available Bluetooth devices are listed. The list is updated as new devices are detected.
- Tap on the name of the phone to be connected.
- Check that the specified number code in the car matches that in the phone. In which case, choose to accept in both places.
- On the phone, choose to accept or reject any options for phone contacts and messages.
- The message function must be activated in certain phones.
- Not all phones are fully compatible and may therefore not show contacts and messages in the car.
- Open the phone tile in the centre display.
- If there is no phone connected to the car, tap on .
- If there is a phone connected to the car, tap on Change
- Activate Bluetooth on the phone.
- Search on the phone for Bluetooth devices.
- Available Bluetooth devices are listed.
- Select the name of the car on the phone.
- A pop-up window for the connection is shown in the car. Confirm the connection.
- Check that the specified number code in the car matches the one shown in the external device. In which case, choose to accept in both places.
- On the phone, choose to accept or reject any options for phone contacts and messages.
- The message function must be activated in certain phones.
- Not all phones are fully compatible and may therefore not show contacts and messages in the car.
If the phone’s operating system is updated then the connection may be broken. In which case, delete the phone from the car and then connect again.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
It is possible to disconnect a phone connected to Bluetooth, and it will then no longer be connected to the car.
- When the phone is out of range of the car it is automatically disconnected. If disconnection occurs during an active call, then the call will be continued on the phone.
- It is also possible to disconnect the phone by manually deactivating Bluetooth.
Switch between Bluetooth-connected phones
It is possible to switch between a number of Bluetooth-connected phones.
- Open the subview for phone.
- Tap on Change
- Available Bluetooth devices are listed.
- Tap on the phone to be connected.
Removing devices connected to Bluetooth
It is possible to remove phones from the list of registered Bluetooth devices, for example.
- Press Settings in the top view.
- Press .
- Registered Bluetooth devices are listed.
- Tap on the device to be removed.
- Tap on Remove device and confirm your selection.
- The device is no longer registered to the car.
If you have a new device and it has the same name as one you have previously connected to the car, you may first have to delete the old device from the car’s list of previously connected devices. After that, the new device is connected as normal.
Bluetooth profiles for Sensus Connect
Sensus Connect IHU (Infotainment Head Unit) supports Bluetooth Core version 2.1+EDR. (Enhanced Data Rate) The table provides information about which Bluetooth profiles are supported by your car’s infotainment system. (The article is relevant for cars with the Sensus Connect IHU 3.2 infotainment system.)
Centre display for Sensus Connect.
| Profile | Version |
|---|---|
| Hands-Free Profile (HFP) | Hands-Free (HF) |
| HFP-version 1.6 | |
| Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) | Phone Book Client Equipment (PCE) |
| PBAP version 1.0 | |
| Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Controller (CT) |
| AVRCP version 1.4 | |
| Advanced Audio Distrubtion Profile (A2DP) | Sink (SNK) |
| A2DP version 1.2 | |
| Object Push Profile (OPP) | Object Push Server |
| Model | Week of manufacture/Structure week | Version |
|---|---|---|
| All 40-models XC40 and XC40 Recharge | From week 17, 2018 | IHU 3.2 |
| All 60-models S60, S60 Recharge, V60, V60 Recharge, V60 Cross Country, XC60 and XC60 Recharge | From week 17, 2018 | IHU 3.2 |
| All 90-models S90, S90 Recharge, V90, V90 Recharge, V90 Cross Country, XC90 and XC90 Recharge | From week 17, 2018 | IHU 3.2 |
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth manually
It is possible to connect a phone to the car manually via Bluetooth. The phone has to have been connected to the car for the first time.
- Activate Bluetooth on the phone.
- Open the subview for phone.
- Connected phones are listed.
- Tap on the name of the phone to be connected.
- The phone will connect.