Updating maps* with a computer and USB flash drive

New maps can be downloaded from the Internet to a USB flash drive and then transferred from the flash drive to the vehicle.

Preparations

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Computer/USB flash drive update

USB flash drive

For use in updates, the USB flash drive must meet the following requirements:

ParameterRequirement
USB standard (1.0/2.0/3.0):At least 2.0
File system (Ext2/NTFS/FAT32):FAT32
Capacity (8/16/32/64 GB):Map file size varies from market to market. See file size descriptions under "Detailed information" for your market on the Volvo Cars support site (support.volvocars.com).

Determining the current map version

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Tap Download Center in App view.
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Tap the arrow to expand the region.
Detailed map information will be displayed.
Make a note of the map information shown under the map image.

Downloading map data from the Internet to a USB flash drive

Make sure you have a USB flash drive and the map information you noted down.
Go to the Volvo Cars support site (support.volvocars.com) on a computer connected to the Internet.
Select the maps, vehicle model and model year.
Tap the region to be updated.
A map containing information about the latest map data for the region will appear.
Verify that the map version is newer than the version in the vehicle.
Connect a USB flash drive to the computer and download the update to the USB flash drive.

The time required for the download varies depending on the size of the map and the speed of the Internet connection.

Transferring map data from the USB flash drive to the vehicle

The time required to transfer data from the USB flash drive to the vehicle varies depending on the size of the map data file. The update can be done while driving. If the transfer has not been completed when the ignition is switched off, the update will continue the next time the vehicle is driven.

Updating

Activate the navigation system.
Connect the USB flash drive to the vehicle's USB port. If there are two USB ports, the other port cannot be used at the same time.
The navigation system automatically detects that an update is available and, during the update of the whole map database, shows on the screen what percentage of the process is complete.

When individual regions are updated, the update will start immediately.

To start an update of the entire map database, tap Confirm. Tap Cancel to stop the installation.

Tap Confirm. The update of the entire map database will begin and progress information will be shown on the center display.
The center display will indicate when the update is finished. Remove the USB flash drive from the port.
Restart the infotainment system.
Verify that the correct map data has been transferred to the vehicle by repeating the steps described above under "Determining the current map version".

Interruptions

If an update is interrupted, an explanatory text will always appear in the center display.

What happens if...Answer
the infotainment system is turned off while an update is in progress?The process will pause and will continue automatically when the system is reactivated, e.g. when the engine is started.
The USB flash drive is removed from the USB port before the update is finished?The process will pause and will continue automatically when the USB flash drive is reconnected to the USB port.

For additional information, see the Volvo Cars support site (support.volvocars.com) or contact a Volvo retailer.

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