Updating maps from a vehicle with Internet connection

The navigation system's* maps can be updated1 when the vehicle is connected to the Internet.
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Remote update procedure.
The vehicle must be connected to the Internet.
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Tap Download Center in App view.
The app will start and a number shown near Maps indicates the number of available map updates for the specified home region. This number will be displayed until a new search for updates has been performed or until updates have been installed.
Tap Maps.
Tap Install and then Confirm.
The installation/update of the selected map will begin.

For additional information, see the Volvo Cars support site (support.volvocars.com) or contact a Volvo retailer.

Automatic map updates

Automatic updates can only be selected if the Auto Software Update function is activated under SettingsSystemDownload Center.
Automatic map updates can only be selected for your home region. If the home region is not already selected, tap the down-arrow to expand the region.
Detailed map information will be displayed.
Tap Set as home region.
Check the Auto update: box.
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet and map updates are available, they will be automatically downloaded to the vehicle.

If a map download is interrupted

If a map download has begun but the vehicle was switched off before the download was finished, the process will be paused and then resumed automatically when the vehicle is started again and connected to the Internet.

If one or more updates were skipped or missed, the update files may be too large to be downloaded directly to the vehicle. In this case, the files can be downloaded to a USB flash drive and then transferred from the flash drive to the vehicle.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Only available in certain countries.