Audio, media and Internet -> Apple CarPlay for your Volvo XC60 2017-2026
AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Apple® CarPlay®*
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Audio codec
Subtitles
MP3, AC3
XSUB
Format
AVI
File extension
.avi
With CarPlay, you can listen to music, make
phone calls, get driving instructions, send/
receive messages and use Siri, all while
remaining focused on driving.
CarPlay works with select
Special func-
tions
Multiple subtitles, multi-
ple audio, resume play
AVI (DivX)
ASF
.avi, .divx
.asf, .wmv
Reference
Meets all requirements of
the DivX Home Theater
more information and
software tools to convert
your files into DivX Home
Theater video.
iOS devices. If the car does
not already support CarPlay,
this can be retrofitted. Con-
tact a Volvo retailer to install
CarPlay.
Subtitles
Format
File extension
SubViewer
SubRip
SSA
.sub
.srt
Information about supported apps and com-
patible iOS devices are available on the Apple
apps that are not compatible with CarPlay
may sometimes mean that the connection
between the device and the vehicle is broken.
Please note that Volvo is not responsible for
the content of CarPlay.
.ssa
Related information
DivX®
Media player (p. 471)
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DivX-certified devices have been tested for
high-quality DivX (.divx, .avi) video playback.
When you see the DivX logo, you have the
freedom to play your favorite DivX videos.
Video (p. 476)
Playing DivX® (p. 477)
When using map navigation via CarPlay, guid-
ance will only be shown on the center display
and not in the instrument panel or head-up
display.
Profile
DivX Home Theater
DivX, MPEG-4
720x576
Video codec
Resolution
When navigation is started through Apple
CarPlay, any current route guidance from the
vehicle's own systems will be discontinued.
Audio speed
(bit rate)
4.8Mbps
CarPlay apps can be controlled from the cen-
ter display, an iOS device or with the right-
side steering wheel keypad (for certain func-
tions). The apps can also be voice-controlled
Frame rate
30 fps
.divx, .avi
4 GB
File extension
Max. file size
480
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using Siri. Press and hold the
button on
Using Apple® CarPlay®*
2. Read the terms and conditions and then
tap Accept to connect.
the steering wheel to start voice control with
Siri. Press briefly to activate the vehicle's own
voice control system. If Siri cuts off too soon,
To use CarPlay, the Siri voice control must be
activated in your iOS device. The device must
also have an Internet connection via Wi-Fi or
a mobile network for all functions to work.
> The CarPlay tile will open and compati-
ble apps will be displayed.
press and hold the
ing wheel.
6 button on the steer-
3. Tap the desired app.
> The app will start up.
Connecting an iOS device and starting
CarPlay
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
CarPlay can only be used if Bluetooth is
disabled. A cell phone or media player con-
nected to the vehicle via Bluetooth will
therefore not be available when CarPlay is
active. An alternative source must be used
to provide an Internet connection for the
vehicle's apps. Use Wi-Fi or the vehicle's
integrated modem.
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.
Related information
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Voice Control (p. 146)
To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has
not previously been connected:
1. Connect an iOS device that supports
CarPlay to the USB port. If there are two
USB ports, use the one with the white
frame.
Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
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Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via
a phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 497)
Starting CarPlay
To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has
previously been connected:
Switching connection between
CarPlay and iPod
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Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via
vehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 498)
CarPlay to iPod
1. Connect an iOS device to the USB port. If
there are two USB ports, use the one with
the white frame.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
Voice Control (p. 146)
2. Proceed to Communication Apple
CarPlay.
> If the auto start setting is selected –
the name of the device will be dis-
played. The CarPlay tile will open auto-
matically when Home view is displayed
when the iOS device is connected.
3. Uncheck the box for the iOS device that
should no longer start CarPlay automati-
cally when the USB cable is connected.
4. Remove and then reinsert the iOS device
into the USB port.
2. If the CarPlay tile does not open automati-
cally, tap the name of the device. The
CarPlay tile will open and compatible apps
will be displayed.
5.
Open the iPod app from App view.
iPod to CarPlay
1.
Tap Apple CarPlay in App view.
3. If any other app is active in the same tile,
2. Read the information in the pop-up win-
tap Apple CarPlay in App view.
dow and then tap OK.
> The CarPlay tile will open and compati-
ble apps will be displayed.
3. Remove and then reinsert the iOS device
into the USB port.
4. Tap the desired app.
> The app will start up.
> The Apple CarPlay tile will open and
compatible apps will be displayed7.
CarPlay will run in the background if another
app is started, or is already active when the
device is connected, in the same view. To dis-
play CarPlay in the tile, tap the CarPlay icon in
App view.
Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port
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Settings for Apple® CarPlay®*
Settings for an iOS device connected through
CarPlay8.
2. Tap Sound System Volumes to
Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®*
Here are some useful tips for when you use
CarPlay®.
change the settings for the following:
Voice Control
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Update your iOS device with the latest
version of the iOS operating system and
ensure that the apps have been updated.
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Navi Voice Guidance
Phone Ringtone
Automatic start
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
In the event of a problem with CarPlay,
unplug the iOS device from the USB port
and then plug it in again. Otherwise, try to
close the app on the device that is not
working and then restart the app, or try
closing all apps and restart your device.
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2. Tap Communication Apple CarPlay
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and select the desired setting:
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Check the box - CarPlay will start auto-
matically when the USB cable is con-
nected.
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Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
Uncheck the box - CarPlay will not start
automatically when the USB cable is
connected.
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If the apps do not appear when CarPlay
starts (black screen), try minimizing and
expanding the tile for CarPlay.
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A maximum of 20 iOS devices can be stored
in the list, which may be worth noting if many
people share the vehicle, e.g. in a car pool.
When the list is full and a new device is con-
nected, the oldest one will be deleted.
Using apps that are not compatible with
CarPlay may sometimes cause the con-
nection between the iOS device and the
vehicle to be broken. Information about
supported apps and compatible devices
can be found on Apple's website. You can
also search for CarPlay in the App Store to
find information about apps that are com-
patible with CarPlay in your market.
To delete the list, the settings must be rest in
the center display (factory reset).
System Volumes
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
You can use Siri to write or dictate mes-
sages or have them read aloud. Messages
are read aloud and dictated in the lan-
guage selected in the Siri settings. When
you write/dictate messages, no text will
be shown in the vehicle's center display,
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but the text will be shown in your iOS
device. When using Siri, note that it is the
phone's microphones that are used and
the quality therefore depends on the
phone's location.
Android Auto*
Android Auto lets you listen to music, make
calls, get driving directions and use apps cus-
tomized for your vehicle from an Android
device. Android Auto can be used with
selected Android devices.
When a device is connected to Android
Auto, it is possible to steam to another
media player via Bluetooth. Bluetooth is
active while Android Auto is in use.
If the device is connected to the vehicle
through Bluetooth, the connection will be
broken when CarPlay is used. Resume
Internet connection in the vehicle by teth-
ering using the device's Wi-Fi hotspot.
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When using navigation guidance provided by
Android Auto, navigation will only be shown
on the center display and not in the instrument
panel or head-up display.
Some of CarPlay's functions (such as
voice calls and messages) interrupt the
use of the vehicle's own functions and
CarPlay will instead be automatically dis-
played. If you do not wish this to happen,
deselect display of the corresponding
function in CarPlay under the phone's
notification settings.
Android Auto can be controlled from the cen-
ter display, with the right-side steering wheel
keypad or by using voice commands. Press
and hold the
keypad to start Google Assistant and press
briefly to deactivate it.
button on the steering wheel
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.
CarPlay only works with iPhone9.
For information on supported apps and com-
patible Android devices, please go to
see Google Play. Please note that Volvo is not
responsible for the content of Android Auto.
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Availability and functionality can vary
depending on market.
Android Auto is started from App view. After
Android Auto has been initially started, the app
will start automatically the next time the
device is connected. The automatic start set-
ting can be deactivated in Settings.
Related information
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Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via
a phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 497)
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