Drive-E
CarPlay
Enjoy the features of your iPhone from the XC90 driver’s seat.
CARPLAY FUNCTIONALITY
A safer way to play with your phone
Using Volvo’s built-in touchscreen display, you can enjoy selected functionality without picking up your phone.
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Voice
Use Siri—Apple’s voice control application—to do it all. Just push the voice control button and get the help you need.
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Touch
With just the touch of a button, you can access your contacts, music, maps, and other supported apps using Volvo’s built-in touchscreen display.
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In-car control
You can easily control CarPlay without taking your eyes off the road using the buttons conveniently located on your steering wheel and dash.
APPLE APPS
Making life better on the road
Use CarPlay to access Apple’s popular iPhone apps. Make calls, send and receive messages, get directions, and listen to music—all from the driver’s seat.
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Messages
Use Siri or the touchscreen display to send and reply to text messages. It’s a safer way to keep in touch with the outside world.
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Phone
Chatting on the road doesn’t have to be distracting. Use Siri to make and receive calls, and listen to your voicemail.
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Maps
Apple maps and easy-to-follow directions are just where you want them – right in front of you on Volvo’s bright display.
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Music
Music always makes a journey smoother. Listen to playlists, podcasts, and iTunes Radio using Siri or your car’s built-in controls.
Supported apps
Apps for an entertaining drive
CarPlay supports a range of other apps on your iPhone, with more are added all the time. Here are a few of our favourites:
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Spotify
Stream almost any music you like, make and share playlists, and build your biggest and best music collection ever.
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Beats Music
The streaming service that combines top music experts and premium technology to always deliver the right music at the right time.
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iHeartRadio
Listen to thousands of live radio stations and create custom stations based on your favourite artist or song.
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Stitcher
Customize playlists of your favourite news, sports and comedy shows and podcasts to fit your mood.
Our Innovations
Everything we do is designed around people, so every innovation we make is designed to simplify and improve your life. We're especially proud of our advances in efficient power, connectivity and safety. We call our thinking in these areas: Drive-E, Sensus and IntelliSafe.
