2024 XC60 B5 AWD Polestar Optimised

[TBP88]

I hope my thread helps future Volvo owners.
If you have the Google enabled Volvos, please note the below 👇

Best to switch off all advertising and maybe even remove your personal Google Account from the car itself to avoid ad tracking.

Using Android Auto is still fine - no breadcrumbs passed to the car's Google system to track you 😂 You can put the car's Google system into offline mode and just use Android Auto, which still works well and allows map details to show up on the driver's display in full screen mode.

These settings are hidden deep into the car's menus, so some digging is required.

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Unreal that this is something we actually need to consider *in a car*.

 

[MR_Y]

Minor updates:

1. The Volvo app allows one to get into a chat with Volvo Head Office to answer technical questions. The responses were so well written and quick, that I asked them if they are an AI bot or a human. Here is the response 😂


2. Google is launching a major UX update for the Google enabled Volvos (mine included). This changes the main screen to have hot keys to access the driving modes (Polestar with one click, instead of diving into the settings menu) and includes a contextual bar (shortcuts to commonly used apps/features). The driver screen also gets a much needed update.
Google Gemini will also be included as alternative or replacement for Google Assistant.


3. The PPF (installed by the dealership in partnership with a reputable fitment centre in Sandton) is lifting on the lower bumper. The car is booked in later this month for a new application on the lower bumper. No fuss, no cost. I know some places may argue that the PPF is lifting because of high pressure washing (even when it is not the case), but no such issues with Tom Campher Volvo. Noting that the PPF was fitted 3 months ago.


4. No issues to report with the car itself. I hit 20,000km recently (travelled 6,000km in the last 3 months). Looking forward to a nice long road trip in April