On certain phones the message function must be activated. Not all mobiles are fully compatible and capable of displaying contacts and messages in the car. For compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.
Reading a text message in the centre display
![P5–1507–Phone-messages](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img3dc735043bac71c4c0a8015232f7b375_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5–1507–App-Messages](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img032ab2e0bcc5535bc0a801527716f1b5_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
In app view, tap on Messages to open it.
Press Read out to have the message read out, or press on the message you would like read.
Reading a new text message in the driver display
A text message is only shown in the driver display if the option is selected, see section "Settings for text messages".
To have the message read out - select Read out using the steering wheel keypad.
Send text message
![P5–1507–App-Messages](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img032ab2e0bcc5535bc0a801527716f1b5_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
In app view, tap on Messages to open it.
- Reply to message — tap on the contact whose message you wish to reply to, then tap on Answer.
- Create a new message — tap on . Select a contact or enter a number.
Compose the message.
Press Send.
Message notification
For notification settings, see section "Settings for text messages".