2023 Volvo XC90 Phone
Connecting to the Internet via Bluetooth
- Make sure that your phone supports tethering and that this function is activated.
- Connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth. Go to settings
at the bottom of the centre display and then tap on Connectivity and select Bluetooth. - 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.
The telephone and network provider must support tethering (internet connection sharing), and the subscription must include data.
Phone
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.
- 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.
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.
Not all phones are fully compatible with the car. In such cases, contacts cannot be displayed in the car.
Managing contacts
- 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.
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.
Not all phones are fully compatible with the car. In such cases, contacts cannot be displayed in the car.
Managing phone calls
- 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
to end the call.
You can also make calls using voice control.
- Tap on
or to answer or decline a phone call. - Tap on to end the 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.
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.
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
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.
You can dictate a new message by asking the voice control system to send a message to a named contact or a phone number.
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.
Wireless phone charger
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.
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
Wireless phone charger in the tunnel console.
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.
The charging pad can be activated and deactivated via the centre 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 centre display.
To use the wireless charging plate:
Check that the charging pad is activated.
Remove all other objects from the charging plate and position the phone in the centre of the charging plate.
Phone charging is started and the 
symbol is shown at the top in the centre display.
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.
Some phones may become hot during wireless charging. This is normal.
- Go to settings at the bottom of the centre display and then tap on Controls.
- Select to activate or deactivate the wireless phone charger.
- Confirm that the charger is to be activated.
If the phone does not charge:
- Check in the centre display that the charging pad is activated.
- 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.
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 RSS-Gen,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 changed 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. |
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