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Handling phone calls

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Handle phone calls in the vehicle for a cell phone connected via Bluetooth.

Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls

General illustration.

Ringing

  1. Open the phone tile.
  2. Initiate a call by selecting the phone number from the recent calls list, entering the number on the keypad or selecting a number from the phone book (list of contacts). You can search or scroll to find a contact in the phone book. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone callsin the phone book to add a contact to Favorites.
  3. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls to make a call.
  4. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls to end the call.

Calls can also be made from the list of recent calls using the app menu, which can be opened using the Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls button on the right-side steering wheel keypad.

Making multiple calls

While a call is in progress:

  1. Tap Add call.
  2. Select from the list of recent calls, favorites or contacts.
  3. Tap an item/row in the list of recent calls or Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls for the contact in the phone book.
  4. Tap Swap calls to switch between calls.
  5. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls to end the current call.

Group (conference) calls

While multiple calls are in progress:

  1. Tap Join calls to merge ongoing calls.
  2. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls to end the call.

Incoming calls

Incoming phone calls will be shown on the instrument panel and in the center display. Manage the calls using the right-side steering wheel keypad or the center display.

  1. Tap Answer/Decline.
  2. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls to end the call.

Incoming calls while another call is in progress

  1. Tap Answer/Decline.
  2. Tap Volvo XC90. Handling phone calls to end the call.

Privacy

  • While a call is in progress, tap Privacy and select a setting:
    • Switch to mobile phone - the hands-free function will be disabled and the call will continue on the mobile phone.
    • Driver focus - the microphone in the overhead console on the passenger side will be muted and the call will continue using the vehicle's hands-free function.

Test yourself

A quick Volvo XC90 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.