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Audio, media and Internet
The audio and media system consists of a media player and a radio. A cellular phone can also beconnected through Bluetooth to use hands-freefunctions or play music in the vehicle. When thevehicle is connected to the Internet, it is alsopossible to use apps to play media.
Audio and media overview
The functions can be controlled using voice com- mands, the steering wheel keypad or the centerdisplay. The number of speakers and amplifiersvaries depending on the audio system installed inthe vehicle.
System updates
The audio and media system is continuously improved. When the vehicle has an Internet con-nection, system updates can be downloaded foroptimal functionality; see support.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Media player (p. 507)
• Radio (p. 490)
• Phone (p. 520)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 529)
• Apps (p. 487)
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Driver distraction (p. 39)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen-ter (p. 601)
• License agreement for audio and media(p. 539)
Sound settings
The audio system is precalibrated for optimal sound reproduction but these settings can bepersonalized.
The system's volume is normally adjusted using the volume control below the center display orthe right-side steering wheel keypad. Thisapplies, for example, when playing music or theradio or during phone calls and active traffic mes-sages.
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is precalibrated for optimalsound reproduction using digital signal process-ing. This calibration takes into account speakers,amplifiers, passenger compartment acoustics, lis-tener position, etc. for each combination of vehi-cle model and audio system. There is also adynamic calibration that takes into account thevolume control setting and the vehicle's speed.
Sound settings as needed
In Top view under SettingsSound, the fol-
lowing settings can be selected:
•
Tone — personal preference for bass, treble,
equalizer for example.
•
Balance - balance between right/left and
front/rear speakers.
•
System Volumes – adjusts volume in the
various systems of the car, e.g. Voice
Control, Park Assist and Phone Ringtone.

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Deleting apps
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it is possible to uninstall apps.
If the app is being used, it must be closed before it can be uninstalled. 1. Open the
Download Center app in App
view.
2. Select Application updates to open a list
of all installed apps.
3. Find the desired app and select
Uninstall to
begin uninstalling the app.
> When the app has been uninstalled, it will be removed from the list.
Related information
• Apps (p. 487)
• Download apps (p. 488)
• Updating apps (p. 489)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen- ter (p. 601)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 529)
Radio The radio can receive broadcasting from the FM waveband with HD Radio ™ Technology and
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio *. When the vehicle has
an Internet connection, it is also possible to lis- ten to web radio.
The radio can be controlled using voice commands, theright-side steering wheel key-pad or the center display.
Related information
• Starting the radio (p. 491)
• Changing waveband and radio station (p. 491)
• Storing radio favorites (p. 493)
• Radio settings (p. 493) •
RBDS (p. 494)
• HD Radio
™ (p. 494)
• SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio * (p. 498)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 529)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Media player (p. 507)

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Starting the radio The radio is started from the center display's App view.
1.Open the desired waveband (e.g. FM) from
App view.
2. Select a radio station.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492) •
Changing waveband and radio station (p. 491)
• Storing radio favorites (p. 493)
• Radio settings (p. 493)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Changing waveband and radiostation
Instructions for changing wavebands, waveband lists and radio stations in the selected list areprovided here.
Changing wavebandsSwipe from App view on the center display and select the desired waveband (e.g. FM) or open
the App menu in the instrument panel with the right-side steering wheel keypad and make yourselection there.
Changing a list in a waveband
1. Tap Library.
2. Select playback from
Stations, Favorites orGenres.
3. Tap the desired station in the list.
Favorites – only plays selected favorite channels.

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Genres - only plays channels broadcasting the
selected genre or program type, e.g. pop, classi- cal, etc.
Changing radio stations in a selected
list
–Press or under the center display
or on the right-side steering wheel keypad.
> Move step-by-step through the selected list.
It is also possible to change radio station in the selected list via the center display.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Storing radio favorites (p. 493)
• Radio settings (p. 493)
• App menu in instrument panel (p. 103)
Searching for a radio station
The radio automatically compiles a list of the radio stations that are sending out the strongestsignals in the vehicle's current location.
Searching is performed in different ways depend- ing on the waveband selected:
• FM, stations, genres and frequency.
1. Tap
Library.
2. Tap
.
> Search view will displayed and the key- board will open.
3. Enter a search word/phrase. > The search will start and change as char-acters are entered. Search results will be displayed by category.
Searching for a station manually
Searching manually makes it possible to find and tune to stations that are not on the automaticallycompiled list of the strongest stations in the area.
–Tap Manual tuning, drag the control or tap
or . Press and hold to skip to the
next available station in the frequency band. You can also use the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Starting the radio (p. 491)
• Changing waveband and radio station(p. 491)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Radio settings (p. 493)

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Storing radio favorites
It is possible to add a radio a radio station in the
Radio favorites app and in the list of favorites
for the waveband (e.g. FM). Instructions for add- ing and removing favorites are provided below.
Radio favoritesRadio favorites shows saved favorites from all wavebands.
1. Open the Radio favorites app from App
view.
2. Tap the desired station in the list to listen.
Adding and deleting radio favorites
–Tap to add/remove a radio channel from
the waveband's list of favorites or Radio favorites.
If a favorite station is deleted here, it will also bedeleted from that waveband's list of favorites.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Starting the radio (p. 491)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492)
• Changing waveband and radio station(p. 491) •
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Radio settings (p. 493)
• App menu in instrument panel (p. 103)
Radio settings
There are a number of different radio functions that can be activated and deactivated.
Canceling a traffic messageA current broadcast (e.g. a traffic message) can be temporarily interrupted by pressing
in the
right-side steering wheel keypad or tapping
Cancel in the center display.
Activating and deactivating radio
functions
Pull down Top view and select SettingsMedia and the desired waveband to see available
functions.
FM radio
•HD Radio FM: HD Radio ™
Technology:
makes it possible to achieve a sound quality comparable with a CD.
•
Show Broadcast Information: shows
information on program content, artists, etc.
•
Freeze Program Name: select to stop the
program service name from scrolling continu- ously. Instead it freezes after 20 seconds.
SiriusXM® Satellite radio *
Pull down Top view and select Settings
MediaSiriusXM to show a list of available
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Selecting sub-channels
To listen to a station's sub-channel(s), tap the station on the screen or press the forward/backarrow keys on the right-side steering wheel key-pad or below the screen. Sub-channels can also be saved as radio favor- ites. If you tap a sub-channel favorite, it may take up to 6 seconds before the channel becomes audi-
ble. If you tap a station while you are out of digital range of the transmitter,
No reception will be
displayed.
Related information
• HD Radio
™ (p. 494)
• Activating and deactivating the HD Radio
™
(p. 496)
• Changing waveband and radio station (p. 491)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492)
• HD Radio
™ limitations (p. 497)
HD Radio™ limitations
Limitations
• Main channel vs. sub-channels (FM only)
:
The main channel is the only channel that can receive in hybrid mode (both digital andanalog). If a frequency has sub-channels,they are broadcast in digital mode only. Themain FM channel will be displayed as, forexample, "WRIF-FM HD1". The sub-FMchannels will be displayed as"WRIF-FMHD2", "WRIF-FM HD3", etc.
• Reception coverage area
: Due to current
IBOC transmitter power limitations, thereception coverage area in digital mode issomewhat more limited than the station'sanalog coverage area. Be aware that, like allradio transmission technology, terrain, time ofday, vegetation and buildings can have apositive or negative effect on radio reception.
• Analog to digital/digital to analog blend-ing
: Analog to digital blending will occur as
the signal strength reaches a preset thresh-old in the receiver. This will be noticeable infringe areas (areas with weak reception) andis normal.
NOTE
There may be a noticeable difference in sound quality when a change from analogueto digital or digital to analogue occurs, suchas:
• Volume increase or decrease
• Equalizer settings, i.e., Bass/ Midrange/Treble cut or boost
• Time alignment (Digital program materialin extreme cases can be as much as 8seconds behind the analogue). This willnoticeable as a "stuttering" effect.
The above items are dependant on thebroadcaster's equipment settings and donot indicate a fault in the vehicle's radioreceiver or antenna systems .
Related information
•HD Radio
™ (p. 494)
• Activating and deactivating the HD Radio
™
(p. 496)
• HD Radio
™
sub-channels (p. 496)

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4. Tap one of the divisions to display:
•
In progress: play-by-play information
about a match/game/tournament cur- rently in progress. Continue tapping todisplay. In the detailed view, you can alsoselect a radio station that is currentlybroadcasting an ongoing sporting event
•
Headlines for MLB: Tap to display brief
headline information
•
Scheduled: schedules for coming
matches, games, etc.
•
Scores: match/game results
The same principle applies to all sports.
Related information
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* (p. 502)
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Notifications
(p. 504)
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Fuel (p. 505)
• SiriusXM Travel Link ®
* - Weather (p. 503)
Media player
The media player can play audio from the CD player * and from external audio sources con-
nected via USB port or Bluetooth. It can also play video format via the USB port.
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it is also possible to listen to web radio, audiobooks and to access music services via apps.
The media player is controlled from the center display. Severalfunctions can also be con-trolled using voice commandsor the right-side steering wheelkeypad.
The radio, which is also handled by the media player, is described in a separate section.
Related information
• Playing media (p. 508)
• Controlling and changing media (p. 509)
• Media searches (p. 510)
• Apps (p. 487)
• Radio (p. 490)
• CD player
* (p. 511)
• Video (p. 512)
• Streaming media via Bluetooth ®
(p. 513)
• Playing media via the USB port (p. 514)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 529)

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Playing media The media player is controlled from the center display. Several other functions can also be con-trolled using the right-side steering wheel key-pad or by using voice commands. The radio can also be controlled in the media player. See the section describing the radio.
Starting a media source
App view. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depend- ing on market and model).
CD *
1. Insert a CD. 2.
Open the
CD app from App view.
3. Select the track you would like to play. > Playback will begin.
USB flash drive
1. Inset a USB flash drive. 2.Open the
USB app from App view.
3. Select the track you would like to play. > Playback will begin.
MP3 player and iPod®
NOTE
To start playback from an iPod, the iPod app must be used (not USB). When an iPod is used as source, the car's audio and media system has a menu struc-ture similar to the iPod player's own menustructure.
1. Connect a media source.
2. Start playback in the connected mediasource.
3. Open the app (
iPod, USB) from App view.
> Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
2. Connect a media source.
3. Start playback in the connected media source.
4. Open the
Bluetooth app from App view.
> Playback will begin.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connec- tion:
1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
2. Open the app from the App view. > Playback will begin.
Read the separate section on how to download apps.
Video
1. Connect a media source. 2. Open the
USB app from App view.
3. Tap the title you would like to play. > Playback will begin.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.

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Related information
•Handling the App menu in the instrument panel (p. 104)
• Radio (p. 490)
• Controlling and changing media (p. 509)
• Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 514)
• Connecting a device via Bluetooth ®
(p. 513)
• Download apps (p. 488)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 529)
• Video (p. 512)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 515)
• Android Auto
* (p. 518)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536)
Controlling and changing media
Media playback can be controlled using voice commands, the steering wheel keypad or thecenter display.
The media player can be con- trolled using voice commands,the right-side steering wheelkeypad or the center display.
Volume - turn the knob under the center display or tap
on the right-side steering wheel
keypad to raise or lower the volume. Play/pause - tap the image for the track you would like to play, or press the button below the center display or
on the right-side steering
wheel keypad. Changing track/song - tap the desired track in the center display, or press
or below
the center display or on the right-side steering wheel keypad. Rewinding/fast-forwarding - tap the time axis in the center display and drag it sideways, or press and hold
or below the center display or
on the right-side steering wheel keypad. Changing media source - select from among pre- vious sources in the app, tap the desired app inApp view or use the right-side steering wheel keypad to select the app in the app menu
.
Library - tap the button to play
from the library.
Shuffle - tap the button to play
tracks in a random order.

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Apple® CarPlay®
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With CarPlay, you can listen to music, make phone calls, get driving instructions, send/receive messages and use Siri, all while remain-ing focused on driving.
CarPlay works with select Apple devices. If the car doesnot already support CarPlay,this can be retrofitted. Contacta Volvo retailer to installCarPlay.
Information about supported apps and compati- ble phones is available on the Apple website:www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Using apps that arenot compatible with CarPlay could cause the con-nection between iPhone and the vehicle to belost. Please note that Volvo is not responsible forthe content of CarPlay. When using map navigation via CarPlay, guidance will only be shown on the center display and notin the instrument panel or head-up display. CarPlay apps can be controlled from the center display, a phone or with the right-side steeringwheel keypad (for certain functions). The appscan also be voice-controlled using Siri. Press and hold the
button on the steering wheel to
start voice control with Siri. Press briefly to acti- vate the vehicle's own voice control system. If Siri cuts off too soon, press and hold the
6
but-
ton on the steering wheel.
By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledge the following: Apple CarPlay is a serviceprovided by Apple Inc. under its terms andconditions. Volvo Cars is thus notresponsible for Apple CarPlay or itsfeatures/applications. When using AppleCarPlay, certain information from your car(including its position) is transferred to youriPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you arefully responsible for your and any othersperson