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: The drive should be formatted as exFAT or FAT32 (though exFAT is often more reliable for large files).

: You will need an empty USB flash drive. Recommended sizes are 64 GB for North America and 128 GB for Europe. volvo-map-updates

For vehicles equipped with (common in models from 2014–2022), follow these steps to update: : The drive should be formatted as exFAT

: Transferring data to a USB can take 1–3 hours depending on your internet speed. Loading it into the car can take another 15 minutes to 2 hours. For vehicles equipped with (common in models from

: Small regional updates (e.g., just a single state or country) can often be done over-the-air via the car's "Download Center," but full market updates (e.g., all of North America) require the USB method.

: Visit the Volvo Support Downloads page, select your model and year, and download the "Map Downloader" for Windows or Mac.

: You can continue to drive while the update installs. If you turn off the car, the process will pause and automatically resume when you start the car again.