Volvo XC90: Media player / Bluetooth®
Streaming media via Bluetooth®
The vehicle's media player is equipped with Bluetooth and can play audio files
from Bluetooth-enabled external devices such as cellular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to wirelessly play audio files from
an external device, the device must be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth.
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®
Connect a Bluetooth® device to the vehicle to wirelessly play media and give
the vehicle an Internet connection if it is available.
Many cellular phones on the market currently offer wireless Bluetooth® technology,
but not all phones are fully compatible with the vehicle.
The procedure for connecting a media device is the same as for connecting a cellular
phone to the vehicle via Bluetooth®.
The media player can play videos from USBconnected devices.
Video is not available when the vehicle is moving; only audio will be played.
Video will resume when the vehicle is stationary...
External audio sources, such as an iPod® or MP3 player, can be connected to
the audio system via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can be charged when they are connected via
the USB port and the ignition is in mode I, II or the engine is running...
Other information:
You can use the keyboard in the center display to enter characters or to switch
to handwriting mode to "write" letters and characters on the screen.
The keyboard can be used to enter characters (letters, numbers, symbols, etc.)
to e.g. send text messages from the vehicle, enter passwords or search for information
in the digital Owner's Manual...
A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC1)
may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the rightside
steering wheel keypad...