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or several gears in line with the driving state and the vehicle accelerates. The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has reached its maximum revolutions for this gear range.
WARNING
Please note that using the kickdown function can result in the driven wheels spinning on a smooth or slippery road surface - risk of skidding!
Dynamic shift programme
The automatic gearbox of your vehicle is controlled electronically. Shifting up and down through the gears is performed automatically on the basis of pre-defined driving programmes.
Adopting a moderate style of driving will cause the gearbox to select the most economical driving programme. Shifting up into a higher gear as soon as possible and shifting down as late as possible will have a favourable effect on your fuel consumption.
Adopting a sporty style of driving with rapid movements of the accelerator pedal combined with sharp acceleration and frequent changes in speed, exploiting the top speed of the car or depressing the accelerator pedal (kickdown function), will cause the gearbox to switch over to this style of driving and shift down earlier with frequent changes in gears in comparison to the moderate style of driving.
Selecting the most appropriate driving programme for the particular style of driving is a continuous process. Irrespective of this it is, however, possible to switch or shift down into a dynamic shift programme by depressing the accelerator rapidly. The gearbox shifts down into a lower gear matching the speed of the car and this allows you to accelerate rapidly (e.g. when overtaking) without having to depress the accelerator pedal fully into the kickdown range. The original programme will be reactivated to match your particular style of driving once the gearbox has shifted up again.
When driving in hilly regions, the gears are selected to match uphill and downhill sections. This avoids the gearbox frequently shifting up and down when negotiating an uphill stretch. When driving downhill, it is possible to shift down into the Tiptronic position, in order to exploit the engine brake torque.
Tiptronic
The Tiptronic allows the driver to also shift gears manually.
Switching over to manual shifting
– Push the selector lever to the right out of position D. As soon as the
gearbox has switched over, 6 5 4 3 2 1 appears in the display, with the
gear engaged being highlighted.
Shifting up gears
– One-touch forward of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position)
⇒fig. 120 .
Fig. 120 Selector lever: Manual shifting of gears
Fig. 121 Information display: Manual shifting of gears
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Shifting down gears
– One-touch back of the selector lever (in the Tiptronic position) .
It is possible to switch over to manual both when the car is stationary and also when driving.
When you accelerate, the gearbox shifts up automatically in gears 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 into the next higher gear just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
If you select a lower gear, the automatic gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine overrevving.
If you operate the kickdown function, the gearbox shifts into a lower gear in line with the vehicle speed and engine speed.
Emergency programme
An emergency programme exists in the event of a fault in the system.
The gearbox operates in a corresponding emergency programme if there are func-tional faults in the gearbox electronics. This is indicated by all of the segments in the display lighting up or going out.
It is possible to continue to move the selector lever into all the positions. In the positions D and S the gearbox remains engaged in the 3rd gear. It is also possible to continue to engage reverse gear in the position R.
The manual shift programme (Tiptronic) is switched off in the emergency mode.
If the gearbox has switched over to emergency mode, drive to the nearest specialist garage in order to have the fault rectified.
Tow-starting and towing vehicle
Tow-starting a vehicle
It is not possible to tow-start or push-start vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox.
you can use jump-start cables connected to the battery of another vehicle for starting your car if the vehicle battery is flat ⇒page 208.
Towing a vehicle
Please pay attention to the following information if it comes necessary to tow-in your car ⇒page 209.A-
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Operating the radio
The driver can set the basic functions of the radio system by simply operating the buttons on the multi-functional module* behind the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the radio system ⇒fig. 122.
This applies only if your radio equipment has been installed at the factory. You can of course operate the radio system at the appliance. You will find a description in the operating instructions of your radio system.
By pressing the buttons, you can carry out the following functions:
The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio system.
Note
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are matched to a power output of 30 W.
ButtonRadioCD
Thumbwheel for stored trans-mitter
forward 
back 
Title search
forward
back 
Increase volume  
Decrease volume  
Fig. 122 Multi-functional module: Buttons for the operation of the radio
A1
A2
A3
Frequency search back Reading the
previous CD 
Frequency search forward Reading the
following CD 
Mute switch 
ButtonRadioCD
A4
A5
A6
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Radio and mobile phone operation
The driver can set the basic functions of the radio and telephone system by simply operating the buttons on the multi-functional module* behind the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation without being distracted as little as possible by operating the radio system ⇒fig. 123.
This applies only if your radio and mobile phone equipment has been installed at the factory. You can of course operate the radio and mobile system at the appliance. You will find a description in the operating instructions of your radio system.
By pressing the buttons, you can carry out the following functions:
The buttons apply for the respective operating mode of the current radio system.Note
The operation of the mobile phone fitted with multi-functional module* is only possible on certain models of mobile phone. More detailed information is available from your Škoda Service Partner.
Fig. 123 Multi-functional module: Buttons for the radio and mobile phone operation
ButtonRadioCDPhone
Thumbwheel for stored transmitter
forward 
back 
Title search
forward
back 
Scroll through with the aid of the thumbwheel
Increase volume  
Decrease volume  
Switching over between radio system and mobile phone 
without functionReceive, accept a call, call up menu telephone,
confirm menu selection  /  / 
without functionActivation/deactivation button for voice control 
(button PTT)
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
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Universal telephone preinstallation with voice
control*
The voice control is activated according to equipment installed on the vehicle by pressing the button PTT (push to talk)  on the adapter ⇒fig. 124 or the button  on the multi-functional module* ⇒page 108.
A phone phonebook is part of the mobile phone preinstallation with voice control. In the phone phonebook there are 1500 free memory locations available. This phone phonebook can be used in line with the mobile telephone.
For vehicles fitted with multi-functional module*, the operation is performed via the function buttons on the module ⇒page 108.
Furthermore the volume can be changed individually at any time with the button for setting the radio or on vehicles fitted with multi-functional module* with func-tion buttons on the steering wheel.
If the system answers with the voice response “Telephone is not ready”, please check the operating state of the telephone as follows:
•Is the telephone switched on?
•Is the PIN code entered?
Dialogue
The period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice commands and carry out the voice commands, is called DIALOGUE. The system gives audible feed-
back and guides you if necessary through the relevant functions. You can start or end the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button. You can also end the dialogue with the voice command CANCEL.
The dialogue is always automatically ended after carrying out an operation, e.g. after erasing the name from the phonebook.
The dialogue of the incoming call is immediately interrupted and you can accept the call by pressing the button .
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “Sorry?” and a new entry can be performed. After the 3rd error the answer “Cancel” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on the following factors:
•Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive voice pauses.
•Avoid insufficient articulation.
•Close the doors, windows and sliding roof, in order to reduce or stop disturbing exterior noise.
•It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your voice is louder than the increased surrounding noise.
•During the dialogue avoid additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously talking occupants.
•Do not speak, if the system makes an announcement.
•The microphone for voice control is directed to the driver and front passenger. Therefore the driver and the front passenger can operate the equipment.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent, so that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
Fig. 124 Button for switching on the voice control
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Voice commands for operating the phone phone book
Other possible commands
Enter PIN code
A PIN code must be entered before operating the system.
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command ENTER PIN/PIN CODE after the signal tone.
After this command the PIN code can be entered.
The entry of the PIN code is only possible if:
•The ignition and
•the mobile phone are switched on.
The digits zero to nine are permitted. The system detects no continuous digit c o m b i n a t i o n s s uc h a s t w e n t y - t h re e , b u t o n l y i n d i v i d u a l l y s po ke n d i g i ts ( t w o , t h re e ) . After each order of digits (separation through brief voice pause) the detected digits are repeated.
Notes for entering the PIN code
•When entering a PIN code with more than 8 digits, the system indicates “The PIN is too long”.
Voice commandActivity
SAVE/STORE NAMES/NAME/NUMBER
After this command a name with its telephone number can be stored in the phone phone book ⇒page 114.
SELECT NAMES/NAMEAfter this command a telephone number which was stored under its given name in the phone phone book can be selected ⇒page 114.
DELETE NAMES/NAMEAfter this command a name in the phone phone book can be erased ⇒page 115.
LISTEN TO/PLAY PHONEBOOKAfter this command you can listen-in to the phone phone book ⇒page 115.
DELETE PHONEBOOKAfter this command the complete phone book or a name can be erased ⇒page 115.
Voice commandActivity
DIALThe telephone number is selected.
STOREThe name and the telephone number are stored in the phone phonebook or the entered PIN code is stored.
REPEATThe entered name or the digits are repeated. Then the system requests with voice response “please pro-ceed” the entry of further digits or commands.
BACK
The entered name or the last entered order of digits is erased. Previously entered groups of digits are repeated. Then the system requests with voice response “please proceed” the entry of further digits or commands.
DELETE
All entered digits are erased. Then the system requests with voice response “The number is deleted. The number please” the entry of further digits or commands.
CANCELThe dialogue is ended.
Voice commandActivity
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Example for selecting an entry out of the phone voice phonebook
You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the voice command CANCEL.
Listening-in to the voice phonebook
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command LISTEN TO/PLAY PHONEBOOK after the signal
tone.
After giving this command the phone voice phone book is read out by the system. By pressing the PTT button when announcing the desired name, the corresponding telephone number is being dialed; the system answers: “The number is being dialed”.
Delete names
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command DELETE NAMES/NAME after the signal tone.
After giving this command, there is the possibility to erase a stored entry in the phone voice phone book.
Example for erasing an entry out of the phone voice phonebook
You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the voice command CANCEL.
If the user answers with NO, the system answers with “Cancel” and the dialogue is ended.
Delete voice phonebook
– Press the PTT button.
– Give the command DELETE PHONEBOOK after the signal tone.
After giving this command there is the possibility to erase the complete phone voice phone book or the individually stored names out of the phone phone book.
Voice commandAnnouncement
SELECT NAMES/NAME“The name please”
CO M PA N Y X Y Z“Company XYZ”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5 seconds.
“Possible commands are: dial, repeat, back”
DIAL“The number is being dialed”
Voice commandAnnouncement
DELETE NAMES/NAME“The name please”
COMPANY XYZ“Do you want to delete the entry Company XYZ?”
YES“Delete?”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5 seconds.
“Possible commands are: yes, no, repeat, cor-rect”
YES“The name is deleted”
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Example for erasing the complete voice phonebook
You can interrupt the dialogue at any time by pressing the PTT button or with the voice command CANCEL.
Example for erasing individual names out of the phone voice phonebook
As long as the voice phonebook is read out, other entries can be erased by pressing the PTT button.
You can end the dialogue at any time with the voice command CANCEL.
Bluetooth™*
The Bluetooth technology serves as cableless connection of a mobile
phone to a hands-free system of your vehicle.
In order to connect a mobile phone with Bluetooth to the hands-free
system, it is necessary to adapt the phone and the hands-free system to
each other. Detailed information on this is provided in the operating
instructions of your mobile phone. The following essential steps for
connecting the mobile phone must be carried out:
– Switch on the ignition.
– If necessary switch on the mobile phone.
– Select the corresponding menu option on the mobile phone, which
searches for suitable Bluetooth devices (hands-free system).
– If the hands-free system on the display of the mobile telephone
announces Skoda UHV, enter the PIN 1234 within 30 seconds and
wait, until the connection is established. 4)
In the modern business world as well as within the private sector the mobile communication gains increasingly on importance. Mobile phones from different manufacturers can be connected with the hands-free system by means of Blue-tooth. During the connecting procedure, no other mobile phone may be connected via Bluetooth with the hands-free system.
Up to four mobile phones can be connected to the hands-free system by means of Bluetooth, whereby only one mobile phone can communicate via Bluetooth with the hands-free system. If a fifth mobile phone is connected to the handsfree-system, then the telephone, which has been used together with the handsfree system for the shortest period, is disconnected.
Voice commandAnnouncement
DELETE PHONEBOOK“Do you want to delete the whole phonebook?”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5 seconds.
“Possible commands are: yes, no, repeat”
YES“Are you sure?”
YES“The phonebook is deleted”
Voice commandAnnouncement
DELETE PHONEBOOK“Do you want to delete the whole phonebook?”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5 seconds.
“Possible commands are: yes, no, repeat”
NOThe phonebook is read out.
When announcing the entry to be erased, press the PTT button.“Do you want to delete (name)?”
If no entry is put in, the following announcement is made after about 5 seconds.
“Possible commands are: yes, no”
YES“The name is deleted”
Continue reading out the phone book.
4)Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorization for establishing a Bluetoothconnection is performed via the input of a code. If the input for the authorization is neces-sary, it must always be performed when re-establishing the Bluetooth connection.
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