Software updates

Volvo Car UX

This update includes Volvo Car UX, our new, redesigned user experience. The instrument panel and center display now feature a more user-friendly layout, designed to make interacting with them easier and more intuitive.

The new features include:^[1]

• A new home screen that prioritizes the map and gives faster access to media and phone widgets.
• New dynamic shortcuts that show up just when you need them, such as the parking camera while you’re parking or drive modes right after starting the vehicle.
• A cleaner, more modern navigation layout across both screens.

Scan the QR code with your phone to see what's new or to get further support.

Volvo Cars app

• You can connect your Volvo ID to your vehicle in the app, so you can access it from any device. You can also invite other users to link their accounts for a seamless shared experience.
• You can also connect your account to your vehicle by scanning a QR code in the center display.

General

• The vehicle keys can be connected directly to an account when setting up a new vehicle. This ensures that your preferences are carried over automatically.

• General infotainment enhancements, including better center display stability and audio performance
• Improvements to Bluetooth connection and automatic reconnections, and contact synchronization between your phone and the vehicle
• Improvements to internet connectivity via your cellular network operator
• Enhanced Apple CarPlay USB switching functionality
• Fixed an issue with downloading apps in Google Play Store
• Fixes to the issue of maps not showing correctly in the center display. In future releases, we will address remaining issues, including the purple map area in the United States and issues related to GPS.

Other improvements

The availability of remote functions in the Volvo Cars app, such as locking, unlocking and parking climate control, has been extended. These functions are now available for 22 days after you’ve left the vehicle.

We’re introducing picture-in-picture (PiP) for model year 2024 vehicles equipped with the 360 camera. When you’re using the parking view, the assisted parking lines in the picture-in-picture rear view will change lengths depending on the overlay position in the center display. This is only applicable for vehicles that have the picture-in-picture view.

Reintroduction of the ETA symbol in the instrument panel.

The windows can now be operated without a key present when the ignition is turned on.

The windows can now be operated without a key present when in the comfort usage mode.

• Adaptive high beam stability to prevent flashing (for model year 2022 and later vehicles)
• One Pedal Drive Auto mode for vehicles without Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist (for model year 2024 vehicles)

• General stability improvements.

Android Auto

Android Auto can be used with Android devices via the center display, your Android phone, or with the right-side steering wheel buttons. When installed, it lets you listen to music, make calls, get driving directions and use apps customized for your vehicle.

To use the Android Auto app, it needs to be installed on your Android device and connected to the internet.

• Press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel to start voice control with Android Auto. Press it briefly to use the vehicle's internal voice control system.
• If Android Auto doesn't connect, press and hold the voice control button again to restart the process.

Starting navigation through Android Auto will cancel any current route guidance from the vehicle's systems. Route description needs to be active to show the map.

For information on supported apps and compatible Android devices, please go to https://www.android.com/auto/.

HD Radio

HD Radio allows the vehicle to receive digital versions of radio stations. Listening to digital radio can give you better sound and a smoother listening experience. When you listen to an HD Radio station, you will see the HD Radio symbol in the center display. You can see HD Radio symbols in the radio app's stations list and now-playing view.

You can mark a radio station as a favorite by pressing the star symbol next to the station.

General improvements

Road sign information might show the wrong number during start-up after updating. This will reset once the vehicle gets a new value from the camera or the map.

• Road sign information performance.
• Camera image brightness for model year 2024 and later vehicles.
• Drivetrain and power supply that do not affect performance.

Improvements and bug fixes

The windows can now be operated If the key is removed from the vehicle.

We’ve fixed an issue in which the key was sometimes not detected when starting the vehicle.

Drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

We’ve fixed an issue in which the key was sometimes not detected when starting the vehicle. This only applies to late model year 2024 and later vehicles.

We’ve made some improvements to the stability of the infotainment system. As a result of this, you might notice that the map no longer appears in the instrument panel when you shift into reverse gear (R).

This update also includes some bug fixes that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Android Automotive OS 12

This update includes support for Android Automotive OS 12. After installing, you’ll have new features such as:

• A microphone icon in the top bar when you’re using the microphone.
• Road Sign Information being available if you lose your internet connection, such as when going through a tunnel.
• Improvements to the voice assistant, including a new application that lets you interact with your latest messages via the center display.

Improvements and bug fixes

• The rear auto brake is now smoother when reversing. This is only relevant in model year 2024 vehicles produced after 23w46.
• Turning on preconditioning now also heats the steering wheel for model year 2023 and earlier vehicles. Model year 2024 vehicles got this feature in the last update.
• Reduced vibrations when driving at low speeds with light acceleration. This is only relevant in model year 2024 vehicles.
• Heat icons now work correctly when the parking camera view is open.
• An update to the Security Patch Level (SPL).
• Drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

• The vehicle's low-speed performance, such as in queues or when driving uphill, has been improved (only for model year 2024 vehicles).
• There have been several minor drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Improvements and bug fixes

• Steering wheel heating is now activated automatically during preconditioning in MY24 vehicles equipped with steering wheel heating.
• Bug fixes for MY24 vehicles.

New buttons to select drive modes

You can select drive modes just as before, but the interface has been visually updated from a toggle to a button. Go to “Driving” in the settings menu to select either the Standard or Off-road drive mode. Note that when the vehicle starts, it will be in the “Standard” drive mode.

Improvements and bug fixes

• The issues with the radio having no sound and taking a long time to start have been resolved. After installing this update, the radio favorites for all user profiles will be reset and you will have to save your favorite channels again.
• The Park Assist Camera (PAC) can be switched off with the rear camera view button when starting to reverse (not for vehicles with a 360° PAC).
• Improved image quality in low-light conditions for the 360° Park Assist Camera (PAC) (MY24 only).
• There have been minor drivetrain adjustments that do not affect performance, certification, homologation, or environmental protection.