Connecting Equipment to the Vehicle Data Connector
Incorrectly connected or installed software or diagnostic tools may have an adverse effect on the vehicle's electronics.
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain accessories only work when the associated software is installed in the vehicle's computer system.

On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket under the dashboard on the driver's side.
Type Approval
USA
FCC ID: 2AGKKACUII-06
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada
IC: 20839-Acuii06
This device complies with RSS industry license-exempt standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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