2007 SKODA OCTAVIA navigation system

Navigation
14Navigation OverviewHow does the navigation system work, and how is it operated?
An optimal route is defined using sensors, satellites and
traffic reports and the driver is then guided to his or her
destination.The current vehicle position is determined using a system of satellites
(GPS - Global Positioning System). Sensors in the vehicle measure
distances that have been driven. Measured values are compared using
the detailed map material on the navigation CD and corrected with the
assistance of TMC traffic announcements as necessary. An optimal route
to the destination is determined in this way.
Navigation announcements and direction arrows shown on the screen
and in the combi-instrument guide you safely and conveniently to your
destination. You can drive to a given address in towns you are unfamiliar
with, or drive to the nearest garage or be guided to a hotel.
In this chapter, answers can be found to the following questions:x
What rules do I have to keep to when using the navigation system?
Ÿ page 14, “Safety”
x
How do I use the navigation CD? Ÿpage 15, “The navigation CD”
x
Can I listen to music when using the navigation system? Ÿpage 15,
“General notes”
x
What happens if I leave the recommended route? Ÿpage 15,
“General notes”
x
Can a navigation announcement be repeated? Ÿpage 39,
“Announcement of navigation recommendations”
x
How does the radio navigation system respond when driving in an
underground car park or a tunnel? Ÿpage 15, “General notes”
x
How do I enter destinations? Ÿpage 17, “Destination entry”
x
How can I enter garages, restaurants or hotels as destinations?
Ÿ page 21, “Special destinations close to the address”
x
Can I store destinations in a memory? Ÿpage 23, “Destination
memory”
x
What parameters can I set for route calculation? Ÿpage 27, “Param-
eters for route calculation”
x
What can I see on the screen? Ÿ page 32, “Map and symbol displays”
x
Can I stop the route guidance function before I reach my destination?
Ÿ page 38, “Route guidance”
SafetyThe navigation system determines the position of the vehicle, the direction
and distance and the route to a selected destination without taking traffic
regulations into account. Navigation recommendations are given as
announcements by the system. Direction arrows are also shown on the
screen. The destination is entered when the vehicle is stationary. The
route guidance function is designed for cars and is thus unsuitable for
larger commercial vehicles.
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WARNING
x
Please observe the laws of road traffic legislation when
following the recommendations made by your navigation system.
x
Route guidance is subject to constant changes despite the
information about one-way streets, pedestrian zones etc. stored on
the navigation CD. Information on traffic lights, stop and right of
way signs, parking and stopping restrictions as well as lane
constrictions is not included in the navigation system. Traffic signs
and legislation always have priority over the recommendations
made by the system.
x
Adjust your speed to suit road traffic conditions and also
weather and visibility conditions. Do not drive faster in fog, for
example, if the navigation system tells you to do so.
The navigation CDInserting the navigation CD
– Press the button Ÿpage 2, fig. 1 to eject any CD in the
CD slot.
– Remove the CD and insert the navigation CD with the written side facing up.
– Push the CD into the slot until the radio navigation system pulls it in. The program stored on the navigation CD is loaded.
Do not remove the navigation CD before the loading process
is finished.
The navigation CD contains a digitalised road map. The extent to which
small villages, streets and house numbers are contained on the CD
depends on the CD version.
The content of the CD is constantly being updated. You will receive infor-
mation on new updates at your next Škoda Service. You will need a new
navigation CD for every country that you travel to.
Note
If the text CD ? is displayed in the small marking above the button,
the CD inserted in the CD drive can not be read.General notesYou can continue to listen to the radio or CD (via the CD changer) whilst
you are being guided to your destination.
When entering an address (town, street), only those letters or symbols
which make up a logical entry will be presented. A list of possible names
will be shown. Do not forget to enter the blank space in names made up
of more than one word, such as High Wycombe.
The route will be recalculated if you leave or disregard the route that was
originally calculated. This process takes only a few seconds.
The last announcement made can be repeated. The volume of a naviga-
tion recommendation can be changed whilst it is being made.
A variety of different information on the route can be called up during
active route guidance. The scroll function can be used to page through
lists shown on the screen, either line by line or page by page.
If the display Off Road appears on the screen, it means you are located
on a non-digitalised street, e.g. on a farm track. The GPS satellites will not
be able to reach your antenna when you are in a tunnel or underground
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– Enter the letters or numbers by turning and pressing the menu knob.
– You will see a list of names or numbers in the lower half of the screen. Press to enter the list.
– Select a name from the list by turning and pushing the menu knob. You can scroll through several pages of the list using the
scroll markers , , and and confirm your selection
by pressing .
– Press to select a special destination close to the destination address (town, street etc.) that you have already
entered.
and mark characters and deleted characters.
will display language-specific characters as necessary.
The term “Town” is used regardless of how many people live there. Both
a village of 100 inhabitants and a city with 1 million are named as towns.
A list of names to choose from will appear for town names which are used
more than once. The system will automatically switch to street entry after
town entry and then to house number entry. The centre of the town will be
offered as a destination if the town is so small that none of the streets have
been digitally mapped.
The keys and will not be active if a town name has
not been entered.
Note
Enter an intersection and house number as described.
Last destinations
The last destinations that have been used will be stored
automatically.
OKs
q
t
u
OK
Close to addr.
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Stree t
House number
Last dest. back with ESC
Last dest.
Bra-0080
Fig. 18 Last destina-
tions
Delete
Cancel
Edit memory back with ESC
Delete last dest.
Bra-0043
Fig. 19 Deleting last
destinations
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Destination memoryStoring destination, stopover destination, flagged destination or location
Storing the different destinations means giving them a
name and storing them in the radio navigation system.
– After entering a new address, press (starting from the Naviga-
tion main menu) Ÿpage 16, fig. 13 , .
– Press to open the letter input menu.
– Enter a name for your destination, e.g. “Mr. Smith” or “Holiday home”.
– Press to save the destination with the name.The destination can now be called up from the memory as you need it. The
name should be short and clear. You can also use the names that are
suggested.
You enter the destination name in the same way used for entering a street
name Ÿpage 18.
back with ESC
Edit memory
Clear dest. memory Delete destinationSort destinations
Rename destination
Delete last dest. Save positionSave flagged dest.
Save stopover
Save dest.
Bra-0084
Fig. 24 Editing the
memory
Save destination
Save destination
back with ESC
Exhibition centre
Bra-0085
Fig. 25 Storing the
destination
Destination
Edit memory
Save dest.OK
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Traffic jam Ÿpage 27, fig. 32
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Slow-moving traffic
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Road closed
The navigation system will calculate the quickest possible route when the
dynamic route guidance option is active. The system might well guide you
through a traffic jam if the diversion would be longer. Note
x
The dynamic route guidance option will only function if you are
receiving at least one TMC radio station.
x
The radio navigation system will automatically look for a new TMC
station if you leave the reception area of the one you are using. The station
you are listening to, however, does not have to be a TMC station.
x
The dynamic route guidance option will always use motorways, ferries
and toll roads.
x
The quality of the dynamic route guidance depends on the information
contained in the traffic announcements. The radio stations broadcasting
this information are responsible for the content.
Settings
The vehicle position can be entered manually and you can
then start a demonstration journey.
AA
AB
AC
DemoPos. on map Position Town
back with ESC
inactive
Syst. settings active
Set-up
Bra-0093
Fig. 33 Settings in the
Navigation main menu
Position Junction
25m ahead
Direction
Distance
back with ESC
Bra-0094
Fig. 34 Position
settings
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Entering your position
– Press in the Navigation main menu Ÿpage 16, fig. 13
to enter the vehicle position.
– Press . The entry window for the town appears. The entry for the street is made after you make your
entry and confirm it with . After confirming the name of the
street you will see a list of the streets which have an intersec-
tion with the named street.
– Select the intersection and confirm your choice by pressing the menu knob.
– Now enter your position either before or after this intersection in metres and also enter the direction of travel using the points
of the compass.
– Confirm your entry by pressing . The screen display will return to the Navigation main menu.
Entering your position on the map
– Press and then to see your set position on the map. The scale of the map can be altered using the two
top left-hand function keys.
– Press the button Ÿpage 2, fig. 1 twice to return to
the Navigation main menu.
Starting the demonstration
– Press and then select active. The navigation system is
activated. – The radio navigation system will now travel along the route
virtually from start to finish if the route guidance function is
started. You can listen to announcements and look at displays.
The navigation system will need some time for an exact definition of your
position if you have transported your vehicle using the train or a ferry. Your
position can be entered manually if the automatic definition is not
successful.
The manual position input can be used to calculate a route between any
two points regardless of where the vehicle is actually located.
Set-upPosition location
OK
OK
Set-up
Position map
ESC
A11
Demo
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34Changing display options
The map type and display can be selected, although some
settings cannot be seen until active route guidance has
started.–Press Ÿpage 32, fig. 37 to change the display options.x
location – Shows your position on the map.
x
destin. – Shows the area surrounding your destination.
x
overview – Shows the entire route.
The map will always be shown in the direction North at the top if you have
chosen the map type overview or destin. . In the map display option auto,
a detail map (up to 2 km per cm) with the direction of travel at the top and
an overview map (as of 5 km per cm) with North at the top will be shown.
x
auto – The system selects the map display.
x
travel – The display always adjusts to the direction of travel.
x
north – North is always at the top of the display.
x
high – Smaller scales are given priority for the automatic scale selec-
tion.
x
low – Larger scales are given priority for the automatic scale selection.
The settings for Autozoom will only take effect if
{ is pressed in the map
display Ÿpage 32, fig. 37 .
x
travel t. – Shows the remaining travel time.
x
arrival – Shows the estimated arrival time Ÿ page 32, fig. 37 .
auto
Set-upAutozoom
back with ESC
detailed overview
travel
location
Syst. settings Time format
widedest.
arrival
travel t. north
Map type
Alignment
Bra-0100
Fig. 40 Display
options

Map typeAlignment
Autozoom
AA
Time format
AB
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Position display
The current information on the position of the vehicle is
shown here.
GPS status (number of satellite receptions, positioning mode)
including the direction and distance to destination (with active route
guidance).
Direction of travel
Altitude (GPS altitude). If too few satellites are received to calculate
the altitude, the display is green.
v
GPS position (longitude)

GPS position (latitude)
The direction of travel is shown in degrees and also in the form of a
compass.
The GPS status shows the number of satellites as dots and also shows
the positioning mode (NO FIX, 2D FIX, 3D FIX).
x
NO FIX – The GPS reception is not sufficient to fix the position of the
vehicle.
x
If the position definition for NO FIX is only possible using the wheel
sensors (underground garage etc), the GPS coordinates will be displayed
in green. The GPS coordinates will no longer be shown following a long
distance with NO FIX in the display or if it is not possible to determine the
position.
x
2D FIX – The horizontal position of the vehicle can be determined, but
not the altitude (altitude display is green).
x
3D FIX – Position and altitude can be determined.
The altitude given is accurate to r15 m at altitudes between 0 m and
+5000m. The system will be less accurate if the GPS reception is bad or
weather conditions are poor.
The direction to the destination is shown in the form of a marking outside
the compass. If the destination is not in the area displayed by the compass
(i.e. to the side or behind the vehicle), the marking is shown as an arrow
to the side in question.
Position displ. back with ESC
Compass
A
B
C
Bra-0105
Fig. 45 Position
display
AAABAC
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