radio VOLVO XC90 2015 User Guide

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Sub-categoriesSettings
Drive Mode/Individual Drive
Mode*
Combination
LightsCombination
MirrorsPersonal
LockingCombination
Electric Parking BrakeCombination
SeatsCombination
WipersCombination
SuspensionGlobal
Exterior SoundPersonal
Sound
Sub-categoriesSettings
Sound Experience*Personal
TonePersonal
BalancePersonal
System VolumesCombination
Navigation
Sub-categoriesSettings
MapPersonal
RoutePersonal
TrafficPersonal
GuidancePersonal
SystemPersonal
Media
Sub-categoriesSettings
AM/FM radioPersonal
SiriusXMPersonal
Gracenote ®Personal
VideoPersonal
Communication
Sub-categoriesSettings
Phone–
Text Messages–
Bluetooth–
Wi-FiGlobal
Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotGlobal
Sub-categoriesSettings
Vehicle Modem InternetGlobal
Volvo On Call–
Volvo Service NetworksGlobal
Climate
The main category Climate has no sub-catego-
ries. The settings in this category are personal.
System
Sub-categoriesSettings
Driver ProfilePersonal
Date & Time–
LanguagePersonal
Keyboard LayoutsGlobal
Voice ControlPersonal
UnitsPersonal
Storage–
Software Updates–
Global Reset–
Services–

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Changing settings in apps
App view, which is one of the center display's basic views, contains all of the apps installed inthe vehicle. From Home view, navigate to Appview by swiping the screen from right to left.
Apps for integrated (basic) functionsCertain apps in your vehicle are factory-installed, such as FM, USB and CD and are part of Sen-
sus. Settings in these apps can be changed in the center display's Top view.
Changing settings for a basic app1. Tap one of the basic apps, for example FM
radio.
2. Pull down Top view. 3. Tap
FM Radio Settings.
4. Change the desired settings and confirm.
5. Press the Home button below the center dis- play or tap the screen outside of Top view or pull up Top view to return to your originalview. See also the article "Categories in Set-tings view."
Third party appsThird party apps have to be downloaded e.g.,Volvo ID. Settings for these apps are made in
the apps themselves, not in Top view.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 106)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 39)
• Categories in Settings view (p. 107)
Resetting the settings view
All of the changes made under Settings view can be reset to their default values at the sametime.
Different ways of resettingThere are three ways of resetting the Settings view.
•
Factory Reset: clears all data and media
and resets all settings to their default values.
•
Reset Vehicle Settings: resets global set-
tings to their default values.
•
Reset Personal Settings: clears personal
data and resets to default values.
Resetting1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
SystemGlobal Reset.
3. Select the desired alternative. > A popup window will appear.
4. Tap
OK to confirm your choice.
To confirm
Reset Personal Settings, tapReset for the active profile or Reset for
all profiles.
> The selected settings will be reset.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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120 Never use strong stain removers. For difficult cleaning conditions, a special cleaning agent canbe purchased at a Volvo retailer.
Related information
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Driver profiles (p. 112)
• Center display overview (p. 29)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 39)
Voice control
Voice commands make it possible for the driver to voice-control certain functions in the mediaplayer, a Bluetooth-connected cell phone, cli- mate system and the Volvo navigation system *.
Voice control offers convenience and enables the driver to keep his/her hands on the steeringwheel and concentrate on driving and the trafficsituation around the vehicle.
WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility for operating the vehicle safely and adhering toall applicable traffic regulations.
Input to the system is in dialog form and compri- ses commands from the driver and a verbalresponse from the system. The voice control system uses the same micro- phone as the Bluetooth hands-free system and system responses come via the infotainment sys-tem's speakers. In certain cases, text messages are also provided in the instrument panel. The functions are controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad and settings are madefrom the center console.
System updatesThe voice control system is being constantly improved and updates should be downloaded foroptimal functionality. See the article "Systemupdates" and the Volvo Cars support sitesupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Using voice commands (p. 121)
• Voice control settings (p. 125)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 122)
• Voice control for cell phones (p. 121)
• System updates (p. 490)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 124)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 122)

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Voice control for radio and media
The following voice commands can be used for the radio or an external multimedia device.
• "
Media and radio ": initiates a dialog for
media and radio, and displays possible com- mands.
• "
Play "-"[artist] ": plays music by the selected
artist.
• "
Play "-"[song title] ": plays the selected
song.
• "
Play "-"[song title] "-"from "-"[album] ":
plays the selected song from the selectedalbum.
• "
Play "-"[radio station] ": starts the selected
radio station.
• "
Tune "-"[frequency] ": tunes to the selected
frequency on the current waveband. If nowaveband has been selected, FM is thedefault.
• "
Tune "-"[frequency] "-"[waveband] ": tunes
to the selected station on the selected wave-band.
• "
Radio ": starts FM radio.
• "
Radio FM ": starts FM radio.
• "
Radio AM " : starts AM radio.
• "
SiriusXM "*: starts satellite radio
• "
CD ": starts playback from a CD.
• "
USB ": starts playback from a USB flash
drive. •
"
iPod ": starts playback from an iPod.
• "
Bluetooth ": starts playback from a Blue-
tooth-connected device.
• Similar music
": starts playback from a USB
flash drive with music similar to the type cur-rently playing.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 120)
• Using voice commands (p. 121)
• Voice control settings (p. 125)
Climate system voice commands Voice commands can be used to control the cli- mate system to e.g., change the temperature, activate seat heating
* or change blower (fan)
speed.

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Electrical sockets There are two 12-volt sockets in the tunnel con- sole, a 120-volt socket on the rear side of thetunnel console, and one 12-volt socket in the cargo area *.
120-volt socket in the tunnel console
120-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second row of seats
This socket is intended for 120-volt devices such as laptops, chargers, etc. The max. current provided is 150W.
Using the socket1. Pull down the cover over the socket and plug
in the device.
> The socket's indicator light will indicate itsstatus. The socket can only provide elec- trical current when the light is green. 2. Disconnect the device by pulling its plug, not
its cord.
Pull up the cover over the socket when it is not inuse.
CAUTION
• Do not connect devices with large or heavy plugs that could come loose whiledriving.
• Do not use devices that can cause inter-ference with the vehicle's radio receiveror electrical system.
WARNING
•
Be sure to place any devices connected to the socket safely so that they do notbecome projectiles in the event of a sud-den stop and injure the occupants of thevehicle.
• Be aware that connected devices maygenerate heat and become very hot.
• Only connect devices that function cor-rectly and are free from defects. Thesedevices should be intended for use in a120-volt, 60Hz socket with a plugintended for the socket in the vehicle andbe UL-approved (or the equivalentthereof).
• Never let the device, its plug or thesocket itself come in contact with fluidsof any kind. Never touch or use thesocket if it appears to be damaged orwet.
• Never connect multiple plugs, adapters orextension cords to the socket. This couldoverride the socket's safety functions.
• Never let children play or tamper with thesocket, or attempt to insert any objectsinto it. Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle when the socket is active.
• Never try to modify or repair the 120-voltsocket. This should only be done by a

LOCKS AND ALARM
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Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance of the vehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions, such as locking and unlocking the vehicle, which are activated by pressing the
or buttons, have a range
of approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle. Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle canalso be locked or unlocked with the key blade. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless use 5
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the tailgate as shown in the illustra-tion. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from thevehicle while the engine is running or if the igni-tion is on and all of the doors are then closed, amessage will appear in the instrument panel andan audible signal will sound. When at least oneremote key has been returned to the vehicle, themessage will be erased in the display and theaudible signal will stop. If the key is not returnedto the vehicle, the message will be erased in thedisplay and the audible signal will stop when thevehicle's speed exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h).
Related information
• Remote key (p. 224)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys- tem (p. 220)
Remote key
The remote key is used to lock/unlock the vehi- cle and must be in the passenger compartmentin order to start the engine.
The standard remote key (left) and the Key Tag (right)
In models with the standard Passive Start system, the remote key only needs to be in the front sec-tion of the passenger compartment or in the tun-nel console cup holders in order to start theengine. The keyless Passive Entry system for locking/ unlocking the vehicle is available as an option.This system has a range of approximately 5 feet(1.5 meters) from the sides of the vehicle orapproximately 3 feet (1 meter) from the tailgate.With this system, a remote key can be anywherein the vehicle.
5 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

INFOTAINMENT
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The infotainment system
The infotainment system consists of a radio, media player and has the capacity to communi-cate with a Bluetooth-connected cell phone. It isalso possible to connect to the Internet to e.g.,stream audio content via apps. The system's functions can be controlled from the right-side steering wheel keypad, the centerdisplay or by using voice commands.
Infotainment overview
System updatesThe infotainment system is constantly being developed and improved. For optimal functional-ity, updates can be downloaded. See the article"System updates" and the support sitesupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Media player (p. 393)
• Radio (p. 377)
• Phone (p. 387)
• Internet connected vehicle (p. 401)
• Apps (applications) (p. 403)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)
• Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 44)
• Voice control (p. 120)
• Infotainment system license information(p. 408)
• System updates (p. 490)
Sound settings
The infotainment system is precalibrated for opti- mal sound reproduction but these settings canbe changed to suit your personal preferences.
The system's volume is normally adjusted using the right-side steering wheel keypad or the vol-ume control below the center display.
Optimal sound reproduction settingsThe audio system is precalibrated for optimalsound reproduction using digital signal process-ing. This calibration takes into account the speak-ers, amplifier, cabin acoustics, listener position,etc., for each combination of vehicle and infotain-ment system. Dynamic calibration is also available, which moni- tors the setting of the volume control, radioreception and the vehicle's speed. Specific sound settings are described in the respective articles/sections of this owner's infor-mation. To change a setting, pull down the center dis- play's Top view and tap
SettingsSound.
Active noise suppression 1The vehicle can be equipped with an active noise suppression function that reduces engine noisein the passenger compartment by utilizing theinfotainment system. The microphone(s) in the
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ceiling liner react to engine noise and the info- tainment system produces signals (white noise)to counteract this.
Microphone in the ceiling liner. The number and position vary, depending on the vehicle
NOTE
Avoid covering or obstructing the noise sup- pression speakers because doing so couldresult in a rumbling noise.
Related information
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Media sound settings (p. 398)
• Voice control settings (p. 125)
• Phone settings (p. 392)
Radio Your vehicle's radio offers AM and FM with HD Radio
™ Technology and SiriusXM ®
Satellite
radio *.
The radio can be controlled using the right-side steeringwheel keypad, the center dis-play or by using voice com-mands.
Related information
• Changing and searching for radio stations (p. 378)
• Radio settings (p. 377)
• SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 383)
• HD Radio
™reception (p. 380)
• Changing and searching for radio stations(p. 378)
Radio settings
The following information lists the settings that can be made for the various wavebands.
Pull down the center display's Top view and select
SettingsMedia for the desired wave-
band. Tap to activate/deactivate.
AM/FM
•Show Radio Text: displays information
about program content, artists, etc.
•
Freeze Program Service Name: select to
stop excessive scrolling to freeze after 20 seconds.
• AM HD Radio: Enables HD Radio
™
Technology for AM audio quality comparableto analogue FM.
• FM HD Radio: - Enables HD Radio
™
Technology for audio comparable to CDquality. See the article "HD Radio" fordetailed information.
SiriusXM ® Satellite radioWith SiriusXM ® Satellite radio activated, pull
down the center display's Top view and tap
SiriusXM Settings to display a list of available
alternatives. See the article "SiriusXM Satellite radio settings" for detailed information.
Related information
• SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * settings (p. 385)
• SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 383)

INFOTAINMENT
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Radio (p. 377)
• HD Radio
™reception (p. 380)
RBDS radio
RBDS radio
RBDS (Radio Data Broadcast System) enables certain functionality 2
, such as:
• Searches for program types or new broad- casts
• Text information about currently broadcastprograms
For example, if news is broadcast, the currently playing sound source will be interrupted so thatthe news can be heard. The infotainment systemwill return to the previous sound source when thenews broadcast has been completed. To cancel the announcement, press the
but-
ton on the right-side steering wheel keypad or tap
Cancel on the center display. This function
can be activated/deactivated in the center dis- play's
Settings menu.
Related information
• Radio (p. 377)
• Radio settings (p. 377)
Changing and searching for radio stations The radio automatically compiles a list of the strongest stations that it is currently receiving.
Turning the radio on1. Open the app (e.g., FM, radio favorites) from
the center display's App view.
2. Select a station.
Changing a list in a waveband1. Tap Library.
2. Sect from
Stations, Favorites or Genres.
3. Tap the desired station in the list.
Favorites: only plays stations from the list of
favorites (see "Favorites" below).
Genres: only plays stations broadcasting the
selected genre or program type, e.g., pop, classi- cal, etc.
Changing stations in a selected list
–Tap < > under the center display or on the
right-side steering wheel keypad.
> Move step-by-step through the selected list.
The center display can also be used to change stations.
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FavoritesIf a favorite station from a list is currently availa- ble, the radio will automatically tune to that sta-tion. See "Changing a list in a waveband" above for information about selecting favorites on a wave-band. See "Radio favorites" below for informationabout selecting a station among all of your favor-ites.
–Tap to add or remove a station for the
waveband's list of favorites or Radio favorites.
Radio favoritesRadio favorites shows all of the favorite stations that have beensaved for e.g., AM, FM.
1. Open the Radio favorites app in App view.
2. Tap the desired station to listen. When a station is removed, it will also be removed from the respective waveband's list offavorites.
Changing wavebands
–Tap an app, e.g., FM in App view or open the
app menu from the right-side steering wheel keypad to select.
Searching for a radio stationSearching is done differently, depending on thewaveband selected.
• AM: stations and frequencies.
• FM: stations, genres and frequencies.
• SiriusXM
®: program types, genres, stations.
1. Tap
Library. 2.
Tap
.
> The search view with a keyboard will open.
3. Enter a search word(s). > The search will start and change as char-acters are entered and the search results will be categorized.
Searching for a station manuallySearching manually makes it possible to find andtune to stations that are not on the automaticallycompiled list of the strongest stations in the area.
–Tap Manual tuning, drag the control or tap
< > to go to the desired frequency.
Related information
•
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 383)
• HD Radio
™reception (p. 380)