Volvo XC90: Media player / Handling text messages
(Only applies to certain markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for more information.)
A Bluetooth-connected cellular phone's text messages can be handled in the
vehicle.
Text message functionality needs to be activated in certain phones. Not all phones
are fully compatible and therefore cannot display contacts and messages in the vehicle.
Handling text messages in the center display
Text messages are only shown in the center display if the relevant setting is
made.
Tap Messages in App view
to handle text messages in the center display.
NOTE
When the vehicle is moving:
- Only one row of the message will be displayed. Tap Read out to have
the entire message read aloud.
- The center display's keyboard cannot be used.
Reading text messages in the center display aloud
Tap the icon to have the message
read aloud.
Sending text messages in the center display1
- It is possible to reply to text messages or create a new message.
- To reply to a text message - tap the name of the contact who sent the
message and then tap Answer.
- To create a new message - tap Create new. Select a contact or
enter a phone number.
- Write the message.
- Tap Send.
Handling text messages in the instrument panel
Text messages are only shown in the instrument panel if the relevant setting
is made.
Reading new text messages in the instrument panel aloud
- To have the message read aloud, select Read out using the steering
wheel keypad.
Dictating replies in the instrument panel
After the text message has been read aloud, it is possible to dictate a brief
reply if the vehicle has an Internet connection.
- Tap Answer using the steering wheel keypad. A dictation dialog will
start.
Message alert
Alerts can be activated and deactivated in the text message settings.
1 Only certain phones can send text messages via the
vehicle. The connected phone must support the Bluetooth profile Message Access Profile
(MAP).
Handling phone calls in the vehicle for a Bluetooth-connected cellular phone.
Generic illustration.
Making calls
Open the phone tile.
Initiate a call by selecting the phone number from the recent calls list,
entering the number on the keypad or selecting a number from the phone book
(list of contacts)...
Settings for handling text messages received through a connected phone can be
personalized.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
Tap Communication Text
Messages and select settings:
Notification in center display - display text message notifications
in the center display's status bar...
Other information:
The Lane Keeping Aid (LKA1) function is optional – the driver can
choose to have the function activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated...
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if needed.
Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in
the center display.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield
defrost vents
Air distribution - dashboard
and center console air vents
Air distribution - floor air
vents
Tap one or more air distribution buttons to open/clos..