Using the wireless phone charger*
On the rubber panel in the tunnel console, there is a wireless charger that supports wireless charging of Qi-certified or Qi-compatible units, e.g. a phone.
Activating and deactivating the wireless charger
The charger can be activated and deactivated via the centre display. The default mode is that the charger is not activated. When the charger is switched on, a message is shown about the risks to users with an implanted pacemaker or other devices that could be affected by the charger. Confirm that the charger should be switched on in the centre display.
Go to settings
at the bottom of the centre display and then tap on Controls.
![iCup-2037-Settings symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf1c5d0bf5cacf617c0a801521667c9fa_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Select to activate or deactivate the wireless charger.
Confirm that the charger is to be activated.
Charging a unit with the wireless charger
![P5-2122-Wireless Phone Charger](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgcc51c3bd18aa9fc1c0a801520cb51365_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Warning
Wireless charging may affect the operation of an implanted pacemaker or other medical devices. If you have one, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system.
Check that the charger is activated.
Remove all other objects from the charger.
Place the unit to be charged in the middle of the charger.
The unit starts to charge and the
symbol is shown at the top of the centre display.
![iCup-2037-Wireless phone charging symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img970e55e1efa3ff8ac0a8015249b8fe65_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Important
Avoid storing cards or other objects with NFC (Near Field Communication), e.g. bank cards for contactless payment, with the unit to be charged. It can damage these types of objects and interfere with the charging.
Note
- The charging process may vary depending on the type of unit to be charged. For example, the time before charging starts or before the unit is fully charged can vary.
- Units may become hot during charging. This is normal.
If the unit does not charge:
- Check in the centre display that the charger is activated.
- Check that the charger is free from other objects.
- Check that the unit supports wireless charging (Qi).
- Lift the unit and place it back in the middle of the charger.
- Remove any shell or protector that may be on the unit.
- Check that the car is running.
- Check that the unit has not slid off the charger while driving.
- If any of the doors are opened, charging is interrupted for several seconds.
- If the unit's temperature becomes too high during charging the charging function is deactivated.
- Inactivate the function for NFC (Near Field Communication) if the unit has one.
If an object on the charger is preventing charging, a message is shown on the centre display.
Important
Keep the unit and charger free of other objects while charging to avoid overheating.