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The cellular phone and network operator
must support tethering (sharing of Internet
connection) and the subscription must
include data traffic.

Technical and security requirements for Wi-Fi
connection are described in a separate sec-
tion.

Related information

•

Deleting Wi-Fi networks (p. 543)

•

•

Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 544)

•

Connecting the vehicle to the

Internet via vehicle modem (SIM

card)

It is possible to establish an Internet connec-
tion via the vehicle modem and a personal
SIM card (P-SIM).

Vehicles equipped with Volvo On Call will use
the vehicle modem Internet connection for the
services.

Insert a personal SIM card in the holder in
the passenger-side footwell.

Note that the vehicle's card reader
requires

mini SIM

cards.

2. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

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3. Tap

Communication

Vehicle Modem

Internet

4. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/

uncheck the

Vehicle modem Internet

box.

5. If a different connection is being used,

confirm the connection change.

6. Enter the SIM card's PIN code.

> The vehicle will connect to the network.

Please note that the SIM card used for
Internet connection via P-SIM cannot have
the same telephone number as the SIM
card used in the cellular phone. If the same
card is used for both, phone calls will not
be connected properly to the cellular
phone. Use a SIM card with a separate
phone number for the Internet connection
or a data card that does not handle phone
calls and can therefore not interfere with
phone function.

Related information

•

•

Vehicle modem settings (p. 541)

•

Vehicle modem settings

Your vehicle is equipped with a modem that
can be used to connect the vehicle to the
Internet. It is also possible to share this Inter-
net connection over Wi-Fi.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

Communication

Vehicle Modem

Internet

and select settings:

•

Vehicle modem Internet

- select this to

use the vehicle's modem to connect to the
Internet.

•

Data usage.

- tap

Reset

to reset the

counter for the amount of data received
and sent.

•

Network

Select carrier

- select a service provider

manually or automatically.

Data roaming

- if the box is checked, the

vehicle modem will attempt to connect to
the Internet when the vehicle is outside its
home network (e.g. if you are in another
country). Please note that this could entail
additional charges. Consult with your serv-
ice provider for data roaming terms under
your contract.

•

SIM card PIN

Change PIN

- a maximum of 4 digits can

be entered.

Disable PIN

- select whether a PIN code

will be required to access the SIM card.

•

Send request code

- used to e.g. down-

load or check the balance remaining on a
prepaid phone card. This function is spe-
cific to your service provider.

Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via
vehicle modem (SIM card) (p. 540)

Related information

•

•

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Sharing Internet from the vehicle

via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)

When the vehicle is connected to the Inter-
net, other devices may share the vehicle's
Internet connection

The network service provider (SIM card) must
support Internet sharing (tethering).

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

Communication

Vehicle Wi-Fi

Hotspot

3. Tap

Network name

to assign a name to

the hotspot.

4. Tap

Password

and create a password.

This password can then be used to con-
nect other devices to this hotspot.

5. Tap

Frequency band

and select a fre-

quency for the hotspot to use to transmit
data. Please note that selecting a fre-
quency is not possible on all markets.

6. Activate/deactivate by tapping to check/

uncheck the

Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

box.

7. If Wi-Fi is being used to connect to the

Internet, confirm the change of connec-
tions.
> It is now possible for external devices

to connect to the vehicle's Wi-Fi hot-
spot.

Symbols in the center display status bar
(p. 128)

Activation of Wi-Fi hotspot can cause addi-
tional charges from your network operator.

Contact your network operator about data
traffic costs.

The connection status is shown by a symbol in
the center display's status bar.

Tap

Connected devices

to see a list of cur-

rently connected devices.

Related information

•

•

•

This does not apply when the vehicle is connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

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No or poor Internet connection

Factors affecting the Internet connection.

The amount of data transmitted depends on
the services or apps currently in use in the
vehicle. Streaming music, for example,
involves the transmission of a large amount of
data, and this requires a good connection and
a strong signal.

Phone to vehicle

Internet connection speed may vary depend-
ing on the location of the cellular phone in the
vehicle. Move the phone closer to the center
display to increase signal strength. Make sure
that nothing is between the phone and center
display that could be blocking the signal.

Phone to network operator

The speed of the mobile network varies
depending on the coverage in the vehicle's
current location. Coverage may be poorer in
e.g. tunnels, mountainous areas, deep valleys
or indoors. Connection speed is also depend-
ent on the subscription you have with your
service provider.

If you experience any problems with data
traffic, contact your network service pro-
vider.

Restarting the phone

If you experience any Internet connection
problems, it may help to restart your phone.

Related information

•

Wi-Fi technology and security (p. 544)

•

Deleting Wi-Fi networks

Networks that are not needed can be
deleted.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Proceed to

Communication

Wi-Fi

Saved networks

3. Tap

Forget

to delete the network.

4. Confirm the selection.

> The vehicle will no longer connect to

the deleted network.

Deleting all networks

All networks can be deleted at once by per-
forming a factory reset. Please note that all
user data and system settings will be restored
to original default factory settings.

Related information

•

•

Resetting center display settings (p. 138)

•

•

Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via
a phone (Wi-Fi) (p. 539)

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Wi-Fi technology and security

Networks must meet certain criteria in order
for the vehicle to connect.

It is possible to connect to the following types
of networks:

•

Frequency - 2.4 or 5 GHz

•

Standards - 802.11 a/b/g/n.

•

Security type - WPA2-AES-CCMP.

The vehicle's Wi-Fi system is designed to han-
dle Wi-Fi devices inside the vehicle.

Performance may be impaired if multiple devi-
ces are using a frequency at the same time.

Related information

•

The first time certain services and apps are
started, a pop-up window with the heading

Terms and conditions

and

Data sharing

may open.

The aim is to inform the user about Volvo's
terms of use and data sharing policy. By
accepting data sharing, the user accepts that
certain information will be sent from the vehi-
cle. This is required for certain services and
apps to work with full functionality.

The data sharing function for connected servi-
ces and apps is disabled by default

. For cer-

tain connected services and apps in the vehi-
cle to work, data sharing must be activated.
Data sharing can be set from the center dis-
play's settings menu or when the services or
apps are started in the center display.

Privacy and data sharing

The software update that became available in
November 2017 introduced privacy and data
sharing settings for connected services and
downloaded apps. These settings can be
found under

Privacy and data

in the settings

menu in the vehicle's center display.

There, you can choose which connected servi-
ces will be allowed to share data. Data sharing
for downloaded apps can also be disabled

there. Note that services and apps cannot be
used as intended if data sharing is disabled.

After a factory reset or e.g. a workshop visit or
a software update, your data sharing preferen-
ces may be reset to default settings. You will
then need to reactivate data sharing for con-
nected services and downloaded apps.

Activating and deactivating data sharing
(p. 545)

Settings for privacy and data sharing are
unique for each driver profile.

Related information

•

Selecting a frequency is not possible on all markets.

Does not apply to Volvo On Call.

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Activating and deactivating data

sharing

Data sharing for relevant services and apps
can be set via the Settings menu in the center
display.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

System

Privacy and data

3. Select to activate or deactivate data shar-

ing for individual services and all apps.

If data sharing for a connected service or
downloaded apps is not activated, this can be
done when they are started in the center dis-
play. If this is the first time that a service is
started, or e.g. after a factory reset or certain
software updates, Volvo's terms and condi-
tions for connected services must be accep-
ted. Note that data sharing will then also be
activated for other services or apps that shar-
ing has already been accepted for.

Checking tire pressure (p. 565)

After visiting a Volvo workshop, you may
need to reactivate data sharing so that ser-
vices and apps will work again.

Related information

•

Data sharing for services

If you haven't activated data sharing for a
connected service or for downloaded apps,
you can do this when you start them in your
center display. The first time that you start a
service, or e.g. after a factory reset or certain
software updates, you will also need to
accept Volvo's terms and conditions for con-
nected services.

Enabling data sharing when starting a
service

1. Select the function or service you want to

activate.
> If this is the first time you are using the

service or after e.g. a factory reset or
certain software updates, you will first
need to accept Volvo's terms and con-
ditions for connected services in order
to continue.

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2. Accept data sharing for the service or can-

cel.

If you choose to accept, data sharing will be
enabled and you can begin using the service.

Enabling data sharing when starting
an app

To accept data sharing for an app that needs
the function, start the app and tap

the pop-up window.

You can disable data sharing for services and
apps in the settings menu under

System

Privacy and data

Data Sharing

Hard disk storage space

It is possible to view how much space is
remaining on the vehicle's hard disk.

Storage information for the vehicle's hard disk
can be shown, including total capacity, availa-
ble capacity and how much space is used for
installed apps. The information is found under

Settings

System

System Information

Storage

Related information

•

Apps (p. 488)

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License agreement for audio and

media

A license is an agreement on the right to con-
duct a certain activity or the right to use
someone else's right according to terms and
conditions specified in the agreement. The
following texts are Volvo's agreements with
manufacturers/developers.

Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins and B&W are trademarks
of the B&W Group Ltd. Nautilus is a trade-
mark of B&W Group Ltd. Continuum is a
trademark of Bowers & Wilkins. Trademarks
of Bowers & Wilkins are applicable in selected
markets.

Dirac Unison

Dirac Unison co-optimizes the loudspeakers in
frequency, time and space for the best possi-
ble bass integration and clarity. It enables a
faithful reproduction of the acoustic characte-
ristics of specific performance venues. Using
advanced algorithms, Dirac Unison controls all
loudspeakers digitally based on acoustic high-
precision measurements. Like a conductor of
an orchestra, it guarantees that the loudspeak-
ers perform in perfect unison.

DivX

, DivX Certified

and associated logos

are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used
under license.

This DivX Certified

device can play DivX

Home Theater video files up to 576p (includ-
ing .avi, .divx). Download free software at
www.divx.com to create, play and stream digi-
tal video.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX
Certified

device must be registered in order

to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand
(VOD) movies. To obtain your registration
code, locate the DivX VOD section in your
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for
more information on completing the registra-
tion process.

Patent number

Covered by one or more of the following pat-
ents in the US: 7,295,673; 7,460,668;
7,515,710; 8,656,183; 8,731,369; RE45,052.

Gracenote

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Tires

The function of the tires is to carry loads, pro-
vide traction on road surfaces, reduce vibra-
tions and protect the wheels from wear.

The tires significantly influence the vehicle's
driving characteristics. The type, dimensions,
tire pressure and speed rating have a consid-
erable impact on how the vehicle performs.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires according
to the vehicle's tire information placard on the
B-pillar (the structural member at the side of
the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door
opening).

WARNING

A damaged tire could cause the driver to

lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Some Volvo models are equipped with an
Ultra High Performance tire and wheel
combination designed to provide maxi-
mum dry pavement performance with con-
sideration for hydroplaning resistance.
They may be more susceptible to road haz-
ard damage and, depending on driving
conditions, may achieve a tread life of less
than 30,000 km (20,000 miles). Even if
this vehicle is equipped with Volvo's
advanced AWD or stability system, these
tires are not designed for winter driving,
and should be replaced with winter tires
when weather conditions dictate.

The tires have good road holding characteris-
tics and offer good handling on dry and wet
surfaces. It should be noted however that the
tires have been developed to give these fea-
tures on snow/ice-free surfaces.

Most models are equipped with "all-season"
tires, which provide a somewhat higher
degree of roadholding on slippery road surfa-
ces than tires without the "all-season" rating.
However, Volvo recommends using snow tires
on all four wheels for good roadholding on icy
or snow-covered roads.

When replacing tires, be sure that the new
tires are the same size designation, type
(radial) and preferably from the same manu-
facturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is
a risk of altering the vehicle's roadholding and
handling characteristics.

Recommended tires

On delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo
original tires that have the VOL

marking on

the side of the tires. These tires have been
designed specifically for your vehicle. It is
therefore important when replacing tires that
the new tires have this same marking to help
maintain the vehicle's driving characteristics,
comfort and fuel consumption.

New tires

This may vary for certain tire dimensions.

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Tires are perishable goods. After a few years,
they will begin to harden and their friction
properties will gradually deteriorate. Always
replace tires with the freshest tires possible.
This is particularly important for snow tires. A
series of numbers is imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. The last four digits in the series is
the Department of Transportation (DOT)
stamp and indicates the week and year the
tire was manufactured. The tire in the illustra-
tion has 0717 as the last four digits, which
means it was manufactured week 7 of 2017.

Tire age

Tires degrade over time, even when they are
not being used. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced after 6 years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates, frequent
high loading conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V.)
exposure can accelerate the aging process.
The temporary spare

should also be replaced

at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been
used. A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discol-
oration should be replaced immediately.

Tire economy

•

Maintain correct tire pressure.

•

Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire
screeching.

•

Tire wear increases with speed.

•

Correct front wheel alignment is very
important.

•

Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy
and driving comfort.

•

Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.

•

When replacing tires, the tires with the
most tread should be mounted on the rear
wheels to reduce the chance of oversteer
during hard braking.

•

Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the
tires and/or wheels permanently.

Tire rotation

Your vehicle has no required tire rotation. Driv-
ing style, tire pressure, climate and road con-
ditions affect how quickly the tires age and
exhibit signs of wear. Maintaining the correct
tire pressure helps keep tread wear evenly dis-
tributed.

To help prevent differences in tread depth and
wear patterns forming on the tires, the front
and rear wheels should be rotated, i.e. the
front tires moved to the rear and the rear tires
moved to the front. Ideally, tire rotation should
be done the first time after approximately
5000 km (ca 3100 miles) and thereafter at
10,000 km (approx. 6200 miles) intervals.

If you have any questions regarding tread
depth, Volvo recommends consulting an

authorized Volvo workshop. If significant dif-
ferences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread
depth) between the tires have already occur-
red, the least worn tires should always be
mounted on the rear wheels. A front-wheel
skid (understeer) is usually easier to control
than a rear-wheel skid (oversteer). If the front
wheels skid, the vehicle will continue in a
straight line instead of the rear wheels skid-
ding to the side, which could cause you to
completely lose control of the vehicle. It is
therefore important that the rear wheels never
lose grip before the front wheels.

Storing wheels and tires

When storing complete wheels (tires mounted
on rims), they should be suspended off the
floor or placed on their sides on the floor.

Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on
their sides or standing upright, but should not
be suspended.

CAUTION

Tires should preferably be stored in a cool,
dry, dark place, and should never be stored
in close proximity to solvents, gasoline,
oils, etc.

Not available on all models.

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WARNING

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The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo
are specified to meet stringent stability
and handling requirements. Unap-
proved wheel/tire size combinations
can negatively affect your vehicle's sta-
bility and handling.

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Any damage caused by installation of
unapproved wheel/tire size combina-
tions will not be covered by your new
vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or
expenses that may result from such
installations.

Related information

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Tire direction of rotation (p. 560)

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Tread wear indicator (p. 561)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

(p. 567)

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Tire sealing system (p. 579)

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading (p. 564)

•

Tire terminology (p. 561)

•

Tire sidewall designations (p. 562)

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Loading recommendations (p. 594)

Tire direction of rotation

Tires with tread designed to roll in only one
direction are marked with an arrow on the
sidewall.

The arrow shows the tire's direction of rotation.

•

The tire should maintain the same direc-
tion of rotation throughout its service life.

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Tires should only be moved between the
front and back, never from right to left or
vice versa.

•

Incorrectly mounted tires impair the vehi-
cle's braking properties and ability to force
aside rain, snow and slush.

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The tires with the most tread should
always be mounted on the rear wheels to
help reduce the risk of skidding.

Use tires of the same type, dimensions and
make (manufacturer) on each axle.

Related information

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Tires (p. 558)

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Tread wear indicator

The tread wear indicator shows the status of
the tire's tread.

The tread wear indicator is a narrow elevated
strip running across the tire's longitudinal
tread grooves. The letters TWI (Tread Wear
Indicator) are visible on the side of the tire.
When approximately 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) is left
on the tread, the tread will be at the same
height as the tread wear indicator. Replace the
tire as soon as possible. Tires with low tread
offer very poor traction in rain or snow.

Related information

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Tires (p. 558)

Tire terminology

The following is a glossary of tire-related
terms.

The tire suppliers may have additional mark-
ings, notes or warnings such as standard load,
radial tubeless, etc.

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Tire information placard

: A placard

showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire
sizes, recommended inflation pressure,
and the maximum weight the vehicle can
carry.

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Tire Identification Number (TIN)

: A num-

ber on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and man-
ufacturing plant, tire size and date of man-
ufacture.

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Inflation pressure

: A measure of the

amount of air in a tire.

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Standard load

: A class of P-metric or

Metric tires designed to carry a maximum
load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric
tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not increase the
tires load carrying capability.

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Extra load

: A class of P-metric or Metric

tires designed to carry a heavier maximum
load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric
tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not increase the
tire's load carrying capability.

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kPa

: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pres-

sure.

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PSI

: Pounds per square inch, a standard

unit of air pressure.

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B-pillar

: The structural member at the

side of the vehicle behind the front door.

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Bead area of the tire

: Area of the tire next

to the rim.

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Sidewall of the tire

: Area between the

bead area and the tread.

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Tread area of the tire

: Area of the perime-

ter of the tire that contacts the road when
mounted on the vehicle.

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Rim

: The metal support (wheel) for a tire

or a tire and tube assembly upon which
the tire beads are seated.

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Maximum load rating

: A figure indicating

the maximum load in pounds and kilo-
grams that can be carried by the tire. This
rating is established by the tire manufac-
turer.

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Maximum permissible inflation
pressure

: The greatest amount of air pres-

sure that should ever be put in the tire.
This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.

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Recommended tire inflation pressure

Inflation pressure, established by Volvo,
which is based on the type of tires that are
mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This
information can be found on the tire infla-

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tion placard(s) located on the driver's side
B-pillar and in the tire inflation table.

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Cold tires

: The tires are considered to be

cold when they have the same tempera-
ture as the surrounding (ambient) air. This
temperature is normally reached after the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours.

Related information

•

Tires (p. 558)

Tire sidewall designations

The following information can be found on a
tire's sidewall.

Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires (see the illustration).

The vehicle has been certified with certain
combinations of wheels and tires.

The following information is listed on the tire
sidewall:

The tire designation: