2022 XC90 Volvo Phone Owners Manual

Add device – starts the pairing of a new device.
Previously paired devices – lists registered/paired devices.
Remove device – removes the connected device.
Allowed services for this device – sets device usage options: calling, sending/receiving messages, streaming media, and an Internet connection.
Internet connection – connects the car to the Internet via the device’s Bluetooth connection.

Note
Some phones require that the phone’s Bluetoothvolume is manually set to 100% in order for the audio volume in the car to be sufficiently high. This setting needs to be made for each phone connected. The setting is made once for phone calls and once for streaming media. The system will then remember the setting and it does not need to be repeated the next time the phone is connected.

Bluetooth compatibility with phones

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that enables connectivity between multiple media devices. To connect a phone to Volvo’s Bluetooth system, the phone must be compatible with the car.

Compatible phones and functions

Not all phones are compatible with Volvo’s Bluetooth system.
The phones that can be connected to Volvo’s Bluetooth system may also have different functions, and not all functions in the system are available on all phones.

Connect the car to the Internet via a Bluetooth-enabled phone

Create an Internet connection via Bluetooth by sharing your phone’s Internet access and accessing several online services in the car.

To be able to connect the car to the Internet via a Bluetooth-connected phone, the phone has to have already been connected to the car via Bluetooth for the first time. Make sure that your phone supports tethering and that this function is activated. On an iPhone, this function is known as “tethering”. On Android phones, this function may have different names but is frequently known as “hotspot”. For iPhones, the menu page “tethering” must also be open until the Internet connection has been established. If the phone has been connected via Bluetooth previously, press Settings in the center display top view.

Press CommunicationBluetooth Devices.
Tick the box for Bluetooth Internet connection under the heading Internet connection.
If another connection source has been used, confirm the option to change the connection.
Your car is now connected to the Internet via the Bluetooth-connected phone.

Note
The telephone and network provider must support tethering (Internet connection sharing), and the subscription must include data.

Note
When using Apple CarPlay, it is only possible to connect the car to the Internet using Wi-Fi or the car modem.

Phone

A phone with Bluetooth can be connected wirelessly to the car’s built-in hands-free system. The audio and media system acts hands-free, with the facility to remotely control a selection of the phone’s functions. The phone can still be operated with its own keys even if it is connected to the car. When a phone has been connected online and connected to the car, it can be used to make calls, send/receive messages, playback media wirelessly, and be used as an Internet connection. The phone is operated from the center display, but also via voice control and the app menu, which are accessed from the right-hand steering wheel keypad.

Overview

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Microphone.
Phone.
Phone operation from the center display.
Keypad for operating phone functions that are shown in the driver display and voice control.
Driver display.

Controlling a telephone with voice control

Call a contact, have messages read aloud, or dictate brief messages with voice control commands to a Bluetooth-connected telephone.

To specify a contact in the phone book, the voice control command must include contact information that is entered in the phone book. If a contact, e.g. Robyn Smith, has several phone numbers then the number category can also be stated, e.g. Home or Mobile: “Call Robin Smith Mobile“.

Press and say one of the following commands:

“Call [contact]” – dials the selected contact from the phone book.
“Call [phone number]” – dials the phone number.
“Recent calls” – displays the call list.
“Read message” – the message is read out. If there are several messages – select which message should be read out.
“Message to [contact]” – the user is prompted to speak a short message. The message is then repeated aloud and the user can choose to send or revise the message. For this function to work, the car must be connected to the Internet.

Note
Not all system languages support voice recognition. The ones that do are highlighted with the symbol in the list of available system languages. Read more about where the information can be found in the section on settings for voice recognition.

Settings for phone

When the telephone is connected to the car, the following settings can be made:

Press Settings in the top view.

Press CommunicationPhone and select settings:

Ringtones – select ringtone. It is possible to use a ringtone from the phone or the car. Some phones are not fully compatible and their ringtones may therefore not be available for use in the car.
Sort Order – Select the sort order of the contact list.

Call notifications in the head-up display

Tap on Settings in the center display’s top view.
Press My CarDisplaysHead-Up Display Options.
Select Show Phone.

Managing the phone book

When a phone is connected to the car with Bluetooth, contacts can be managed directly in the center display.
Up to 3000 contacts can be shown from the phone selected in the center display.

Browse between the letters and find a matching contact.
Depending on existing contacts in the phone book, only matching letters are shown.
Search contacts – tap on to search for the phone number or the name in the contact list.
Favorites – tap on to add/remove a contact to/from the favorites list.

Sorting

The contact list is sorted in alphabetical order where special characters and numbers are sorted under.
It is possible to sort by first name or surname, and this setting is adjusted in the telephone setup.

Managing phone calls

Call handling in the car for a Bluetooth-connected phone.

2022-XC90-Volvo-Phone-fig-3 The figure is schematic.

Making phone calls

Open the subview for the phone.
Select the call from the call history, and enter the number using the keypad or via the contact list.
It is possible to search or browse the contact list. Tap on the contact list in order to add a contact under Favourites.
Press to make a call.
Tap on it to end the call.
You can also make calls from the call log via the app menu, which is accessed from the right-hand steering wheel keypad

Making multi-party calls

During a call:
Press Add call.
Choose to make a call from the call log, favorites, or the contact list.
Tap on an entry/row in the call log, or tap on it alongside the contact in the contact list.
Tap on Swap call to switch between the parties.
Tap on it to end the active call.

Conference calls

During an active multi-party call:
Tap on Join calls to merge the active multi-party call.
Tap on it to end the call.

Incoming phone calls

Incoming phone calls are shown in the driver display and the center display.
Manage the call on the right-hand steering wheel keypad or in the center display.
Tap on Answer/Reject.
Tap on it to end the call.

An incoming phone call during an active call

Tap on Answer/Reject.
Tap on it to end the call.

Private call

During the current call, press Privacy, and select setting:

Switch to a mobile phone – the hands-free function is disconnected and the call continues on your mobile phone.
Driver focused – the microphone in the roof on the passenger side is switched off and the call continues with the car’s hands-free function.

Managing text messages

Message handling in the car for a Bluetooth-connected phone.
In some phones, the message function must be activated.
Not all phones are compatible.
In such cases, they cannot display contacts and messages in the car.

Managing text messages in the center display

Text messages are only shown in the center display if the setting is selected.

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Press Messages in the app view to manage text messages in the center display.

Reading text messages in the center display

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Press the icon to get the message read aloud.

Sending text messages in the center display

You can reply to a message or create a new message.

Reply to message – tap on the contact whose message you wish to reply to, then tap on Answer.
Create a new message – tap on Create new. Select a contact or enter a number.

Compose the message.
Press Send.

Managing text messages in the driver display

Text messages are only shown in the driver display if the setting is selected.

Reading a new text message in the driver display

To have the message read aloud – select Readout with the steering wheel keypad.

Dictating a reply in the driver display

After the text message has been read out, it is possible to reply briefly with dictation if the car is connected to the Internet.
Press Answer with the steering wheel keypad. A dictation dialogue starts.

Message notification

It is possible to activate and deactivate notifications in the text message settings.

Settings for text messages

Settings for text messages on the connected phone.
Press Settings in the top view.
Press CommunicationText Messages and select settings:

Notification in center display – shows 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 keypad.
Text message tone – select tone for incoming text messages.

Wireless phone charger

There is a charging plate for wireless phone charging located in the tunnel console.

A condition for being able to charge the phone is that it supports wireless charging (Qi).
Phones not equipped with wireless charging receivers can often be supplemented with a shell that makes wireless charging possible.

Warning

Wireless charging may affect the operation of an implanted pacemaker or other medical devices. If you have one, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system.

Using the wireless telephone charger

The rubber plate in the tunnel console makes it possible to charge a phone without the need to use the phone’s cable.

Wireless phone charger in the tunnel console.

Warning

Wireless charging may affect the operation of an implanted pacemaker or other medical devices.
If you have one, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system.
You can switch the charging plate on and off via the function view in the center display.
The default mode is that the charging plate is not activated.
When the charging plate is switched on, a message is shown about the risks to users with an implanted pacemaker or other devices that could be affected by the charging plate. Confirm that the charging
plate
should be switched on in the center display.
To use the wireless charging plate:
Check that the charging plate is switched on in the function view of the center display.
Remove all other objects from the charging plate and position the phone in the center of the charging plate.
Phone charging is started and the symbol is shown at the top in the center display.

Important
Avoid storing cards with Near Field Communication (NFC), such as debit cards for contactless payment, together with the phone. This type of card can be destroyed when charging is in progress.

Note
Some phones may become hot during wireless charging. This is normal.

If the phone does not charge:

Check that the charging pad is switched on in the centre display.
Check that the charging plate is free from other objects.
Check that the phone supports wireless charging (Qi).
Remove the case from the phone if one is fitted.
Lift the phone and position it in the centre of the charging plate once again.
Check that the car is running.
Check that your phone has not slid off the charging pad while driving.
If battery temperature becomes too high during charging, the charging function is deactivated.
If any of the doors are opened, charging is interrupted for several seconds.

If objects prevent charging on the charging plate, a message is shown in the centre display.

Important
Keep the phone and charging plate free of other objects while charging to avoid overheating.

Certificate for wireless charger

USA/Canada

FCC ID : BEJWC510MVV20

IC : 2703H-WC510MVV20

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with the RSS-Gen, and RSS-216 rules of Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 15cm between the radiator and your body.