Volvo VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) User manual

VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS)
Volvo Car
Corporation
WEB EDITION

Types of roads Color
Freeways Orange
Main roads Dark gray
Secondary main roads Gray
Normal roads Light gray
Local roads White
Text and symbols on the screen
Direction to take at next guidance point
Distance to the next guidance point
Name of next street or road
Stored location
Symbol for Final destination
Remaining time to destination
Starting point
Remaining distance to destination
Intermediate destination
Speed limit at the vehicle’s current location [18]. Not on models
with RSI.
Compass
Traffic information (not available in all markets)
Extent of street/road with traffic problem (not available in all mar-
kets)
Current road (the vehicle’s current location [18])
Symbol for a Point of Interest – POI (Restaurant with seafood)
Final destination
Route
The vehicle’s current location
Completed section of the route
Next guidance point
Map scale

VOLVO NAVIGATION SYSTEM (VNS) WITH RTT
VNS is a navigation system developed by
Volvo that 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 possi-
ble 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 destina-
tions, obtain traffic informaton en route, etc.
The system indicates the vehicle’s current loca-
tion, 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 cal-
culated.
By enabling you to reach your destination quickly
and by the most direct route, Volvo's navigation
system also helps contribute to improving the
environment.
NAVTEQ DATABASE End-User License Agree-
ment
See the information on page 78.
1 Option. Not available in all markets.

Contents
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01 Quick guide
Getting started............................................ 8
02
02 Getting to know your
navigation system
This manual............................................... 14
Before you begin....................................... 15
DVDs and the screen................................ 17
System overview ...................................... 20
Navigation system controls...................... 23
Voice control............................................. 26
On-screen keyboard................................. 29
Maps, types of roads and the compass... 32
Main menu, Scroll menu........................... 35
Menu selections........................................ 37
03
03 Planning your trip
Setting a destination................................. 42
Itinerary..................................................... 49
Current position........................................ 52
Settings..................................................... 53
Demo........................................................ 61

Contents
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04
04 Traffic information
Introduction............................................... 64
Reading information.................................. 66
Dealing with traffic problems.................... 68
05
05 Symbols on the map
Points of interest (POIs)............................ 72
06
06 Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions...................... 76
EULA – License agreement....................... 78

Contents
4
07
07 Index
Index......................................................... 82

Contents
5

6
Getting started.......................................................................................... 8

Q U I C K G U I D E

01 Quick guide
Getting started
01
8
Activating the system
With the ignition switched on (see the section
"Ignition modes" in the Owner's Manual):
1. Press the remote key fully into the ignition
slot to activate ignition mode I.
2. If the navigation system does not start
within a few seconds, press NAV on the
center console control panel.
Disclaimer
When the system is started, it displays the
following text, which must be confirmed:
•Press the OK button.
For additional information, see page 15.
NOTE
The system can be used even when the
engine is not running. To help avoid bat-
tery drain, the system should be turned off
when it is not in use.
Demo mode (simulated guidance)
The system has a Demonstration mode that
can be used to help acquaint you with the
navigation system, see page 61.
Navigation system options
The Volvo Navigation System can be oper-
ated in several ways:
•With the right side steering wheel keypad
•With the controls in the center console
•With a remote control
•With voice commands
See page 23 for a description of the func-
tions.
The navigation system also contains options
for adjusting map, guidance, and system set-
tings. For detailed information, see page 53.
Main commands
The controls in the steering wheel keypad are
used in both of the following examples (Guid-
ance to a street address and Guidance to
Points of Interest (POI)).
•Navigate and make selections by turning
the thumb wheel (1).
•Confirm a selection by pressing the
thumb wheel (written in the following
examples as "+ OK").
•Go back in the menus or cancel by press-
ing EXIT.
Controls in the center console
The following apply if the center console con-
trols are used instead of the steering wheel
keypad:

01 Quick guide
Getting started
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9
Steering wheel
keypad
Center console
controls
Turn the thumb
wheel
Turn TUNE
Press the thumb
wheel
Press OK/MENU
Press EXIT Press EXIT
Guidance to a street address
Step Screen/
menu
Action
1 Do as follows
if a map is
not displayed
on the
screen:
Press the NAV
button on the cen-
ter console.
2 Map Press NAV to dis-
play a shortcut
menu.
3 Shortcut
menu, see
page 35.
Select Set
address + OK.
4Address: Scroll to City: +
OK.
Step Screen/
menu
Action
5 Text wheel –
see
page 29.
Turn the thumb
wheel to select
characters and
enter them by
pressing OK. A list
of alternatives will
be displayed suc-
cessively.
6 Text wheel Select a destina-
tion from the list +
OK.
7Navigation
menu
Scroll to Set sin-
gle destination +
OK.
8 Map The system will
begin guiding you
to your destina-
tion.
The system will now calculate the route and
distance to the specified destination. You will
be provided with guidance and instructions
regarding intersections, etc.
If you leave the planned route during the trip,
the system will automatically calculate a new
route to the destination.
Guidance to Points of Interest (POI)
Step Screen/
menu
Action
1 Do as follows
if a map is not
displayed on
the screen:
Press the NAV
button on the
center console.
2 Map Press NAV to dis-
play a shortcut
menu.
3 Shortcut
menu, see
page 35.
Scroll to Set
Point Of Interest
+ OK.
4Point of
interest (POI)
Scroll to e.g.,
Near the car +
OK.
5Latest 5 POI
types
Scroll to e.g., All
types + OK.
6All POI types Scroll to e.g., Air-
port + OK.
7Results list Scroll to the
desired alterna-
tives in the list +
OK.

01 Quick guide
Getting started
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Step Screen/
menu
Action
8Navigation
menu
Scroll to Set sin-
gle destination
+ OK.
9 Map The system will
begin guiding you
to your destina-
tion.

01 Quick guide
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This manual............................................................................................. 14
Before you begin..................................................................................... 15
DVDs and the screen.............................................................................. 17
System overview .................................................................................... 20
Navigation system controls..................................................................... 23
Voice control........................................................................................... 26
On-screen keyboard............................................................................... 29
Maps, types of roads and the compass................................................. 32
Main menu, Scroll menu......................................................................... 35
Menu selections...................................................................................... 37

G E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R N A V I G A T I O N S Y S T E M

02 Getting to know your navigation system
This manual
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Heading level 1
Heading level 2
This is a sub-heading of Heading level 1.
Heading level 3
This is a sub-heading of Heading level 2.
Heading level 4
This is a sub-heading of Heading level 3.
Using this manual
A quick guide is available to help you get
started with the basic functions as quickly as
possible, see page 8.
The rest of the manual is divided into chap-
ters and sections describing the navigation
system's features and functions in greater
detail.
Menu selections/Paths
Menu selections are shown in gray text in the
manual, for example Enter street.
Menu paths are written as follows:
Set destination Address Street:
or Set destination Address Street:
Footnotes
Certain pages of this manual contain informa-
tion in the form of footnotes at the bottom of
the page. This information supplements the
text that the footnote number refers to (a let-
ter is used if the footnote refers to text in a
table).
Options and accessories
Optional or accessory equipment described
in this manual is indicated by an asterisk (*).
Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please
note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal require-
ments.
Contact your Volvo retailer for additional
information.
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.
© Volvo Car Corporation

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General information
The Volvo Navigation System uses the
WGS84 reference system, which provides the
vehicle's location in terms of longitude and
latitude.
The VNS system can be used even if a desti-
nation has not been specified.
WARNING
•Always use good judgment when fol-
lowing navigation system guidance,
and do not follow guidance that seems
contrary to your own best judgment.
•Never use the navigation system or
any other feature in your vehicle in a
way that distracts you from the task of
driving safely. Distraction can lead to a
serious accident.
•Set and make changes in your naviga-
tion system only with the vehicle
parked.
•Be aware of the current traffic situa-
tion.
•Always comply with relevant traffic
regulations.
Map mode
When the system is started, it displays the
following text, which must be confirmed by
pressing the OK/MENU button:
•This system provides route
information to help you reach your
destination. Due to road conditions,
some recommendations may not be
accurate. Obey all traffic laws and
drive based on your own good
judgement. Always concentrate on
your driving by keeping your eyes and
mind on the road.
When this has been done, a map showing the
current area will be displayed with the vehicle
shown as a blue triangle.
Settings
The system is delivered with default settings
but after these settings have been modified
by the user, it will start with the most recently
used settings.
The system has a reset function that enables
you to return to the default settings, see
page 60.
On/Off
On
1. Press the remote key into the ignition
slot.
2. The display activates automatically when
ignition is in mode I (see the section "Igni-
tion modes" in your Owner's Manual for
additional information).
3. Press the NAV button on the center con-
sole control panel if the system does not
start automatically.
4. Press OK when the start-up text is dis-
played (see the previous section "Map
mode").
It may take the system several seconds to
determine the vehicle's location and direction
of travel.
Off
The system shuts down automatically when
the remote key is removed from the ignition
slot.
Once activated, the navigation system cannot
be switched off manually and is always active
in the background after the start-up
sequence. However, if you prefer to not start
the system when the ignition is switched on:

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•Press EXIT when the start-up text is dis-
played (see the previous section "Map
mode").
NOTE
The system can be used even when the
engine is not running. To help avoid bat-
tery drain, the system should be turned off
when it is not in use.
Demo (simulated guidance)
For an overview of how guidance functions,
specify a destination.
If the vehicle is at a standstill, guidance can
be simulated to the specified destination, see
page 61.

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Contents of DVDs
New DVDs are issued regularly with updated
maps and the most current system software.
The latest DVDs can be purchased from a
Volvo retailer.
NOTE
The map information may not fully cover all
areas/countries.
The area covered by the system is con-
stantly being expanded, which is why
occasional updates are required.
See also www.volvocars.com/navi for addi-
tional information about maps, etc.
Map areas
The areas included in the system's maps vary
according to market/country. The following
main maps are available:
•Australia & New Zealand (Pacific)
•China
•Europe
•Hong Kong
•Japan
•North America
•Russia
•South America
•South Africa
•Southeast Asia
•The Middle East
•Turkey
If it is necessary to change the system's map
information, contact a Volvo retailer for
instructions.
Map updates
When the system is updated, new information
is copied from DVDs to the vehicle's naviga-
tion system, which is done using the infotain-
ment system's media player.
NOTE
•While an update is in progress, many
of the infotainment system's features
will be unavailable or will have reduced
function.
•It is advisable to read through the
instructions before initiating an update.
Contact your Volvo retailer for any questions
regarding updates.
License code
A license code is required in order to activate
an update. This code can be obtained on the
Internet.
1. Go the website listed in the information
included with the update DVDs.
2. Enter the vehicle's VIN number and the
owner's email address in the fields provi-
ded and click to submit the information.
(The VIN number can be found on the
label at the lower edge of the windshield
on the driver's side or in the menu system
under MY CAR Settings
Information VIN number.)
3. Write down the license code displayed.
The code will also be sent to the email
address that was entered.
Updating the system
To update the map/system information:
1. Start the engine.
2. Insert the first DVD in the infotainment
system's media player and follow the
instructions displayed. If the update is on
more than one DVD1, insert the discs in
numbered order.
1This varies from market to market

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3. "New software
found" will be displayed. Press OK to
start the update (or EXIT to cancel).
4. "Please enter licence
code:" will be displayed. Enter the
license code using the number keys on
the center console, see page 23.
5. Continue by following the instructions on
the display. The update's progress and
approximate time remaining will also be
displayed.
•After the information on all of the DVDs
has been read, the update has to be acti-
vated. To do so, switch off the engine,
wait for at least 5 minutes and restart the
engine. This concludes the update and
the navigation system is now ready for
use again with the updated information.
NOTE
An update may contain new navigation
system features and functions that are not
described in this manual.
Continuing an interrupted update
If the update was not completed when the
engine was switched off, the update proce-
dure can be restarted where it left off the next
time the engine is started. To do so:
•If the disc is in the DVD player: start the
engine; the update will resume automati-
cally. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
•If the disc has been removed from the
DVD player: start the engine and insert
the disc; the update will resume automat-
ically. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
DVD care
•When changing discs, make sure that
they are kept free of oil, grease and other
impurities.
•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.
CAUTION
Do not place any objects in front of the
navigation system's screen. This could
scratch its surface. Cell phones could also
interfere with the screen's function.