The settings in the car can be reset at different levels. Restore all user data and system settings to the original factory settings in the event of a change of ownership. In the event of a change of ownership it is also important to change the owner of the Volvo On Call service.
Other settings in the centre display’s top view
You can change settings and information for many of the car’s functions via the centre display.
- Open the top view by pressing on the tab at the top or by dragging/swiping from the top downwards across the screen.
- Press Settings to open the settings menu.
- Top view with button for .
- Press on one of the categories and the subcategories to navigate to the required setting.
- Change one or more settings. Different types of setting are changed in different ways.
The changes are saved immediately.
Resetting settings in the centre display
It is possible to reset the defaults for all settings defined in the centre display settings menu.
Two types of reset
There are two different types of restore operation in the settings menu:
- Factory reset – clears all data and files and resets all settings to their default values.
- Reset Personal Settings – clears personal data and resets personal settings to their default values.
Resetting settings
Follow these instructions to reset your settings.
Note
Factory reset is only possible when the car is stationary.
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Continue to .
- Select the required reset type.
A pop-up window is shown. - Press OK to confirm the reset.
For Reset Personal Settings, the reset must be confirmed by pressing Reset for the active profile or Reset for all profiles.- Selected settings are reset.
Open contextual setup in the centre display
It is possible to use contextual setup for most of the car’s basic apps so that you can change settings directly in the top view in the centre display.
Contextual setting is a shortcut for accessing a specific setting relating to the active function shown on screen. The apps installed in the car from the beginning, e.g. FM radio and USB, are a part of Sensus and are part of the car’s embedded functions. The settings for these apps can be changed directly via contextual setting in the top view.
When contextual setup is available:
- Drag down top view when an app is in expanded mode, e.g. Navigation.
- Press Navigation Settings.
A navigation settings page opens. - Change settings as desired and confirm the selections.
- Press Close or the physical home button beneath the centre display to close setup view.
Most of the car’s basic apps have this contextual setting option, but not all.
Third party apps
Third party apps are not included in the car’s system from the beginning, but are the type that can be downloaded e.g. Volvo ID. Here the settings are always made inside the app and not from the top view.
Changing system units
Units settings are defined in the centre display’s Settings menu.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Continue to .
Select a unit standard:
- Metric – kilometres, litres and degrees Celsius.
- Imperial – miles, gallons and degrees Celsius.
- US – miles, gallons and degrees Fahrenheit.
The units in the driver display, centre display and head-up display are changed.
Switching off and changing system sound volume in the centre display
The centre display can be used to change the volume of the system sound or switch off the system sound altogether.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press .
- Under Touch Sounds, drag the control to change the volume/switch off screen touch sounds. Drag the control to the desired volume.
Changing system language
Language settings are defined in the centre display menu Settings.
Note
Changing the language in the centre display may mean that some owner’s information is not compliant with national or local laws and regulations. Do not switch to a language that is difficult to understand as this may make it difficult to find your way back through the screen structure.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Continue to .
- Select System Language.
Languages that support voice control have a voice control symbol.- The language in the driver display, centre display and head-up display is changed.
Changing appearance in the centre display
The appearance of the screen in the centre display can be changed by selecting a theme.
- Press Settings in the top view.
- Press .
- Then select a theme, e.g. Minimalistic or Chrome Rings.
As a supplement to these appearances, it is possible to choose between Normal and Bright. With Normal, the screen background is dark and the text is light. This alternative is the default for all themes. A light variant can also be selected, in which the background is light and the text is dark. This alternative can be useful in e.g. strong daylight.
This alternative is always available for the user and is not affected by the surrounding lighting.
Show trip data in driver display
The trip computer’s recorded and calculated values can be shown in the driver display.
The values are saved in a trip computer app. Via the app menu, you can choose which information is shown on the driver display.
- App menu
- Left/right
- Up/down
- Confirm
- Open the app menu in the driver display by pressing (1).
(It is not possible to open the app menu while there is an unacknowledged message in the driver display. The message first has to be confirmed by pressing the O button (4) before the app menu can be opened.) - Navigate to the trip computer app to left or right with (2).
The top four menu rows show measured values for trip meter TM. The next four menu rows show measured values for trip meter TA. Scroll up or down in the list with (3). - Scroll down to the option buttons to select which information to show in the driver display:
- Odometer
- Distance to empty tank
- Tourist (alternative speedometer)
- Mileage for trip meter TM, TA, or no display of mileage
- Instantaneous fuel consumption, average consumption for TM or TA, alternatively, no display of fuel consumption
Select or deselect an option with the O button (4). The change is made immediately.
Settings for trip statistics
Reset or adjust settings for trip statistics.
- Open the Driver performance app in app view in order to show the trip statistics.
- Press Preferences to
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- change graph scale. Select resolution 1, 10 or 100 km/miles for the bar.
- reset data after every trip. Performed when the car has been stationary for more than 4 hours.
- reset data for the current trip.
Trip statistics, calculated average consumption and total driving time are always reset simultaneously.
Units for distance, speed, etc. can be changed via system settings in the centre display.
Driver display settings
Settings for the driver display’s display options can be made via the driver display’s app menu and via the centre display’s settings menu.
Settings via the driver display’s app menu
The app menu is opened and controlled using the right-hand keypad on the steering wheel.
In the app menu, you can choose which information is shown on the driver display from:
- trip computer
- media player
- phone
- navigation system.
Settings via the centre display
Selecting information type
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Press .
- Select what should be shown in the background:
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- Show no information in background
- Show information for current playing media
- Show navigation even if no route is set
Selecting theme
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Tap on .
- Select a theme (appearance) for the driver display:
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- Glass
- Minimalistic
- Performance
- Chrome Rings
Selecting language
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Tap on to select language.
A change will affect the language in all displays.
These settings are personal and are saved automatically to the active driver profile.
Date and time
The clock is shown in both the driver display and the centre display.
Clock location
- In certain situations, messages and information may cover the clock in the driver display.
- In the centre display, the clock is located at the top right of the status bar.
Date and time settings
Select in the centre display’s top view to change settings for time and date format.
Adjust the date and time by pressing the up or down arrow on the touch screen.
Automatic time for cars with GPS
When the car is equipped with a navigation system, Auto Time can be selected. The time zone is then adjusted automatically based on the location of the car. For certain types of navigation systems, the current location (country) must also be set to obtain the right time zone. If Auto Time is not selected, time and data are adjusted with arrow up or arrow down on the touch screen.
Summer time
In certain countries, it is possible to select the Auto Daylight Saving Time setting for automatic setting of summer time. For other countries, the Daylight Saving Time setting can be selected manually.
If the battery has been disconnected
If the clock has been reset following disconnection of the car’s battery after a visit to a service workshop, for example, you may need to reset the time on the clock. If the clock is not set, this may affect the car’s Internet connection.
Settings for head-up display
Adjust the settings for the head-up display’s projection onto the windscreen.
Settings can be defined when the car has been started and a projected image is shown on the windscreen.
Selecting display options
Select which functions are to be shown in the head-up display.
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Press .
- Select one or more functions:
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- Show Navigation
- Show Road Sign Information
- Show Driver Support
- Show Phone
The setting is saved as a personal setting in the driver profile.
Adjusting brightness and vertical position
- Press the Head-up Display Adjustments button in the centre display function view.
Adjust the brightness and vertical position of the projected image in the driver’s field of vision using the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
- Reducing the brightness
- Increasing the brightness
- Raising the position
- Lowering the position
- Confirm
The brightness of the graphics is automatically adapted to their background light conditions. The brightness is also affected by the adjustment of the brightness in the car’s other displays.
The height position can be stored in the memory function for the power front seat using the keypad in the driver’s door.
Calibrate the horizontal position
The head-up display’s horizontal position may need to be calibrated if the windscreen or display unit is replaced. Calibration means that the projected image is rotated clockwise or anticlockwise.
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Select .
Calibrate the image’s horizontal position with the steering wheel’s right keypad.
- Rotate anticlockwise
- Rotate clockwise
- Confirm
User terms and conditions and data sharing
The first time certain services and apps are started, a pop-up window with the headings Terms and conditions and Data sharing may be shown. The purpose is to inform about Volvo’s user terms and conditions and policy for data sharing. By accepting data sharing, the user accepts that certain information is sent from the car. This is required so that certain services and apps can have full functionality. The data sharing function for online services and apps is deactivated as default. Data sharing needs to be activated so that certain online services and apps in the car can be used. Data sharing can be set from the centre display’s settings menu or in connection with the services or apps being started in the centre display.
Privacy and data sharing
With the software update made available in November 2017, privacy and data sharing settings were introduced for online services and downloaded apps. The settings can be found under Privacy and data in the settings menu on the car’s centre display. There you can select the online services which are allowed to share data. Data sharing for downloaded apps can also be deactivated there. Note that services and apps cannot be used as intended if data sharing is deactivated. After a factory reset or e.g. a workshop visit or software update, the data sharing settings may have been reset to their default settings. In this case, reactivate data sharing for online services and for downloaded apps.
Note
Privacy and data sharing settings are unique for every driver profile.
Activating and deactivating data sharing
Data sharing for services and apps required can be set in the centre display’s settings menu.
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Press .
Select activation or deactivation of data sharing for individual services and all apps. If data sharing has not been activated for an online service or downloaded apps, this can be done when they are started in the centre display. If this is the first time a service is started, or e.g. after a factory reset or certain software updates, Volvo’s terms and conditions for online services need to be approved. Note that data sharing will then also be activated for other services or apps for which sharing has already been approved.
Note
After a visit to a Volvo workshop, you may need to reactivate data sharing so that the online services and apps shall work again.