Android auto*

Android Auto makes it possible to get voice guidance from the navigation system, listen to music, make calls and to use apps from an Android device, all through a interface integrated into the center display. Android Auto can also be controlled using the buttons on the right-side steering wheel keypad or by giving voice commands while focusing on driving. Android Auto is started from the center display's App view. After Android Auto has been started once, it will then start automatically the next time the device is connected. The automatic start feature can be deactivated in Settings. Android Auto functions with selected Android devices.
P5-1646-Media-Android Auto

Information about the apps that are supported and the cell phones that are compatible can be found at: www.android.com/auto/.

 Note

  • Please be aware that Volvo has no control over the content of the Android Auto app.
  • If a cell phone or a media player is connected via Bluetooth, it will not be accessible while Android Auto is active because Bluetooth will be disabled. To connect the vehicle to the Internet, use Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated modem.

If navigation guidance is being provided by Android Auto, this will only be shown on the center display (not on the head-up display* or the instrument panel).

The Android Auto apps can be controlled from the center display or voice-controlled (the same as for a cell phone). Certain functions can also be controlled from the right-side steering wheel keypad. Press and hold the P5–1507–Voice control button button to activate voice control. Press briefly to deactivate.

By using Android Auto, you acknowledge the following: Android Auto is a service provided by Google Inc. under its terms and conditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible for Android Auto or its features or applications. When you use Android Auto, your car transfers certain information (including its location) to your connected Android phone. You are fully responsible for your and any other person’s use of Android Auto.

Starting Android Auto

Connecting an Android device for the first time

Connect the Android device to the USB socket in the tunnel console. If there are two USB sockets, connect to the one with the white frame.
Read the information in the pop-up window that appears and tap OK.
Tap Android Auto in the center display's App view.
Read the conditions and tap Accept to connect.
The Android Auto sub-view will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
Tap the desired app.
The app will start.

From a previously connected Android device

Connect the phone to the USB socket in the tunnel console. If there are two USB sockets, connect to the one with the white frame.
If the automatic start setting has been activated, the Android Auto sub-view will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
If the automatic start setting has not been activated, open the Android Auto app from the center display's App view.
The Android Auto sub-view will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
Tap the desired app.
The app will start.

Android Auto will run in the background if another app is started in the same sub-view. To return to Android Auto, tap the Android Auto icon in App view.

  1. * Option/accessory.