Volvo on call

MikeS100 · Feb 23rd, 2019, 15:56

I went to look at an 08 XC90 today that had Volvo on call. What would that give me on an 08 car, is it a good thing to have?

Thanks

SwissXC90 · Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:17

OnCall is a safety system that calls automatically when you crash the car and airbags go off
(over simplified)

It is a subscription service.

It also gives you a few features via an app. In 2008 quite limited, but some exist.

MikeS100 · Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:35

That's interesting, thanks. I saw reference to an app when searching online but I couldn't see anything about it in the owners manual.

Paul Wildsmith · Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:38

its actually two systems, SOS and On Call. The SOS system which will call out if you're in a crash, or you press the button to summon help, is subscription free. The On Call can give you access (via an app on your phone) to tasks such as locking/unlocking the car remotely, sending map destination etc.. It can also be used to remotely unlock your car for you if you've lost your key. You can speak to the On Call people, and I (guess) ask them for some information - but to be honest not sure what they can do for you!

MikeS100 · Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:42

Great, thanks. So probably not something I would hold out for but sounds like it could have it's uses if it happens to be fitted

Feb 23rd, 2019, 15:56	#1
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Volvo on call I went to look at an 08 XC90 today that had Volvo on call. What would that give me on an 08 car, is it a good thing to have? Thanks __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:17	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	OnCall is a safety system that calls automatically when you crash the car and airbags go off (over simplified) It is a subscription service. It also gives you a few features via an app. In 2008 quite limited, but some exist. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:35	#3
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	That's interesting, thanks. I saw reference to an app when searching online but I couldn't see anything about it in the owners manual. __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:38	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 21:14 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	its actually two systems, SOS and On Call. The SOS system which will call out if you're in a crash, or you press the button to summon help, is subscription free. The On Call can give you access (via an app on your phone) to tasks such as locking/unlocking the car remotely, sending map destination etc.. It can also be used to remotely unlock your car for you if you've lost your key. You can speak to the On Call people, and I (guess) ask them for some information - but to be honest not sure what they can do for you! __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:42	#5
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Great, thanks. So probably not something I would hold out for but sounds like it could have it's uses if it happens to be fitted __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

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