S90 Questions

arashtrip · Jun 4th, 2020, 10:35

Hi,

I finally got my new S90. I have tried to learn all of its features but there are some issues that I wanted to ask here before turning to the dealer:
-I connect my phone to the white frame USB port and the phone is charging. but the USB icon is still inactive and I cannot do anything with the phone. Should I do anything before using the USB for the connection?

-based on your experience, are you happy with its navigation? I had a test yesterday and it did not warn me about one or two speed cameras. It was ok for the rest of the journey but I think TomTom offering a better service.

-Another issue about the navigation is entering the postcode. it sometimes does not find the address when I enter the full postecode in the search box. in one occasion it found it when I searched again the next day. I had to use the volvo on call app to send the full postcode to the car.

-I used Pilot Assist and liked it. it has also Automatic speed limiter. Is it possible to combine these two? I mean when the car was on Pilot Assist, it could adjust the speed based on the road speed limit.

Thanks in advance.

EssexExile · Jun 4th, 2020, 11:23

I don't use the navigation system, I find Google maps on my phone connected using Android Auto is much better.

arashtrip · Jun 4th, 2020, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssexExile

I don't use the navigation system, I find Google maps on my phone connected using Android Auto is much better.

thanks and then I come back to my first question as I am not able to connect my phone using USB and then use Android Auto. In that case, I would go with Waze.

Peacocksean · Jun 4th, 2020, 12:41

No it’s not possible to use the speed limiter and pilot assist in combination. Post codes only work in the sat nav if the correct spacing is used.

arashtrip · Jun 4th, 2020, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peacocksean

No it’s not possible to use the speed limiter and pilot assist in combination. Post codes only work in the sat nav if the correct spacing is used.

thanks but I placed a space between two parts and it still did not work.

techwatcher · Jun 4th, 2020, 15:39

The navigation is OK, if a little basic. Volvo's navigation system has been 'dumbed down' over the years.

I like having a large map in the centre display, and map updates are free of charge and produced regularly for you to install. Safety camera updates are included as part of the map updates.

arashtrip · Jun 4th, 2020, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by techwatcher

The navigation is OK, if a little basic. Volvo's navigation system has been 'dumbed down' over the years.

I like having a large map in the centre display, and map updates are free of charge and produced regularly for you to install. Safety camera updates are included as part of the map updates.

funny point is that when I say the same postcode using the voice control, the system finds it!

Jun 4th, 2020, 10:35	#1
arashtrip New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cambridgeshire	S90 Questions Hi, I finally got my new S90. I have tried to learn all of its features but there are some issues that I wanted to ask here before turning to the dealer: -I connect my phone to the white frame USB port and the phone is charging. but the USB icon is still inactive and I cannot do anything with the phone. Should I do anything before using the USB for the connection? -based on your experience, are you happy with its navigation? I had a test yesterday and it did not warn me about one or two speed cameras. It was ok for the rest of the journey but I think TomTom offering a better service. -Another issue about the navigation is entering the postcode. it sometimes does not find the address when I enter the full postecode in the search box. in one occasion it found it when I searched again the next day. I had to use the volvo on call app to send the full postcode to the car. -I used Pilot Assist and liked it. it has also Automatic speed limiter. Is it possible to combine these two? I mean when the car was on Pilot Assist, it could adjust the speed based on the road speed limit. Thanks in advance. Last edited by arashtrip; Jun 4th, 2020 at 10:37.

Jun 4th, 2020, 11:23	#2
EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:08 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	I don't use the navigation system, I find Google maps on my phone connected using Android Auto is much better. __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

Jun 4th, 2020, 12:41	#4
Peacocksean New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2022 12:35 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hull	No it’s not possible to use the speed limiter and pilot assist in combination. Post codes only work in the sat nav if the correct spacing is used. __________________ MY 2017, S90 D4 Inscription, Savile grey, Charcoal, Winter plus, BLIS.

Jun 4th, 2020, 15:39	#6
techwatcher Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:08 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Greater Manchester	The navigation is OK, if a little basic. Volvo's navigation system has been 'dumbed down' over the years. I like having a large map in the centre display, and map updates are free of charge and produced regularly for you to install. Safety camera updates are included as part of the map updates. __________________ XC60 B5 Diesel MY2021

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