Volvo XC90: Media player / Using Apple® CarPlay®
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To use CarPlay1, the Siri voice control must be activated in your
iOS device. The device must also have an Internet connection via Wi- Fi or a mobile
network for all functions to work.
Connecting an iOS device and starting CarPlay
NOTE
CarPlay can only be used if Bluetooth is disabled. A cell phone or media
player connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth will therefore not be available when
CarPlay is active. An alternative source must be used to provide an Internet connection
for the vehicle's apps. Use Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated modem.
To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has not previously been connected:
- Connect an iOS device that supports CarPlay to the USB port. If there are
two USB ports, use the one with the white frame.
- Read the terms and conditions and then tap Accept to connect.
- The CarPlay tile will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
- Tap the desired app.
Starting CarPlay
To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has previously been connected:
- Connect an iOS device to the USB port. If there are two USB ports, use the
one with the white frame.
- If the auto start setting is selected – the name of the device
will be displayed. The CarPlay tile will open automatically when Home view
is displayed when the iOS device is connected.
- If the CarPlay tile does not open automatically, tap the name of the device.
The CarPlay tile will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
- If any other app is active in the same tile, tap Apple CarPlay in
App view.
- The CarPlay tile will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
- Tap the desired app.
CarPlay will run in the background if another app is started, or is already active
when the device is connected, in the same view. To display CarPlay in the tile,
tap the CarPlay icon in App view.
Switching connection between CarPlay and iPod
CarPlay to iPod
- Tap Settings in the Top view.
- Proceed to Communication
Apple CarPlay.
- Uncheck the box for the iOS device that should no longer start CarPlay automatically
when the USB cable is connected.
- Remove and then reinsert the iOS device into the USB port.
- Open the iPod app from App view.
iPod to CarPlay
- Tap Apple CarPlay in App view.
- Read the information in the pop-up window and then tap OK.
- Remove and then reinsert the iOS device into the USB port.
- The Apple CarPlay tile will open and compatible apps will be displayed2.
1 Availability may vary depending on market.
2 Apple, CarPlay, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks
of Apple Inc.
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With CarPlay1, you can listen to music, make phone calls, get driving
instructions, send/ receive messages and use Siri, all while remaining focused on
driving...
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Settings for an iOS device connected through CarPlay1,2.
Automatic start
Tap Settings in the Top view.
Tap Communication Apple
CarPlay and select the desired setting:
Check the box - CarPlay will start automatically when the USB cable
is connected...
Other information:
City Safety can help you apply the brakes for an oncoming vehicle in your
lane.
If an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane and a collision is unavoidable, City
Safety can help reduce your vehicle's speed to attempt to mitigate the force of
the collision...
Searches can be performed to locate a specific artist, composer, song title,
album, video, audio book or playlist. If the vehicle is connected to the Internet,
it is also possible to search for podcasts (online digital media).
Tap .
Search view will displayed and the keyboard will open...