Language on Display screen

[pieman]

Hi,

I have a 02 XC70 comming from Japan to NZ where I live, the info display screen is in Japanese, is there a way to change the language on these?

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks
q

[japanxc]

I currently live here and my S40 is Japanese. I asked the dealer if they could change it to english and was told it is not possible. Sorry.

[Willy]

According to Vadis, the language can be changed:
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New software can be downloaded into the driver information module. When ordering software, the hardware and the software in the car is compared to the Volvo central database. If the comparison is OK the software is downloaded to the control module.

If the comparison between the car and Volvo central database does not correspond, the database is updated with the configuration of the car. The software download then begins.

The driver information module is integrated in the combined instrument panel. When replacing the control module the entire combined instrument panel must also be replaced.

The language in the combined instrument panel can be changed. This is done by ordering new software for the driver information module from the replacement parts catalogue. In the replacement parts catalogue there is software for reloading the driver information module (reloading driver information module) and software for changing to 15 different languages. Reloading reloads the same software that was installed before the control module was replaced.

There are other functions for the combined control module which can be ordered. However, these are not downloaded into the driver information module but into the central electronic module. There are functions such as the trip computer.

A number of customer parameters can be programmed into the driver information module.

The following data can be programmed into the driver information module. Programming:

-Conditions for the service reminder indicator (SRI) to light, mileage, time and engine hours
-If the instrument panel should display zeroes for the mileage
-Unit for temperature. Fahrenheit or Celsius
-Unit in the trip computer (only applies to cars with trip computers). Fuel consumption can be displayed in litres per 100 km, miles per GB Gallon, miles per US Gallon and kilometres per litre
-12 or 24 hour clock display.

These customer parameters are stored in the control module but not in the Volvo central database. This means that the customer parameters must be reprogrammed when the hardware is replaced.

[JRL]

BTW try again.
You gave me an Incorrect VIN

[jdj2]

I had to have this done on my car when I imported it as well.

The dealer gave me a hard time at first, saying they would not work on imported "grey market" vehicles, but relented when I pointed out that most dealerships make more money in the shop than the sales floor ;)

They certainly CAN do it, it's just a question of if they will.

Good Luck!

[kamiar]

The dealer in Montreal did it for me for free, from French to English though....

[pieman]

So I got a quote from my local dealer, $450 for the software pack and another $80 for the dealers time to do the install.

Is there any other (read) cheaper way to change the language or obtain the pack?

Thanks
Quin

[Miliceman]

The dealer in Montreal did it for me for free, from French to English though....


And here in Quebec City, Volvo de Quebec done the same on my '06 XC, but from english to french, no charge.