Volvo XC90: Media player / Handling phone calls
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). You can search or scroll to find a contact in the phone
book. Tap
in the phone book to
add a contact to Favorites.
- Tap
to make a call.
- Tap
to end the call.
Calls can also be made from the list of recent calls using the app menu, which
can be opened using the
button on
the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Making multiple calls
While the call is in progress:
- Tap Add call.
- Select from the list of recent calls, favorites or contacts.
- Tap an item/row in the list of recent calls or
for the contact in the phone book.
- Tap Swap call to switch between calls.
- Tap
to end the current call.
Group (conference) calls
While multiple calls are in progress:
- Tap Join calls to merge ongoing calls.
- Tap
to end the call.
Incoming calls
Incoming phone calls will be shown on the instrument panel and in the center
display. Manage the calls using the right-side steering wheel keypad or the center
display.
- Tap Answer/Reject.
- Tap
to end the call.
Incoming calls while another call is in progress
- Tap Answer/Reject.
- Tap
to end the call.
Privacy
- While a call is in progress, tap Privacy and select setting:
- Switch to mobile phone - the handsfree function will be disabled
and the call will proceed on the cellular phone.
- Driver focused - the microphone in the ceiling liner on the passenger
side will be muted and the call will proceed using the vehicle's hands-free
function.
Phones or other devices in the list of registered Bluetooth devices can be
removed.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
Tap Communication Bluetooth
Devices...
(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...
Other information:
City Safety1 is always active, but the function's warning distance
can be adjusted.
NOTE
The City Safety function cannot be deactivated. It is activated automatically
each time the engine/electric motor is started.
The alert distance determines the sensitivity of the system and regulates the
distance at which the light, sound and brake pulsations will be activated...
(Option/accessory.)
Sound experience is an app that provides access to additional sound settings.
Open Sound Experience from the center display's App view. Depending on
the sound system installed in the vehicle, the following settings are possible:
Premium Sound* (Bowers & Wilkins)
Studio – sound settings can be adjusted to be primarily adapted for
Driver, All and Rear...