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Apps (applications) (p. 432)

•

•

Booking service and repairs (p. 508)

•

System updates (p. 506)

•

Volvo ID (p. 32)

•

Symbols in the center display status bar
(p. 48)

•

Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing) (p. 470)

Connecting to the Internet

Connect the vehicle to the Internet using
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, by connecting a phone through
a cable to the USB socket or via the vehicle's
integrated modem.

The cell phone and the network service provider
must support Internet sharing (tethering) and the
subscription must included data transfer.

See the terms and confidentiality information at
support.volvocars.com before connecting to the
Internet.

Pairing a cell phone (p. 449)

When using Apple CarPlay, an Internet con-
nection can only be established by using
Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated modem.

Connect using Bluetooth

See the article "Pairing a cell phone."

Connect using Wi-Fi

This does not apply to Wi-Fi connections.

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1. Activate tethering/personal hotspot in the

cell phone.

2. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

3. Tap

Communication

Wi-Fi

4. Tap Wi-Fi to activate/deactivate.

5. Tap the name of the network to be used.

6. Enter the network password.

7. If a different connection was used previously,

confirm the connection change.
> The vehicle will connect to the network.

Please be aware that certain cell phones disable
tethering when the connection to the vehicle has
been broken, e.g., when the phone has been
removed from the vehicle. In such cases, the
phone's tethering function will have to be reacti-
vated the next time the phone is used to connect
to the Internet.

When a phone is connected to the vehicle, it is
saved for future use. When a max. number of 50
have been saved, the first one connected will be
deleted. To show the list of saved networks or to
manually delete a network, tap

Settings

Wi-Fi

Saved networks

See the article "Wi-Fi technology and security"
for network connection requirements.

Connect using a cable connected to the
USB socket

1. Connect the phone via a cable to the USB

socket in the tunnel console storage com-
partment.

2. Activate USB tethering in the cell phone.

3. If a different connection was used previously,

confirm the connection change.
> The vehicle will connect to the network.

Connect using the vehicle's integrated
modem

When the vehicle is connected using the modem,
Volvo On Call services will use the connection.

1. Insert a personal SIM card in the holder.

2. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

3. Tap

Communication

Vehicle Modem

Internet

4. Tap

Vehicle modem Internet

to activate/

deactivate.

5. If a different connection was used previously,

confirm the connection change.

6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code.

> The vehicle will connect to the network.

Related information

•

•

Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone
(p. 451)

•

Connecting a device via the AUX/USB
socket (p. 455)

•

Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 471)

•

Apple CarPlay (p. 456)

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Bluetooth settings

The following settings apply to a Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone or other device.

Bluetooth

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Communication

Bluetooth

and

select among the following settings:

•

Previously paired devices

: lists the

devices that are paired and connected to
the vehicle.

•

Internet connection

: select to connect

to the Internet using the device's
Bluetooth connection.

•

Add device

: begin the procedure to pair

a new device.

•

Remove device

: remove a paired device.

•

Allowed services for this device

: select

what the device will be used for: make
calls, send/receive messages, stream
media, Internet connection.

Bluetooth compliance

United States

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. This transmitter must not be co-located or

operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Related information

•

Pairing a cell phone (p. 449)

•

•

Phone (p. 448)

•

Media player (p. 455)

•

Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone
(p. 451)

Downloading, updating and

uninstalling apps

When the vehicle is connected to the Internet,
apps can be added (downloaded), kept up-to-
date or deleted.

Downloading data may affect other services
that transfer data such as web radio, stream-
ing music, etc. If this occurs, a download in
progress can be cancelled or the other serv-
ice can be temporarily turned off.

Apps are managed via the

Download Center

in the cen-

ter display's App view.

To download, update or delete
apps, the vehicle must be con-
nected to the Internet.

Downloading an app

1. Open the

Download Center

app.

2. Select

New apps

to open a list of apps that

are available but which are not installed in
the vehicle. Tap anywhere in a line for an app
to expand the list for additional information.

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3. Select

Install

to start downloading the app. It

will remain in the list and a new download
can be initiated if necessary.
> Download status will be indicated while it

is in progress.

A message will be displayed if a download
cannot be started immediately. The app
will remain in the list and a new download
can be initiated if necessary.

Cancelling (aborting) a download
–

Tap

Abort

to cancel a download that is cur-

rently underway.

Only a download can be cancelled. If the installa-
tion phase has begun, it cannot be interrupted.

Updating apps

If an app is being used while an update is in pro-
gress, it will be restarted to complete the update.

Update (install) all

1. Open the

Download Center

app.

2. Select

Install all

> The update will begin.

Updating certain apps

1. Open the

Download Center

app.

2. Select

Application updates

to open a list

of available updates.

3. Find the desired app and select

Install

> The update will begin.

Uninstalling an app

An app being used must be closed before it can
be uninstalled.

1. Open the

Download Center

app.

2. Select

Application updates

to open a list

of apps that have been installed.

3. Find the desired app and select

Uninstall

begin uninstalling the app.
> When the app has been uninstalled, it will

be removed from the list.

Related information

•

•

Media player (p. 455)

•

System updates (p. 506)

Internet connection troubleshooting

The following are factors that may affect the
vehicle's Internet connection.

The amount of data being transmitted depends
on the services or apps that are currently in use.
For example, streaming audio requires a great
deal of data to be transmitted, which requires a
good connection and a strong signal.

Cell phone to the vehicle

Connection speed may vary depending on the
location of the cell phone in the vehicle. Move the
phone closer to the center display to increase
signal strength. Be sure that there are no
obstructing/screening objects between the
phone and the screen.

Cell phone to the network operator

The speed of the mobile network may vary
depending on coverage/reception in the vehicle's
location. Reception is generally poorer in tunnels,
in mountainous areas, in deep valleys or indoors.
Connection speed may also depend on the type
of subscription that you have with the service
provider.

Contact your service provider in the event of data
transmission problems.

Restarting the phone

If you experience problems making a connection,
it may to help to restart the phone.

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Related information

•

•

Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing)

When the vehicle is connected to the Internet,
this connection can be shared (tethered) with
other devices

The network service provider (the SIM card) must
support tethering.

1. Open the center display's Top view.

2. Tap

Settings

Communication

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

3. Tap

Network name

and assign a name to

the hotspot.

4. Tap

Password

and create a password to be

used by devices trying to connect (tether) to
the hotspot.

5. Tap

Frequency band

and select a fre-

quency that the hotspot will use to transmit
data. This may not be possible in all markets.

6. Activate/deactivate by tapping the

Vehicle

Wi-Fi Hotspot

box.

7. If another connection has been used previ-

ously, confirm the change of connections.
> It is now possible for external devices to

connect to the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Connection status will be indicated in a symbol in
the center display's status bar.

Tap

Connected devices

to see a list of con-

nected devices.

Related information

•

Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 471)

•

•

Symbols in the center display status bar
(p. 48)

•

Internet connection troubleshooting (p. 469)

Does not apply for a Wi-Fi connection.

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Deleting Wi-Fi networks

Networks that are not used can be deleted.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Wi-Fi

Saved networks

3. Tap

Forget

to remove the network.

4. Confirm the selection.

> The vehicle will no longer connect to the

deleted network.

Deleting all networks

All networks can be deleted at the same time by
returning (resetting) to factory settings.

If this is done, all user data and settings will be
reset to their default settings.

Related information

•

•

Wi-Fi technology and security

The following are types of networks can be con-
nect to.

It is possible to connect to the following types of
networks:

•

Frequency: 2.4 or 5 GHz

•

Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n.

•

Security type: WPA2-AES-CCMP.

The vehicle's Wi-Fi system is designed to man-
age Wi-Fi devices in the vehicle.

If several devices are using a frequency at the
same time, this may result in poorer performance.

Related information

•

•

Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing) (p. 470)

•

•

Internet connection troubleshooting (p. 469)

Vehicle modem settings

The vehicle is equipped with a modem that can
be used to connect the vehicle to the Internet. It
is also possible to share (tether) this connection
via Wi-Fi.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Communication

Vehicle Modem

Internet

and choose among the following

settings:

•

Vehicle modem Internet

: select to use the

vehicle's modem to connect to the Internet.

•

Data usage: %s

: Tap

Reset

to restart

(reset) the counter for the amount of data
sent/received.

•

Network
Select
carrier

: select a service provider automati-

cally or manually.

Data
roaming

: select to allow the vehicle to con-

nect to another network if the standard net-
work is not available (e.g., if you are driving in
another country). This could entail additional
charges, consult your service provider.

•

SIM card PIN

Selecting a frequency is not possible in all markets.

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Change PIN

: enter max. 4 digits.

Disable
PIN

: Allow access to the SIM card without

requiring a PIN code.

•

Send request code

: this is used to down-

load the balance remaining on a SIM card.
This is specific to your service provider.

Related information

•

•

Infotainment system license

information

The following license information pertains to Vol-
vo's agreements with certain manufacturers/
developers.

Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins and B&W are trademarks of
the B&W Group Ltd. Nautilus is a trademark of
B&W Group Ltd. Kevlar is a registered trademark
of DuPont.

Dirac Live

Dirac Live technology has been used in the
development and tuning of the sound in order to
ensure a world-class sound experience. Dirac
Live and the D-symbol are registered trademarks
of Dirac Research AB.

DivX

, DivX Certified

and asociated logos are

trademarks of DivZ, LLC and are used under
license. och associerade logotyper är varumärken
som tillhör Rovi Corporation eller dess dotterbo-
lag och används på licens.

Patent number

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. pat-
ents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710;
8,656,183; 8,731,369; RE45,052."

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Gracenote

Gracenote, Gracenote logo and logotype,
"Powered by Gracenote" and Gracenote MusicID
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote, Inc in the United States and/or other
countries.

Gracenote

End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from
Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Grace-
note”). The software from Gracenote (the “Grace-
note Software”) enables this application to per-
form disc and/or file identification and obtain
music-related information, including name, artist,
track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”)
from online servers or embedded databases (col-
lectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform
other functions. You may use Gracenote Data
only by means of the intended End-User func-
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You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for
your own personal non-commercial use only. You

agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the
Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to
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Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Grace-
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Under no circumstances will Gracenote become
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against you directly in its own name.

The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to
track queries for statistical purposes. The pur-
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The Gracenote Software and each item of Grace-
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GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
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ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSE-
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Sensus software

This software uses parts of sources from clib2
and Prex Embedded Real-time OS - Source
(Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 1994),
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

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This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

Terms, conditions and

confidentiality

See terms and conditions for services and cus-
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This policy applies to the way in which customer-
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•

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•

The reasons for gathering your personal
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•

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This policy can be read in its entirety at
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Tires

Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to
the vehicle's tire information placard on the B-
pillar (the structural member at the side of the
vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening).

CAUTION

Some Volvo models are equipped with an
Ultra High Performance tire and wheel com-
bination designed to provide maximum dry
pavement performance with consideration for
hydroplaning resistance. They may be more
susceptible to road hazard damage and,
depending on driving conditions, may achieve
a tread life of less than 20,000 miles (30,000
km). Even if this vehicle is equipped with Vol-
vo’s advanced AWD or stability system, these
tires are not designed for winter driving, and
should be replaced with winter tires when
weather conditions dictate.

The tires have good road holding characteristics
and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces.
It should be noted however that the tires have
been developed to give these features on snow/
ice-free surfaces.

Most models are equipped with "all-season" tires,
which provide a somewhat higher degree of road
holding on slippery surfaces than tires without

the "all-season" rating. However, for optimum
road holding on icy or snow-covered roads, we
recommend suitable winter tires on all four
wheels.

When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires
are the same size designation, type (radial) and
preferably from the same manufacturer, on all
four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering
the car's roadholding and handling characteris-
tics.

Recommended tires

Your vehicle is factory-equipped with Volvo origi-
nal tires that are marked VOL

on the sidewall.

These tires have been carefully adapted to your
vehicle. When replacing tires, it is important that
the new ones also have the VOL designation in
order to help maintain the vehicle's driving and
handling characteristics.

New tires

Remember that tires are perishable goods. As of
2000, the manufacturing week and year (Depart-
ment of Transportation (DOT) stamp) will be indi-
cated with 4 digits (e.g., 0715 means that the tire
illustrated was manufactured during week 7 of
2015).

Tire age

Tires degrade over time, even when they are not
being used. It is recommended that tires gener-
ally be replaced after 6 years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates, frequent high load-
ing conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V.) exposure can
accelerate the aging process. The temporary
spare

should also be replaced at 6-year inter-

vals, even if it has never been used. A tire's age
can be determined by the DOT stamp on the

There may be certain exceptions depending on the tire's dimensions.

Not available in all models.

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sidewall (see the illustration). A tire with e.g., visi-
ble cracks or discoloration should be replaced
immediately.

Tire economy

•

Maintain correct tire pressure.

•

Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire
screeching.

•

Tire wear increases with speed.

•

Correct front wheel alignment is very impor-
tant.

•

Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and
driving comfort.

•

Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.

•

When replacing tires, the tires with the most
tread should be mounted on the rear wheels
to reduce the chance of oversteer during
hard braking.

•

Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the
tires and/or wheels permanently.

Tire rotation

Your vehicle has no required tire rotation. Tire
wear is affected by a number of factors such as
tire inflation, ambient temperature, driving style,
etc.

Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 486)

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If the tires are rotated, they should only
be moved from front to rear or vice versa.
They should never be rotated left to
right/right to left.

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Ideally, tire rotation should be done the
first time after approximately 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) and thereafter at 6,000-mile
(10,000-km) intervals. Some customers
find that tire rotation may help to get
extra mileage from tire life.

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Tire rotation should only be performed if
front/rear tire wear is fairly even and
tread height is above 1/16" (1.6 mm).

Storing wheels and tires

When storing complete wheels (tires mounted on
rims), they should be suspended off the floor or
placed on their sides on the floor.

Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on
their sides or standing upright, but should not be
suspended.

CAUTION

Tires should preferably be stored in a cool,
dry, dark place, and should never be stored in
close proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils, etc.

WARNING

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The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo
are specified to meet stringent stability
and handling requirements. Unapproved
wheel/tire size combinations can nega-
tively affect your vehicle's stability and
handling.

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Any damage caused by installation of
unapproved wheel/tire size combinations
will not be covered by your new vehicle
warranty. Volvo assumes no responsibility
for death, injury, or expenses that may
result from such installations.

Related information

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Tread wear indicator (p. 483)

WHEELS AND TIRES

480

Tire sidewall designations

The following information can be found on a
tire's sidewall.

Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires (see the illustration).

The vehicle has been certified with certain combi-
nations of wheels and tires.

The following information is listed on the tire
sidewall:

The tire designation:

Please be aware that the following tire desig-
nation is an example only and that this par-
ticular tire may not be available on your vehi-
cle.

1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters)

from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The
larger the number, the wider the tire.

2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its width

in percent.

3. R: Radial tire (the designation RF and the

symbol indicate that the vehicle is

equipped with optional self-supporting run
flat tires

4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in

inches).

5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example, a

load index of 95 equals a maximum load of
1521 lbs (690 kg).

6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maximum

speed at which the tire is designed to be
driven for extended periods of time, carrying
a permissible load for the vehicle, and with
correct inflation pressure. For example, H
indicates a speed rating of 130 mph
(210 km/h).