Handling text messages1

A Bluetooth-connected cellular phone's text messages can be handled in the vehicle.

Text message functionality needs to be activated in certain phones. Not all phones are fully compatible and therefore cannot display contacts and messages in the vehicle.

Handling text messages in the center display

Text messages are only shown in the center display if the relevant setting is made.

P5–1507–App-Messages

Tap Messages in App view to handle text messages in the center display.

 Note

When the vehicle is moving:

  • Only one row of the message will be displayed. Tap Read out to have the entire message read aloud.
  • The center display's keyboard cannot be used.

Reading text messages in the center display aloud

P5/P6-1746-Read out text message

Tap the icon to have the message read aloud.

Sending text messages in the center display2

It is possible to reply to text messages or create a new message.
  • To reply to a text message - tap the name of the contact who sent the message and then tap Answer.
  • To create a new message - tap Create new. Select a contact or enter a phone number.
Write the message.
Tap Send.

Handling text messages in the instrument panel

Text messages are only shown in the instrument panel if the relevant setting is made.

Reading new text messages in the instrument panel aloud

To have the message read aloud, select Read out using the steering wheel keypad.

Dictating replies in the instrument panel

After the text message has been read aloud, it is possible to dictate a brief reply if the vehicle has an Internet connection.
Tap Answer using the steering wheel keypad. A dictation dialog will start.

Message alert

Alerts can be activated and deactivated in the text message settings.

  1. 1 Only applies to certain markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for more information.
  2. 2 Only certain phones can send text messages via the vehicle. The connected phone must support the Bluetooth profile Message Access Profile (MAP).