Volvo VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
VOLVO C30, S40, V50, C70 & XC90
VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) Web Edition

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Types of roads Color
Freeways Green
Main roads Red
Secondary main roads Brown
Normal roads Dark gray
Local roads Dark green
Text and symbols on the screen
Area to be avoided
Distance to the next guidance point
Direction to take at next guidance point
Type of junction
Intermediate destination
Name of next street or road
Next guidance point
Stored location
Symbol for a Point of Interest – POI (Gas station)
Remaining time to destination
Remaining distance to destination
Map scale
Route
Current road
Final destination
Famous landmarks
The vehicle’s current location
Completed section of the route
Starting point
Traffic information
Outer ring of compass – direction to destination
Compass

VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) WITH RTT
VNS is a navigation system developed by Volvo, which is
designed to help guide you to the destination of your choice
and provide information along the way.
RTT1(Real Time Traffic) is an information system developed by
Volvo, which can detect roads/streets with traffic disruptions
and make it possible to select an alternative route past the
problem area.
The system includes features that enable you to set itineraries,
search for certain types of points of interest along your route,
store special destinations, obtain traffic informaton en route,
etc.
The system indicates the vehicle’s current location, and shows
part or all of the route to your destination, depending on the
settings you have made. If at any time you should decide to
deviate from the route originally set by the system, a new route
to the destination will automatically be calculated.
By enabling you to reach your destination quickly and by the
most direct route, Volvo's navigation system also helps con-
tribute to improving the environment.
NAVTEQ DATABASE End-User License Agreement
See the information on page see page 80.
1Option. Not available in all markets.

Contents
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01 Getting to know the
navigation system
This manual............................................... 10
Before you start........................................ 11
Navigation system, updating and care..... 13
C30 system overview................................ 14
S40 system overview................................ 16
V50 system overview................................ 18
C70 system overview................................ 20
XC90 system overview.............................. 22
Navigation system controls...................... 24
On-screen keypad.................................... 25
Display and voice guidance...................... 26
Unverified roads and Compass................ 28
Menu selections........................................ 29
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02 Easy user mode
Main menu, Shortcut menu, Scroll menu. 34
Menu selections........................................ 35
Setting a destination................................. 36
Show/Remove destination........................ 39
Settings..................................................... 40
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03 Advanced user mode
Main menu, Shortcut menu...................... 44
Map scroll menu....................................... 46
Menu selections........................................ 47
Setting a destination................................. 49
Itinerary..................................................... 54
Next destination........................................ 56
Current position........................................ 57
Traffic information (option)........................ 58
Settings..................................................... 59
System simulation..................................... 63

Contents
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04 Traffic information
Introduction............................................... 66
Avoiding traffic problems ......................... 67
Selecting information................................ 68
Reading information.................................. 69
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05 Symbols on the map
Road numbers and Points of interest....... 72
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06 Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions...................... 78
EULA – End User License Agreement...... 80

Contents
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07 Index
Index......................................................... 84

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This manual............................................................................................. 10
Before you start...................................................................................... 11
Navigation system, updating and care................................................... 13
C30 system overview.............................................................................. 14
S40 system overview.............................................................................. 16
V50 system overview.............................................................................. 18
C70 system overview.............................................................................. 20
XC90 system overview............................................................................ 22
Navigation system controls..................................................................... 24
On-screen keypad.................................................................................. 25
Display and voice guidance.................................................................... 26
Unverified roads and Compass.............................................................. 28
Menu selections...................................................................................... 29

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GETTING TO KNOW THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM

01 Getting to know the navigation system
This manual
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Using this manual
The manual is divided into chapters describing
the various features and functions of the navi-
gation system.
A section dealing with common questions and
answers, and an index, can be found at the end
of the manual.
Menu selections/Paths
Menu selections are shown in gray text in this
manual, for example:
Set destination Address City
Changes in the manual
The specifications, design features, and illus-
trations in this manual are not binding. We
reserve the right to make modifications without
prior notice.
© 2009 Volvo Car Corporation

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Before you start
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Introduction
The VNS system can be used even if a desti-
nation has not been selected.
The vehicle’s current route will be shown on the
screen and the vehicle’s position will be indi-
cated by a blue arrow on the map.
The system’s contents may vary from state to
state, and not all menu selections may be avail-
able for technical reasons.
Start up
The system starts up by displaying text on the
screen that must be confirmed by pressing
ENTER after you have selected to use either
Easy mode or Advanced mode.
Map mode
When the system has started, the screen will
display the main menu briefly before entering
Map mode. A map of the vehicle's current loca-
tion will then be displayed.
•Press BACK to display the main menu.
•Press ENTER to activate the shortcut
menu.
•Press the navigation control to activate
Map scroll mode, for example to see parts
of the map that are outside of the screen
area.
Pressing ENTER in this mode activates the
Map scroll menu, see page 34.
On/Off
ON
The ignition must be in position Ior II in order
to operate the system (refer to the vehicle’s
owner’s manual).
•Press ENTER or BACK.
The screen will slide up from the dashboard
automatically. It may take several seconds for
the system to determine the vehicle’s location
and direction.
Off
1. Use the navigation control to go to Shut
down.
2. Press ENTER (press BACK to go to the
main menu before shutting down).
The screen will retract automatically into the
dashboard.
NOTE
The system can be used even if the engine
is not running. It should be turned off when
not in use to help avoid battery drain.
Settings
The system is provided with default settings,
but it will start with the settings that were most
recently used.
If a setting is changed and you wish to return
to the default setting, only the currently
selected function will be affected.
There is no global reset function to return all
settings to default.

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Easy/Advanced modes
When the navigation system is started, the
desired user mode can be selected.
•Easy
Only the primary menus are available in this
mode, and can be used to simply get directions
from point A to B.
•Advanced
This mode makes all settings and functions
available.
Switching between modes
Switching between modes can be done in
Settings.
NOTE
Settings made in Easy mode are not used if
the system is switched to Advanced mode,
and vice versa. Settings are stored in the
mode in which they were made.
Demo (simulated guidance)
The navigation system contains a function that
demonstrates guidance to a destination. How-
ever, please be aware that the demo can only
be run when the vehicle is at a standstill.
This function is only available when VNS is in
Advanced mode, see Demo on page 63.

01 Getting to know the navigation system
Navigation system, updating and care
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Contents of the main unit
All map information is stored on the main unit’s
hard drive. There is no DVD in the unit when it
is delivered. The DVDs are used for any
updates to system or map information, see the
instructions of the DVD’s cover.
New DVDs are issued on a regular basis with
updated and new information. The latest DVDs
can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.
Volvo cannot be responsible for the accuracy
or completeness of data, maps, or routing
guidance presented by your navigation sys-
tem.
NOTE
The main unit’s DVD player is intended for
Volvo DVDs only.
Updating with a DVD
NOTE
Please note that an update may take up to
90 minutes. Be sure the vehicle’s battery is
adequately charged before beginning.
If a DVD contains new system software in addi-
tion to map information, the system will begin
by running the software installation.
The vehicle can be driven while the navigation
system is being updated, but VNS cannot be
used while the update is in progress.
To perform an update:
1. Switch on the navigation system.
2. Remove a DVD if one is already inserted in
the system’s DVD player.
3. Insert the DVD containing the updated
information. If there is more than one disc,
insert them in the numbered order.
4. The system will now be automatically
updated. Information will be displayed to
show update progress.
5. After the update, the DVD containing the
most recent update must remain in the
system’s DVD player. If more than one disc
has been used, insert disc 1. If the disc is
removed from the player, the navigation
system will stop functioning.
If the system is switched off while an update is
in progress, the update will be resumed the
next time the system is switched on.
In certain cases, updating map information will
add new system functions.
The VNS start screen will be displayed when
updating is completed.
DVD care
•When changing discs, make sure that they
are kept free of oil, grease and other impur-
ities.
•The discs must not be exposed to mois-
ture.
•The discs must be kept in their packaging
when not in use. Avoid storing discs in
excessive heat, direct sunlight or in a dusty
environment.
Screen care
Clean the display screen with a soft, non-static
cloth or a moist paper towel and a mild window
cleaning agent.
Never use petroleum based solvents or abra-
sive substances when cleaning the screen.

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C30 system overview
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C30 system overview
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Main unit
The main unit contains a hard drive, a DVD
player (for navigation system map discs only)
and an integrated GPS (Global Positioning
System) receiver and a TMC (Traffic Message
Channel) receiver.
The main unit has the following functions:
•Calculates the vehicle’s current position
•Calculates the route to the selected desti-
nation
•Processes traffic information
•Provides voice guidance
•Stores map data
•Uses the DVD player to update map data
and system software
GPS receiver
The navigation system uses GPS signals, the
vehicle’s speedometer and a gyroscope to
determine the vehicle’s current location and
direction.
Traffic information – TMC (option)
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TMC is a standardized code system for trans-
mitting traffic information. The receiver auto-
matically tunes to the correct frequency and
reception is handled by the audio system’s FM
antenna.
The area covered by the system is being stead-
ily expanded, which makes occasional
updates necessary, see page 13.
Regardless of whether the navigation system
is in Easy or Advanced mode, broadcast traf-
fic information is always received and presen-
ted. see page 66 for additional information.
Speakers
Sound from the navigation system comes
through the audio system’s front speakers.
Navigation control
See page 24.
Screen
The screen displays the maps and provides
detailed information on intersections, dis-
tances, etc. See page 13 for information on
caring for the screen.
IR port for the remote control
See page 24.
1Not available in all markets.

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S40 system overview
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S40 system overview
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Main unit
The main unit contains a hard drive, a DVD
player (for navigation system map discs only)
and an integrated GPS (Global Positioning
System) receiver and a TMC (Traffic Message
Channel) receiver.
The main unit has the following functions:
•Calculates the vehicle’s current position
•Calculates the route to the selected desti-
nation
•Processes traffic information
•Provides voice guidance
•Stores map data
•Uses the DVD player to update map data
and system software
GPS receiver
The navigation system uses GPS signals, the
vehicle’s speedometer and a gyroscope to
determine the vehicle’s current location and
direction.
Traffic information – TMC (option)
1
TMC is a standardized code system for trans-
mitting traffic information. The receiver auto-
matically tunes to the correct frequency and
reception is handled by the audio system’s FM
antenna.
The area covered by the system is being stead-
ily expanded, which makes occasional
updates necessary, see page 13.
Regardless of whether the navigation system
is in Easy or Advanced mode, broadcast traf-
fic information is always received and presen-
ted. see page 66 for additional information.
Speakers
Sound from the navigation system comes
through the audio system’s front speakers.
Navigation control
See page 24.
Screen
The screen displays the maps and provides
detailed information on intersections, dis-
tances, etc. See page 13 for information on
caring for the screen.
IR port for the remote control
See page 24.
1Not available in all markets.

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V50 system overview
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V50 system overview
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Main unit
The main unit contains a hard drive, a DVD
player (for navigation system map discs only)
and an integrated GPS (Global Positioning
System) receiver and a TMC (Traffic Message
Channel) receiver.
The main unit has the following functions:
•Calculates the vehicle’s current position
•Calculates the route to the selected desti-
nation
•Processes traffic information
•Provides voice guidance
•Stores map data
•Uses the DVD player to update map data
and system software
GPS receiver
The navigation system uses GPS signals, the
vehicle’s speedometer and a gyroscope to
determine the vehicle’s current location and
direction.
Traffic information – TMC (option)
1
TMC is a standardized code system for trans-
mitting traffic information. The receiver auto-
matically tunes to the correct frequency and
reception is handled by the audio system’s FM
antenna.
The area covered by the system is being stead-
ily expanded, which makes occasional
updates necessary, see page 13.
Regardless of whether the navigation system
is in Easy or Advanced mode, broadcast traf-
fic information is always received and presen-
ted. see page 66 for additional information.
Speakers
Sound from the navigation system comes
through the audio system’s front speakers.
Navigation control
See page 24.
Screen
The screen displays the maps and provides
detailed information on intersections, dis-
tances, etc. See page 13 for information on
caring for the screen.
IR port for the remote control
See page 24.
1Not available in all markets.

01 Getting to know the navigation system
C70 system overview
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