Apple CarPlay*

Updated 08/06/2023

Apple CarPlay gives you the option to listen to music, make phone calls, get directions, send/receive messages and use Siri, all while you stay focused on your driving. Apple CarPlay works with selected Apple devices.

If the car is not already equipped with Apple CarPlay then it is possible to install it, contact a en Volvo dealer.

Information about which apps are supported and which phones are compatible is available on Apple's website: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Note! Volvo does not check the content in the Apple CarPlay app.

Note

If a phone or media player is connected to the car via Bluetooth then it will not be available while Apple CarPlay is active due to Bluetooth being deactivated. To connect the car, use Wi-Fi or the car's built-in modem*.

When using map navigation via Apple CarPlay there is no guidance in the driver display or Head-up display, but only in the centre display.

The Apple CarPlay apps can be voice-controlled using Siri or controlled using the centre display as well as the phone. Certain functions can also be controlled using the steering wheel's right-hand keypad. A long press on the steering wheel button P5–1507–Voice control button starts voice recognition control using Siri and a short press deactivates.

By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledge the following: Apple CarPlay is a service provided by Apple Inc. under its terms and conditions. Volvo Cars is thus not responsible for Apple CarPlay or its features/applications. When using Apple CarPlay, certain information from your car (including its position) is transferred to your iPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you are fully responsible for your and any others person’s use of Apple CarPlay.

Starting Apple CarPlay

Voice recognition control with Siri must be activated in the phone before using Apple CarPlay.

The first time an iPhone is connected

Connect the iPhone to the USB input.

Read the information in the pop-up message and then tap on OK.

Tap on Apple CarPlay in the app view.

Read the conditions and then tap on Accept to connect.

The subview with Apple CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.

Tap on the desired app.

The app starts.

Previously connected iPhone

Connect the phone to the USB input.

If the setting for automatic start is selected - the subview with Apple CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.

If the setting for automatic start is not selected - open the Apple CarPlay app from the app view.

The subview with Apple CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.

Tap on the desired app.

The app starts.

Apple CarPlay runs in the background if another app is started in the same subview. To show Apple CarPlay in the subview again - tap on the Apple CarPlay icon in the app view.

Switch the connection between Apple CarPlay and iPod

Apple CarPlay to iPod

Press Settings in top view.

Press Communication → Apple CarPlay.

Untick the box for the Apple device that shall no longer start Apple CarPlay when it is connected.

Disconnect and connect the Apple device to the USB input.

Open the app iPod from the app view.

iPod to Apple CarPlay

Tap on Apple CarPlay in the app view.

Read the information in the pop-up message and then tap on OK.

Disconnect and connect the Apple device to the USB input.

The subview with Apple CarPlay opens.