AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Reading text messages in the center
display aloud
Dictating replies in the instrument panel
After the test message has been read aloud, it
is possible to answer briefly with dictation if
the vehicle has an Internet connection.
Text message settings
Settings for handling text messages received
through a connected phone can be personal-
ized.
Tap the icon to have the message
read aloud.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
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Tap Answer using the steering wheel key-
pad. A dictation dialog will start.
2. Tap Communication Text Messages
Sending text messages in the center
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and select settings:
Message alert
1. It is possible to reply to text messages or
create a new message.
Alerts can be activated and deactivated in the
text message settings.
Notification in center display - dis-
play text message notifications in the
center display's status bar.
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To reply to a text message - tap the
name of the contact who sent the mes-
sage and then tap Answer.
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Related information
Notification in driver display - dis-
plays notifications in the driver's display
and incoming messages can be man-
aged using the steering wheel's right-
hand keypad.
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Phone (p. 477)
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Text message settings (p. 483)
Phone settings (p. 484)
To create a new message - tap Create
new. Select a contact or enter a phone
number.
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Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 486)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 145)
Text message tone - select tone for
incoming text messages.
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2. Write the message.
3.
Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 126)
Tap Send.
Related information
Handling test messages in the
instrument panel
Text messages are only shown in the instru-
ment panel if the relevant setting is made.
Phone (p. 477)
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Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-
tooth for the first time (p. 478)
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Connecting a phone to the car via Blue-
tooth for the first time (p. 478)
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Terms of use and data sharing (p. 492)
Handling text messages (p. 482)
Phone settings (p. 484)
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Reading new text messages in the
instrument panel aloud
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To have the message read aloud, select
Read out using the steering wheel key-
pad.
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Only applies to certain markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for more information.
Not all phones can send messages via the vehicle.
* Option/accessory. 483
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