Make sure that your phone supports tethering and that this function is activated.
- Connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth. Go to settings
- If the phone has been connected previously, tap on the icon for tethering via Bluetooth for the phone you want to use. Otherwise, first select Pair new device.
- Approve, via the message shown, that the connection should take place.
The car is connected to the Internet.
Note
The telephone and network provider must support tethering (internet connection sharing), and the subscription must include data.
The telephone and network provider must support tethering (internet connection sharing), and the subscription must include data.
Phone
- A phone with Bluetooth can be connected wirelessly to the car.
- When a phone has been connected and linked to the car as a phone device, it can be used make calls, send/receive messages, and play back media wirelessly.
- The phone is operated from the centre display, but also partly via voice control.
Managing contacts
- When a phone is connected to the car, contacts can be managed directly in the centre display.
- When a phone is connected to the car using Bluetooth and is selected as phone device, contacts are shown in the phone app under their own tab.
- Before the contacts are shown in the car, sharing of contacts must be accepted in the phone.
- Browse through your contacts by swiping up or down.
- It is possible to show the phone’s favourites in the car.
The contacts are not shown
It may take a while before the contacts are loaded. If they are still not shown after a while, try disconnecting and reconnecting the phone.
It may take a while before the contacts are loaded. If they are still not shown after a while, try disconnecting and reconnecting the phone.
Note
Not all phones are fully compatible with the car. In such cases, contacts cannot be displayed in the car.
Not all phones are fully compatible with the car. In such cases, contacts cannot be displayed in the car.
Managing phone calls
It is possible to make and receive calls when the phone is connected to the car via Bluetooth. The phone must be connected as phone device.
Making a call from the phone app
- Open the phone app from the home view or app view
- Choose a contact from Favourites, Recents or Contacts. Alternatively, enter a telephone number using the keypad.
- Tap on the contact to make a call.
- Tap on
- You can also make calls using voice control.
Receiving a call
Incoming phone calls are shown and managed via the centre display.
- Tap on
- Tap on
Receiving a new call during a current call
If a new call comes in during a current call, the new call can be answered via the centre display. The original call is parked when the new call is answered. Switch between the calls by tapping on the symbols that represent them.
Switching off the microphone
Tap on the microphone symbol to switch off the microphone. The person on the call will not hear what is being said in the car.
Toggling between car and phone speakers
Tap on CarPhone to toggle the sound between the speakers in the car and the phone speaker.
Using the keypad during a current call
If the keypad needs to be used during a current call, it can be opened by tapping on its symbol in the centre display. To exit the keypad view and return to call view, tap on the same symbol again.
Missed calls
Missed calls are shown in the home view where it is also possible to call back. Missed calls are also shown in the notification view at the top of the centre display.
Missed calls are shown in the home view where it is also possible to call back. Missed calls are also shown in the notification view at the top of the centre display.
Managing text messages
- It is possible to receive and send text messages, in the form of SMS, when the phone is connected to the car.
- To be able to manage text messages in the car, the phone must be connected via Bluetooth as phone device and the user must have approved in the phone’s Bluetooth settings that notifications should be shown.
Sending text messages
You can dictate a new message by asking the voice control system to send a message to a named contact or a phone number.
You can dictate a new message by asking the voice control system to send a message to a named contact or a phone number.
Receiving text messages
When the phone is connected to the car, a notification is shown at the top of the centre display when a new text message is received. Choose whether to play back the message by tapping on the screen or using voice control.It is also possible to choose to mute the conversation. In which case, no more notifications for the conversation are shown while driving.
When the phone is connected to the car, a notification is shown at the top of the centre display when a new text message is received. Choose whether to play back the message by tapping on the screen or using voice control.It is also possible to choose to mute the conversation. In which case, no more notifications for the conversation are shown while driving.
Replying to text messages
When a text message has been read out, it is possible to dictate a reply. Follow the instructions given by the voice control system.
When a text message has been read out, it is possible to dictate a reply. Follow the instructions given by the voice control system.
Text messages are not shown
If new text messages are shown on the phone but not in the centre display, try disconnecting and reconnecting the phone.
If new text messages are shown on the phone but not in the centre display, try disconnecting and reconnecting the phone.
Managing text messages
- It is possible to receive and send text messages, in the form of SMS, when the phone is connected to the car.
- To be able to manage text messages in the car, the phone must be connected via Bluetooth as phone device and the user must have approved in the phone’s Bluetooth settings that notifications should be shown.
Sending text messages
You can dictate a new message by asking the voice control system to send a message to a named contact or a phone number.
You can dictate a new message by asking the voice control system to send a message to a named contact or a phone number.
Receiving text messages
When the phone is connected to the car, a notification is shown at the top of the centre display when a new text message is received. Choose whether to play back the message by tapping on the screen or using voice control.It is also possible to choose to mute the conversation. In which case, no more notifications for the conversation are shown while driving.
When the phone is connected to the car, a notification is shown at the top of the centre display when a new text message is received. Choose whether to play back the message by tapping on the screen or using voice control.It is also possible to choose to mute the conversation. In which case, no more notifications for the conversation are shown while driving.
Replying to text messages
When a text message has been read out, it is possible to dictate a reply. Follow the instructions given by the voice control system.
When a text message has been read out, it is possible to dictate a reply. Follow the instructions given by the voice control system.
Text messages are not shown
If new text messages are shown on the phone but not in the centre display, try disconnecting and reconnecting the phone.
If new text messages are shown on the phone but not in the centre display, try disconnecting and reconnecting the phone.