Volvo XC90: Media player / Playing media
The media player is controlled from the center display. Several other functions
can also be controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad 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 depending
on market and model).
USB flash drive
- Inset a USB flash drive.
- Open the USB app from App view.
- Select the track you would like to play.
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 structure similar to the iPod player's own menu structure.
- Connect a media source.
- Start playback in the connected media source.
- Open the app (iPod, USB) from App view.
- Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
- Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
- Connect a media source.
- Start playback in the connected media source.
- Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connection:
- Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
- Open the app from the App view.
Read the separate section on how to download apps.
Video
- Connect a media source.
- Open the USB app from App view.
- Tap the title you would like to play.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.
The media player can play audio from external audio sources connected 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, audio books and to access music services via apps...
Media playback can be controlled using voice commands, the steering wheel
keypad or the center display.
The media player can be controlled
using voice commands, the right-side steering wheel keypad or the center display...
Other information:
(Option/accessory)
The seats can be ventilated to provide increased comfort in warm weather.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrest that draw air
through the seat upholstery. The cooler the passenger compartment is, the greater
the cooling effect of the ventilation...
The driver support functions Adaptive Cruise Control* and Pilot Assist* have
a special brake function in slow traffic and while stationary. In certain situations,
the parking brake will be applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
Braking function in slow traffic and at a standstill
In slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when stopped at a traffic light, driving
will resume automatically if t..