VOLVO S60 volvo navigation system (vns) operating manual Volvo Car Corporation TP 10365 (USA & Canada), AT 0820, Printed in Sweden, Göteborg 2008, Copyright © 2000-2008 Volvo Car Corporation
VNS P2w820us.book Page 1 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Volvo Navigation System (VNS) VNS is a navigation system developed by Volvo, which is designed to help guide you to the destination of your choice. The system includes features that enable you to set itineraries, search for certain types of facilities along your route, store special destinations, etc. The system indicates the vehicle’s current location, and shows part or all of the route to your destination, depending on settings you have made.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 2 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT You have acquired a device (ROAD & TRAFFIC INFORMATION SYSTEM) which includes software licensed by Volvo Car Corporation from one or more software licensors. Such software products, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (NAVIGATION SOFTWARE) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 6 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Introduction Overview - location of VNS and related components 1. Main unit (DVD player) The system’s DVD player, located behind a panel on the left side of the trunk/cargo area, is only intended for Volvo’s map discs. The navigation system: • Calculates the vehicle’s location • Calculates a route to the selected destination • Provides voice guidance 2.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 7 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Introduction Contents of the DVDs Although the entire network of roads is shown on both DVDs, detailed information is only available on the disc intended for the geographic area in which the destination is located. The system will prompt you to change DVDs when necessary.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 8 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Introduction Keypad (Navigator) and remote control Keypad’s location on the steering wheel Navigator A. NAVIGATOR Press UPP, DOWN, RIGHT or LEFT to choose between the different menu options, traffic messages etc. Remote control B. BACK Press BACK to return to the previous menu or to undo a choice. C. ENTER Press ENTER to confirm options or to activate different menus.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 9 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Introduction Getting started Turning on navigation system Using this manual The ignition key must be in at least position I. Press any of the buttons on the steering wheel keypad or on the remote control to activate the system. It may take several seconds to establish the vehicle’s location and direction. The manual is divided into chapters describing the various features and functions of the navigation system.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 10 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Introduction Map image 1 2 10 11 3 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 8 9 15 16 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 12 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Menu structure Start/shut down the system Help texts [Shut down] [Settings] [Help] Starting the system: Turn the ignition key to position I or II, then press ENTER, BACK or NAVIGATOR. The help texts give abbreviated information about the functions. The display options for showing help texts are Long, Short or None. Scroll RIGHT or LEFT to the desired option and press ENTER.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 13 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Menu structure Main menu Main menu with icons [Destination] [Settings] [Screen] [First menu] [Text/icons] The main menu and the various submenus provide access to the system’s functions. It is always possible to return to the main menu, irrespective of which screen image is displayed, by pressing BACK one or more times. The main menu is displayed for several seconds and then disappears automatically if a menu option is not selected.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 14 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Menu structure Destination menu Map scale [Destination] [Street address] [Map scale] There are several search options in the destination menu for specifying the destination. Select the option in the menu using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Press BACK to return to the main menu. Scroll UP or DOWN using NAVIGATOR to change the map’s scale (degree of detail) for a given area (see page 46). Confirm with ENTER.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 15 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Menu structure Map scroll Guidance [Map scroll] [Guidance] Using the NAVIGATOR the pointer moves freely on the map, for example to select a destination (see page 31). The name of the location to under the pointer is displayed on the lower part of the map. Select Guidance from the main menu to repeat voice guidance (see page 39).
VNS P2w820us.book Page 16 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Menu structure Map menu Detour menu [Map] [Detour] In the Map menu, it is possible to choose between displaying one or two maps, or between displaying the map in the Heading up or with North up. See also the chapter Map at page 46. From the Detour menu it is possible to avoid sections of the calculated route, such as road construction. The system then calculates an alternate route (see page 40).
VNS P2w820us.book Page 17 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Menu structure Settings menu [Settings] The Settings menu provides access to the system’s various settings (see page 52).
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 20 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Destination Specify an address as destination [Destination] Destination types [Destination] [Street address] Select Destination using UP or DOWN and press ENTER to access the destination types menu. Select Street address using UP or DOWN and press ENTER.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 21 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination State (province)/city Specify state (province)/city as a destination [Destination] [Street address] [State] Specify state (province)/city or select from the list [Destination] [Street address] [City] State and City are preset and correspond to the position of the last destination entered. Select letters using the NAVIGATOR and press ENTER (when there are no further options the system fills in the remaining letters).
VNS P2w820us.book Page 22 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Street address Specify a street address for the destination [Destination] [Street address] Choose the street address from the list [Destination] [Street address] [Street] Select letters using the NAVIGATOR and press ENTER. It is also possible to search for street addresses in the entire state without specifying a particular city. Scroll UP to City and press ENTER. Then scroll to Street and press ENTER. Enter a street name.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 23 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Specify street number or junction [Destination] [House no.] [Street] Specify street number [Destination] [House no.] [Street] If the selected address has a street number then this can also be used to obtain a more precise navigation. An intersection (junction) can also be used instead of a street number. Scroll to the line for House no. or Junction and press ENTER. Scroll to House no. and press ENTER.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 24 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Select junction [Destination] [Street address] [Junction] Start guidance [Destination] [Street address] [Junction] [Start guidance] Scroll DOWN to Junction and press ENTER. The roads that intersect the selected street are displayed in a list. Select from the streets using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. If neither the street number nor the intersection is specified, the system will guide you to a central point on the selected street.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 25 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Search by phrase Street address/facilities [Destination] [Search by phrase] Street address [Destination] [Search by phrase] [Street address] Search by part of a street name or a facility. Select Search by phrase using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Select Street address using UP or Down and press ENTER. Read more on the different types of destination and search paths on page 20.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 26 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Start search by phrase [Destination] [Search by phrase] [Street address] [Street] Select option [Destination] [Search by phrase] [Street address] [Street] [Start search] Enter the part of the name you know using the NAVIGATOR and ENTER. Scroll DOWN to Start search and press ENTER. Scroll using UP or DOWN to the desired option and press ENTER.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 27 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Facilities Specify a facility as destination [Destination] [Facilities] Search options for facilities [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] Facilities are a collective name for gas stations, hotels, restaurants, Volvo retailers etc. Select Facilities using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Select Facilities using UP or DOWN and press ENTER to obtain a submenu with different options.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 28 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Facility types Specify facility type [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] [Type] Specify facility name [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] [Name] Select letters using the NAVIGATOR and press ENTER or scroll DOWN and choose a facility type directly from the menu list. Select using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Select letters using the NAVIGATOR and press ENTER or scroll DOWN and choose a facility directly from the menu list.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 29 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Sub-categories [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] [Type] Specify category [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] [Type] Sub-categories are available for certain facilities (gas stations, restaurants, hotels and parking areas) there are sub-categories. Choose a restaurant for example and press ENTER. The different sub-categories there are for restaurants are displayed.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 30 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Facility and guidance [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] [Start guidance] Information on the facility [Destination] [Facilities] [Facilities] [Information] Start guidance: Starts guidance to the facility. Add to itinerary: Puts the facility in the itinerary and provides the option to enter further destinations. Information: Gives details of the facility.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 31 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Destination on the map Specify a destination on the map using the NAVIGATOR [Map scroll] Map scrolling menu [Map scroll] Select Map scroll using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Using the NAVIGATOR the pointer can be moved freely over a large area of detailed scale. The center of the pointer specifies the new location on the map. The address under the pointer is displayed on the lower part of the screen.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 32 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Last ten destinations Return trip Entered destination [Destination] [Last ten destinations] Back to starting point [Destination] [Add to itinerary] [Return trip] Select Last ten destinations and press ENTER to view the last ten destinations. The scroll bar at the right of the screen indicates that there are additional alternatives in the list that are not currently visible in the window.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 33 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Store a location Save a specified destination [Destination] Symbols and names [Destination] [Store location] A destination can be stored so that it does not have to be entered again. Up to one hundred destinations can be stored. The stored locations are marked on the map by symbols. Scroll UP to the symbols to select and press ENTER. The name of the stored destination is indicated automatically.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 34 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Destination Stored locations Saved destinations [Destination] Submenu for stored locations [Destination] [Stored locations] Select Stored locations using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. A stored location is a destination saved earlier (place of work, favorite restaurant, rest area, etc.). Choose between the stored locations using UP or DOWN and press RIGHT to obtain the submenu.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 36 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Add to itinerary Destination/intermediate destination [Destination] Arrange the itinerary [Destination] Enter an itinerary with several intermediate destinations to avoid having to add several intermediate destinations during the trip. Up to seven intermediate destinations and one final destination can be specified. Scroll using UP or DOWN to desired destination and press ENTER or RIGHT to obtain the submenu.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 37 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Delete itinerary Guidance – calculating a route [Destination] [Clear itinerary] [Destination] [Start guidance] Select Clear itinerary and press ENTER to delete the entire itinerary. Destinations deleted remain in the Last ten destinations (see page 32).
VNS P2w820us.book Page 38 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Guidance – intersection Guidance – list [Guidance] [Map] [Route outline] As you approach a guidance point, voice guidance is provided in good time regarding the distance and the action to take at the intersection/ guidance point. At the same time a detailed map is displayed. The voice guidance is repeated as you approach the guidance point. The next guidance point is marked in a light blue panel.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 39 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Guidance - arrow navigation Guidance – voice message [Settings] [Screen] [Map] [Show/Hide] [Guidance] Guidance can be displayed without a map. The system instead displays an arrow indicating the direction of the next turn. Select Hide using LEFT or RIGHT and press ENTER. Select Guidance using UP or DOWN and press ENTER to obtain voice guidance. Also select Guidance to repeat a voice guidance message.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 40 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Detour/ alternate routes Avoid part of the route [Detour] Detour – submenu [Detour] Select Detour using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Using the Detour function, the system can be asked to calculate an alternate route to avoid part of the originally calculated route to the destination. The system starts the calculation from the car’s current position. Select the length of the detour using UP or DOWN and press ENTER.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 42 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Store a location Save a specified destination [Destination] Symbols and names [Destination] [Store location] A destination can be stored so that it does not have to be entered again. Up to one hundred destinations can be stored. The stored locations are marked on the map by symbols. Scroll UP to the symbols to select and press ENTER. The name of the stored destination is indicated automatically.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 43 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Stored locations Saved destinations [Destination] Submenu for stored locations [Destination] [Stored locations] Select Stored locations using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. A stored location is a destination saved earlier (place of work, favorite restaurant, rest area, etc.). Choose between the stored locations using UP or DOWN and press RIGHT to obtain the submenu. Read more on the different types of destination and search paths on page 20.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 46 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Map scale Scale - route [Map scale] [Map scale] [route] Select Map scale using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Select route in Map scale using UP or DOWN and press ENTER to view the entire route from start to final destination. The thick red line indicates the route. Choose between different levels, from the most detailed scale of 0.1 miles up to the 60 mile scale. The scale is displayed on the lower part of the map.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 47 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Map scroll Move the pointer using the NAVIGATOR [Map scroll] Pointer [Map scroll] Select Map scroll to view an area outside the screen image. Scroll using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. The pointer can be freely moved across the entire map in a detailed scale using the NAVIGATOR. The center of the pointer specifies the current location on the map.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 48 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Map scrolling menu [Map scroll] Map scroll menu Select options using UP or DOWN and press ENTER Scale: Function to temporarily change the scale. Press BACK to return to the original scale, and to return to the car’s current position on the map. Set as destination: Choose location on the map as a destination or intermediate destination. Facilities around: The system searches for facilities around a chosen point on the map.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 49 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Map menu One map - two maps [Map] [Map] [Two maps] Select Map using UP or DOWN and press ENTER to obtain the map menu. Scroll to One map/Two maps using UP or DOWN. Select Two maps using RIGHT and press ENTER to obtain two map images. Route outline: Displays a list of the approaching guidance points. Show destination: Displays a map image around the destination. One map/Two maps: Choose between displaying one or two maps on the screen.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 52 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Settings menu System settings [Settings] [Settings] [System] The VNS system is supplied with basic settings that can be changed. Select Settings using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. Voice volume: 1 is minimum and 5 is maximum volume. Select Off to switch off voice guidance. Guiding voice: Choose between a female or male guidance voice. Distance unit: Choose between kilometers or miles.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 53 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Route options settings Screen settings [Settings] [Route options] [Settings] [Screen] Route type: Select fastest or shortest route at route calculation. If Fast is selected the system chooses the most major roads available. If Short is selected the system calculates the shortest route possible to the destination, using all types of roads. Avoid toll roads: Choose whether toll roads are to be avoided when the route is calculated.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 54 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Help settings Demo (simulation) [Settings] [Help] [Settings] Help type: Select setting for help texts. About: Displays information on VNS software, map version etc. Reset to factory settings: Reset to basic settings. Select Start demo using UP or DOWN and press ENTER. This feature demonstrates the system by simulating a trip to a specified destination. It is possible to apply all settings during the demonstration.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 56 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Symbols - facilities Airport City hall Historical monument Night life/music club Amusement park Community center Hospital Park & Ride Hotel Parking garage Ice skating Parking lot Library Police station Liquid petroleum gas Public sport airport ATM Automobile club Bank Bowling 56 Commuter rail station Compressed natural gas Conven./exhib.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 60 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Questions and answers Questions and answers Q - The car's position on the map is incorrect or jumps A - The Global Positioning System (GPS) indicates the car's position with an accuracy of about 65 feet (20 meter). Accuracy may be even less when driving on roads lying parallel to another road, winding roads, roads on several levels and also after driving a long distance without making any distinct turns.
VNS P2w820us.book Page 61 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Questions and answers I am planning a long trip but do not want to specify destinations in the cities that I will be passing. What is the easiest way to set up an itinerary? Select intermediate destinations on the map using the pointer. The system will automatically guide you to the final destination even if you drive past the intermediate destinations.
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VNS P2w820us.book Page 63 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM Index A Address as destination ..................................20 Alternative route ...........................................40 Arrange the itinerary ....................................36 Arrow navigation ..........................................39 B BACK .........................................................8, 9 Basic functions ...............................................9 Book structure ............................................
VNS P2w820us.book Page 64 Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:11 PM N Navigation settings .......................................51 NAVIGATOR ............................................8, 9 Next guidance point .....................................10 P Pointer (cursor) .............................................47 Position of the car .........................................60 Present position ............................................10 Q Questions and answers .................................
