Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay helps make it possible to listen to music, make phone calls, get directions to a destination, send/receive text messages and use Siri while focusing on driving. Apple CarPlay functions with certain Apple devices.
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If the vehicle is not already equipped with Apple CarPlay, it can be retro-fitted. Contact a Volvo retailer.

Information about the apps supported and compatible cell phones is available from Apple at: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/.

 Note

  • Using apps that are not compatible with Apple CarPlay may sometimes result in a broken connection between an iPhone and the vehicle.
  • Please be aware that Volvo has no control over the content of the Apple CarPlay app.
  • Apple CarPlay can only be used if Bluetooth is disabled. Therefore, a cell phone or a media player connected via Bluetooth will not be accessible while Apple CarPlay is active.
  • To connect the vehicle to the Internet while Apple CarPlay is active, use Wi-Fi or the vehicle's integrated modem.

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

The Apple CarPlay apps can be controlled from the center display or voice-controlled using Siri (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 Siri. If Siri cuts off too soon, press and hold the P5–1507–Voice control button button.

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 control using Siri must be activated in the currently connected cell phone before using Apple CarPlay.

From an iPhone that is connected for the first time

Connect the iPhone 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 Apple CarPlay in the center display's App view.
Read the conditions and tap Accept to connect.
The Apple CarPlay sub-view will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
Tap the desired app.
The app will start.

From a previously connected iPhone

Connect the iPhone 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 Apple CarPlay sub-view will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
If the automatic start setting has not been activated, open the Apple CarPlay app from the center display's App view.
The Apple CarPlay sub-view will open and compatible apps will be displayed.
Tap the desired app.
The app will start.

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

Toggling between Apple CarPlay and iPod

Apple CarPlay to iPod

Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap CommunicationApple CarPlay.
Deselect the Apple device's box that will no longer start Apple CarPlay when it is connected.
Disconnect and reconnect the Apple device to the USB socket.
Open the iPod app from App view.

iPod to Apple CarPlay

Tap Apple CarPlay in the center display's App view.
Read the conditions in the pop-up window that appears and tap OK.
Disconnect and reconnect the Apple device to the USB socket.
The Apple CarPlay sub-view will open.
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