Using Apple®CarPlay®

By connecting an iOS device to your car you can, amongst other things, listen to music, make calls, send and receive messages, as well as use selected apps. The functions can also be voice-controlled using Siri.

Starting CarPlay

For information about how to start CarPlay1, see the video or instructions below.

Using CarPlay

 Note

Settings and menus in the centre display vary depending on software version.

Instructions

To use CarPlay, Siri voice control must be activated on your iOS device. The device also needs an Internet connection via Wi-Fi or the mobile network for all functions to work.

To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has not been connected previously:
Connect an iOS device with support for CarPlay to the USB port. In the cases where there are two USB ports, the one with the white frame around the port must be used.
Read the terms and conditions and then tap on Accept to connect.
The tile with CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.
Tap on the desired app.
The app starts.
To start CarPlay from an iOS device that has been connected previously:
Connect an iOS device to the USB port. In the cases where there are two USB ports, the one with the white frame around the port must be used.
If the setting for automatic start is selected - the name of the device will be shown. The tile with CarPlay is opened automatically in the cases where the home view is shown when connecting the iOS device.
If the tile with CarPlay does not open automatically, tap on the device name. The subview with CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.
If an app is active in the same tile, tap on Apple CarPlay in the app view.
The tile with CarPlay is opened and compatible apps are shown.
Tap on the desired app.
The app starts.

CarPlay is run in the background if another app is started in the same subview. To show CarPlay in the tile again - tap on the CarPlay icon in the app view.

A maximum of 20 Apple devices can be stored in the list of previously connected devices. When the list is full and a new device is connected, the oldest device is deleted.

Internet connection when using CarPlay

If you have an iOS device connected to the car via Bluetooth, the connection will be closed when you start CarPlay. To connect the car to the Internet while you are using CarPlay, use Wi-Fi. For more information, see CarPlay®.

Tips for using CarPlay

For helpful tips for using CarPlay, see Tips for using Apple® CarPlay®.

 Note

Availability and functionality may vary depending on market.
  1. 1 Apple, CarPlay, iPhone, Siri, iOS and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

This article is applicable to

  • Car model/model year

  • XC90 and XC90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2016 to 2022.

  • S90, V90 and V90 Cross Country from model year 2017 to 2021.

  • XC60, XC60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, V90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and S90 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2018 to 2021.

  • XC40 from model year 2018 onwards.

  • V60, V60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid, V60 Cross Country, S60, S60 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2019 to 2022.

  • XC40 Twin Engine/Recharge Plug-in Hybrid from model year 2020 onwards.

  • The range of models may vary depending on market.

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