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Voltage supply 5 V

Technical specifications for USB

devices

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Compatible media formats

The following file formats must be used for

Current supply max. 3.0 A

media playback.

The following specifications must be met to

allow the contents of the USB devices to be

read.

Related information

Audio files

Media via USB port (p. 485)

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No folder structure will be shown in the centre

display during playback.

For-

mat

File extension

Codec

MP3 .mp3

MPEG1 Layer III,

MPEG2 Layer III,

MP3 Pro (mp3

compatible),

MP3 HD (mp3

compatible)

Max number

Files

15 000

1 000

Folders

Folder levels

Playlists

AAC

.m4a, .m4b, .aac AAC LC

100

(MPEG-4 part III

Audio), HE-AAC

(aacPlus v1/v2)

Items in a playlist

Subfolders

1 000

No limit

WMA .wma

WMA8/9,

WMA9/10 Pro

Technical specification for USB A

connector

WAV .wav

FLAC .flac

LPCM

FLAC

Type A socket

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Version 2.0

Voltage supply 5 V

Current supply max. 2.1 A

Video files

Format

File extension

Technical specification for USB C

connector

MP4

.mp4, .m4v

MPEG-PS

.mpg, .mp2, .mpeg, .m1v

Type C socket

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Version 3.1

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486

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Apple^®CarPlay^®*

Audio codec

Subtitles

MP3, AC3

XSUB

Format

AVI

File extension

.avi

CarPlay gives you the option to listen to

music, make phone calls, get directions,

send/receive messages and use Siri, all while

you stay focused on your driving.

CarPlay works with selected

Special func-

tions

Multiple subtitles, multiple

audio, resume play

AVI (DivX)

ASF

.avi, .divx

.asf, .wmv

Reference

Meets all requirements of

the DivX Home Theater

profile. Visit divx.com for

more information and soft-

ware tools to convert your

files into DivX Home

iOS devices. If the car does

not already support CarPlay

there is the option to install it

retroactively. Contact a Volvo

Subtitles

Format

File extension

dealer to install CarPlay.

SubViewer

SubRip

SSA

.sub

.srt

Information about which apps are supported

and which iOS devices are compatible is avail-

able on Apple's website: www.apple.com/ios/

carplay/. Using apps that are not compatible

with CarPlay may sometimes mean that the

connection between the device and the car is

broken. Please note that Volvo is not responsi-

ble for the content in CarPlay.

Theater video.

.ssa

Related information

DivX^®

Media player (p. 478)

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DivX certified devices have been tested for

high-quality DivX (.divx, .avi) video playback.

When you see the DivX logo, you have the

freedom to play DivX films.

Video (p. 483)

Playing back DivX^®(p. 483)

When using map navigation via CarPlay no

guidance is shown in the driver display, but

only in the centre display.

Profile

DivX Home Theater

DivX, MPEG-4

720x576

Video codec

Resolution

Bit rate

When navigation is started through Apple

CarPlay, ongoing native turn-by-turn route

guidance will be ended.

4.8Mbps

The CarPlay apps can be controlled via the

centre display, the iOS device or using the

steering wheel's right-hand keypad (applies to

certain functions). The apps can also be voice-

controlled using Siri. A long press on the

Frame rate

File extension

Max file size

30 fps

.divx, .avi

4 GB

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Using Apple^®CarPlay^®*

2. Read the terms and conditions and then

steering wheel button

using Siri and a short press activates the car's

own voice control. If Siri breaks off too early,

starts voice control

tap on Accept to connect.

To use CarPlay, Siri voice control must be

activated on your iOS device. The device also

needs an Internet connection via Wi-Fi or the

mobile network for all functions to work.

> The subview with CarPlay is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

hold the steering wheel button

depressed.

3. Tap on the desired app.

> The app starts.

By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledge

the following: Apple CarPlay is a service

provided by Apple Inc. under its terms and

conditions. Volvo Cars is thus not

Connect an iOS device and start

CarPlay

NOTE

responsible for Apple CarPlay or its

CarPlay can only be used if Bluetooth is

deactivated. A phone or media player con-

nected to the car via Bluetooth will there-

fore not be available when CarPlay is

active. An alternative Internet source must

be used to connect to the Internet for the

car's apps. Use Wi-Fi or the car's built-in

modem*.

features/applications. When using Apple

CarPlay, certain information from your car

(including its position) is transferred to

your iPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you

are fully responsible for your and any

others person’s use of Apple CarPlay.

Related information

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Using Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 488)

Settings for Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 490)

Voice recognition (p. 130)

To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has

not been connected previously:

1. Connect an iOS device with support for

CarPlay to the USB port. In the cases

where there are two USB ports, the one

with the white frame around the port must

be used.

Resetting settings in the centre display

(p. 122)

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Connect the car to the Internet via a

phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)

Starting CarPlay

To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has

been connected previously:

Switch the connection between

CarPlay and iPod

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Connect the car to the Internet via car

modem (SIM card) (p. 507)

CarPlay to iPod

1. Connect an iOS device to the USB port. In

the cases where there are two USB ports,

the one with the white frame around the

port must be used.

Press Settings in the top view.

Voice recognition (p. 130)

2. Continue to Communication Apple

CarPlay.

3. Untick the box for the iOS device that

shall no longer start CarPlay automatically

when the USB cable is connected.

> If the setting for automatic start is

selected - the name of the device will

be shown. The tile with CarPlay is

opened automatically in the cases

where the home view is shown when

connecting the iOS device.

4. Disconnect and connect the iOS device to

the USB port.

Open the app iPod from the app view.

iPod to CarPlay

2. If the tile with CarPlay does not open

automatically, tap on the device name.

The subview with CarPlay is opened and

compatible apps are shown.

Tap on Apple CarPlay in the app view.

2. Read the information in the pop-up win-

dow and then tap on OK.

3. If an app is active in the same tile, tap on

Apple CarPlay in the app view.

3. Disconnect and connect the iOS device to

the USB port.

> The subview with CarPlay is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

> The subview with Apple CarPlay is

opened and compatible apps are

4. Tap on the desired app.

> The app starts.

shown¹⁰

Related information

CarPlay runs in the background if another app

is started, or is already active when connect-

ing, in the same tile. To show CarPlay in the

subview again - tap on the CarPlay icon in the

app view.

Connecting a device via USB port (p. 485)

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Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 487)

Settings for Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 490)

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Settings for Apple^®CarPlay^®*

Settings for iOS device connected with

CarPlay¹¹.

2. Tap on Sound System Volumes and

Tips for using Apple^®CarPlay^®*

Here are some useful tips for using CarPlay^®.

make the settings for the following:

Update your iOS device with the latest

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Voice Control

•

version of the iOS operating system and

ensure that the apps have been updated.

Navi Voice Guidance

Phone Ringtone

Automatic start

Press Settings in the top view.

In the event of a problem with CarPlay,

disconnect the iOS device from the USB

port and reconnect. Otherwise, try to

close the app on the device that is not

working and then restart the app, or try

closing all apps and restart your device.

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2. Continue to Communication Apple

CarPlay and select setting:

Related information

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Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 487)

Using Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 488)

Tick the box - CarPlay starts automati-

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cally when the USB cable is connected.

Resetting settings in the centre display

(p. 122)

Untick the box - CarPlay does not start

automatically when the USB cable is

connected.

•

If the apps do not appear when CarPlay

starts (black screen), try minimising and

expanding the tile for CarPlay.

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If the car is shared by a lot of people, such as

in a car pool, it is worth noting that a maxi-

mum of 20 iOS devices can be stored simulta-

neously in the list. When the list is full and a

new device is connected the oldest one is

deleted.

Using apps that are not compatible with

CarPlay may sometimes mean that the

connection between the iOS device and

the car is broken. Information about sup-

ported apps and compatible telephone

devices can be found on the Apple web-

site. You can also search for CarPlay in the

App Store to find information about apps

that are compatible with CarPlay on your

market.

To delete the list, the settings must be reset in

the centre display (factory reset).

System volumes

Press Settings in the top view.

Using Siri it is possible to write/dictate

and read out messages. Messages are

read out and dictated in the language

selected in the settings for Siri. When the

message is written/dictated, no text will

be shown in the centre display – instead,

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the text will appear on the iOS device.

When Siri is used, note that the tele-

phone's microphones are used and that

the quality is therefore dependent on the

position of the telephone.

Android Auto*

NOTE

Android Auto gives you the option to listen to

music, make phone calls, get directions and

use car-adapted apps from an Android

device. Android Auto works with selected

Android devices.

When a device is connected to Android

Auto it is possible to stream via Bluetooth

to another media player. Bluetooth is

active while Android Auto is being used.

If the device is connected to the car via

Bluetooth, the connection will be interrup-

ted when CarPlay is used. Resume the

Internet connection in the car by sharing

the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot from the

device.

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When using map navigation via Android Auto

there is no guidance in the driver display, but

only in the centre display.

Android Auto can be controlled via the centre

display using the steering wheel's right-hand

keypad or voice control. Holding down the

Some of the CarPlay functions (such as

voice call and messages) mean that use of

the car's own functions is stopped and

CarPlay is shown automatically instead. If

this behaviour is not wanted, deselect the

display of the equivalent function in

CarPlay under the phone's settings for

notifications.

steering wheel button

Assistant and a short press deactivates it.

starts Google

By using Android Auto, you acknowledge

the following: Android Auto is a service

provided by Google Inc. under its terms

and conditions. Volvo Cars is not

responsible for Android Auto or its

features or applications. When you use

Android Auto, your car transfers certain

information (including its location) to your

connected Android phone. You are fully

responsible for your and any other

person’s use of Android Auto.

Information about which apps are supported

and which Android devices are compatible is

available on the website: www.android.com/

auto/. For third-party apps, see Google Play.

Please note that Volvo is not responsible for

the content in Android Auto.

CarPlay only works with iPhone¹²

•

NOTE

Availability and functionality may vary

depending on market.

Android Auto is started from the app view.

After Android Auto has been started once, the

app will be started automatically the next time

the device is connected. Automatic start can

be deactivated under settings.

Related information

•

Apple^®CarPlay^®* (p. 487)

Related information

Using Android Auto* (p. 492)

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Connect the car to the Internet via a

•

phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 506)

Settings for Android Auto* (p. 492)

•

Apple, CarPlay and iPhone are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc.

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