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Mobile phones and tw
o-way radio systems
The installation of a mobile phone and two-way radio system in a vehicle should be carried out by a specialist garage. Mobile phones send and receive radio wave
s during a conversation as well as in
standby mode. Radio waves can be harmful
to the human body if their frequency
exceeds certain limit values. Škoda Auto permits the operation of mobile
phones and two-way radio systems with
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of up to 10 watts. It is essential that you inform yourself at
a specialist garage about the possibilites to
assemble and operate systems
which have a power output of more than 10 W. They
will inform you which technical possibilit
ies exist for retrofitting mobile phones.
When using a mobille phone inside the vehicl
e, which is not inserted into the phone
adapter, and thus has no connection to the
external aerial, the electromagnetic radia-
tion can exceed the current limit value. We therefore recommend to operate a mobile phone in the vehicle only when it is conne
cted to an external aerial via the phone
adapter. This improves the quality of the connection. Operation of mobile phones or two-way ra
dio systems may interfere with functioning
of the electronic systems of your vehicle. The reasons for this may be:•
no external aerial,
•
external aerial incorrectly installed,
•
transmission power greater than 10 watts.
WARNING
•
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio
system is operated in the vehicle
without using a special exte
rnal aerial or an extern
al aerial which has been
incorrectly installed, this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field in the interior of the vehicle.•
Please concentrate fully at
all times on your driving!
•
You must not install two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts on
the covers of the airbags or within the immediate deployment range of airbags. This might result in injuries to the
occupants in the event of an accident.
•
Never leave a mobile phone on a seat, on
the dash panel or in another area,
from which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeuver, an accident or a collision. In this case, the occupants of the vehicle might be injured.
Note
Observe the country-specific regulations for the use of mobile phones in vehicles.Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II*IntroductionThe telephone preinstallation GSM ll is a complete and built-in “handsfree-system”, it provides a voice operated convenience mode via the multifunction steering wheel* or the touchscreen of the radio*
or the navigation system*.
All communication between a telephone and
the handsfree-system of your vehicle
can only be established with the help of the Bluetooth
® technology. The adapter*
serves only for charging the telephone and fo
r transmitting the signal to the external
aerial of the vehicle. To ensure an optimum signal transmission, always leave the telephone with the adapter* in the telephone mount. A phone phonebook is part of the mobile ph
one preinstallation with voice control. In
the phone phonebook there are 1 500 free me
mory locations available. This phone
phonebook is independent of the a
ppliance used for the mobile phone.
If the system answers with the voice response “
Telephone is not ready
”, please check
the operating state of the telephone as follows:
a)Only valid for the navigation system Columbus.
WARNING (continued)
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in a jacket pocket, this can lead to diff
iculties when establishing the Bluetooth
®
connection with the handsfree-
system or the data transfer.
Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter* Inserting the mobile phone into the adapter ensures an optimal sending and receiving power and offers at the same time the advan- tage of the battery charging.Only one telephone mount* is factory-fitted. An adapter for the telephone can be purchased from the range of the Škoda original accessories.Inserting the mobile phone with the adapter– First of all push the adapter in the direction of arrow
⇒fig. 127
up to the stop
into the mount. Press the adapter slightly downwards, until it locks securely into position.
– Insert the mobile phone into the adapter (as specified in manufacturer's
instructions).
Removing the mobile phone with the adapter– Press simultaneouly the side locks of the mount and remove the mobile phone and
adapter
⇒fig. 127
.
Note
Please operate your mobile phone exclusively with a suitable adapter in order to keep a low radiation in the vehicle.Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel*The driver can set the basic functions of th
e telephone by simply operating the buttons
located on the steering wheel so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation without being distracted as little as
possible by operating the telephone
⇒fig. 128
.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the telephone preinstallation at the factory. If the side lights are switched on, the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel are illuminated. Overview of the different functions in contrast to the multifunction steering wheel without mobile phone operation
⇒page 126.
Fig. 127 Universal preparation for the phone
AA
AA
Button
Action
Operation
press briefly
Activation/deactivation button for voice control
(button PTT)
turn upwards
Increase volume
turn down- wards
Decrease volumeFig. 128 Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons for the telephone
A1A1A1
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DialogueThe period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice commands and carry out the voice commands, is called DI
ALOGUE. The system gives audible feedback
and guides you if necessary through the relevant functions. You can start or end the dialogue at
any time by pressing the PTT button
on the
adapter*
⇒page 132, fig. 129
or on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 131 or
end it 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. When receiving an incoming call, the dialog
ue is immediately in
terrupted and you can
accept the call by pressing the button°
on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ page 131 or by pressing the button for re
ceiving a call directly on your telephone.
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “
Sorry?
” and a new entry
can be performed. After the 2nd error the system repeats the aid. 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 withou
t 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 nois
e in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously
talking occupants.•
Do not speak, if the syst
em makes an announcement.
•
The microphone for voice control is direct
ed to the driver and front passenger.
Therefore the driver and the front passenger can operate the equipment.
Voice commandsThe digits
zero to nine
are permitted. The system dete
cts no continuous digit combi-
nations such as twenty-three, but only indi
vidually spoken digits (two, three). After
each order of digits (separation through br
ief voice pause) the detected digits are
repeated. The telephone number can be entered as an
interconnected spoken row of digits
(complete number), in the form of order of
digits (separation through a brief voice
pause) or through individually
spoken digits. After each order of digits (separation
through brief voice pause) the
detected digits are repeated.
If you enter more than 20 di
gits, the system announces: “
The number is too long
”.
Additionally for international calls a
Plus (+)
has to be entered in front of the 20 digits.
The voice control is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.Voice commands
Activity
ENTER PIN/PIN CODE
After this command the PIN code of the mobile phone can be entered
⇒page 134.
DIAL NUMBER
After this command a phone number can be entered which establishes a connection to the requested party.
REDIAL
After this command the last selected telephone number is selected again.
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Phone voice phonebook*Example for storing names– Press the PTT button. – Give the command
SAVE/STORE NAMES/NAME/NUMBER
after the signal tone.
After giving this command, the system requests the entry of a name and a telephone number which should be stored in the phone voice phonebook. In the phone voice phonebook up to 50 entries can be stored. The stored entry is shown on the information display* with an asterisk in front of the name. For similar names additional information (e.g. first names) should be stored. Example for storing in
the phone voice phonebook
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI*The input AUX-IN is located below the armrest* of the front seats and is marked with
.
The input MDI is located in the front centre console.
The inputs AUX-IN and MDI connect the ex
ternal audio sources (e.g. iPod or mp3
player) and record music from these device
s via your radio* or navigation system*
installed in the factory. The description of the operation can be found
in the relevant Ow
ner's Manual of your
radio* or your navigation*.
Note
•
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are matched to a power output of the radio and
navigation system of 4x 20°W.•
For the equipment sound system*, the
loudspeakers are matched to a power
output of the amplifier of 4x40°W + 6x20 W.CD changer*The CD changer for the radio and navigation sy
stem is housed on th
e left-hand side of
the luggage compartment.Loading a CD– Press on the button and insert the CD (compact disc) into the CD case . The
CD is automatically loaded onto the next
free position in the CD-changer. The LED
in the corresponding button stops flashing.
Voice command
Announcement
SAVE/STORE NAMES/NAME/NUMBER
“ The name please
”.
COMPANY XYZ
“Please repeat the name
”.
COMPANY XYZ
“The number please
”.
ZERO ONE TWO THREE
“Zero One Two Three
”.
FOUR FIVE SIX
“Four Five Six
”.
If no entry is put in, the following a
nnouncement is made af
ter about 5 seconds.
“Possible commands are: store, repeat, correct, delete or more digits
”.
STORE
“The name COMPANY XYZ is stored
”.
Fig. 130 The CD changer
AA
AB
AD
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SafetyPassive SafetyBasic informationDriving the safe way Passive safety measures reduce the risk
of injury in accident situations.
In this section you will find important info
rmation, tips and notes on the subject of
passive safety in your vehicle. We have
combined everything here which you should
be familiar with, for example, regarding seat
belts, airbags, child seats and safety of
children. It is therefore important, in partic
ular, to comply with the notes and warnings
in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those travelling with you.
WARNING
•
This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.•
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.Safety equipment The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you . In the event of an accident, the safety equipment can redu
ce the risk of injuries. The following list
contains part of the safety
equipment in your vehicle:
•
Three-point seat belts for all the seats,
•
belt force limiter for front seats,
•
belt tensioner for front seats,
•
seat belt height adjuster for front seats,
•
front airbag for the driver and front passenger,
•
driver's knee airbag*,
•
front side airbags*,
•
rear side airbags*,
•
head airbags*,
•
anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system,
•
anchoring points for child seat using the “Top Tether” system,
•
head restraint adjustable for height,
•
adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works togeth
er, in order to optimally protect you and
those travelling with you in accident situat
ions. The safety equipment does not protect
you or the people travelling with you, if
you or your occupants adopt an incorrect
seated position or the equipment is
not correctly adjusted or used.
For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equipment is very important, how it protects you and the occupants, what should be observed when using the equipment and how you and the peop
le travelling with you can make full use
of the existing safety equipment. This
Owner's Manual contains important warning
notes, which you and those travelling with
you should pay attention to in order to
reduce a risk of injury. Safety concerns everybody!Before setting off The driver is always fully responsibl
e for his occupants and for the oper-
ating safety of the vehicle.For your own safety and the safety of the pe
ople travelling with you, please pay atten-
tion to the following points before setting off:
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WARNING
•
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your occupants.•
The driver must maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to
the steering wheel
⇒ page 138, fig. 131
. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that
the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!•
When driving, hold the st
eering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock po
sition. Never hold
the steering wheel
firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel
edge). In such cases, injuries to the
arms, the hands and the head can occur
when the driver airbag is deployed.
•
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se
at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!•
Ensure that there are no objects in
the footwell as an
y objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or
braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the
clutch, to brake or accelerate.
Correct seated position for the front passenger The f ro n t p as s en ger mus t mai n tai n a d i s tan ce of a t l ea s t 25 c m f rom th e dash panel so that the airbag offers him the greatest possible safety it is deployed.For the safety of the front pass
enger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accident, we recommend
the following setting.
•
Adjust the front passenger seat as
far as possible to the rear.
•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top ed
ge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper pa
rt of your head
⇒page 138, fig. 131
.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly
⇒page 143, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
In exceptional cases the front pass
enger airbag can be deactivated
⇒page 154,
“Deactivating an airbag”.
Manual front passenger adjustment
⇒page 12, “Adjusting the front seats”.
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment
⇒page 70, “Adjusting front seats electri-
cally*”.
WARNING
•
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your occupants.•
The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash
panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!•
Always keep your feet in the footwel
l when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply the brake or in the ev
ent of an accident. If an airbag is
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries wh
en adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion!•
The seat backrests must not be angled
too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se
at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats Occupants on the rear seats must sit upright, keep the feet in the foot- well and must have their se
at belts correctly fastened.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of
a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following:•
Adjust the head restraints so that the top edge of the head restraints are at the same
level as the upper part of your head
⇒page 138, fig. 131
.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly
⇒page 143, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
•
If you are transporting
⇒page 156, “Transporting children safely” children in the
vehicle, please use a suitable child restraint system.
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Seat beltsWhy seat belts?It is a proven fact that seat belt
s offer good protection in accidents
⇒fig. 132
. Thus
wearing a seat belt is a legal requirement in most countries. Seat belts which have been correctly fasten
ed and adjusted hold the occupants of the
car in the correct seated position
⇒fig. 132
. The belts reduce the kinetic energy
(energy of motion) to a considerable exte
nt. They also prevent uncontrolled move-
ments which, in turn, may well result in severe injuries. The occupants of a vehicle who have fastened
and correctly adjusted their seat belt,
profit to a major extent from the fact that
the kinetic energy is optimally absorbed by
the belts. The structure of the front end of the vehicle and other passive safety meas- ures, such as the airbag system, also cont
ribute to reducing the kinetic energy. The
energy produced is thus absorbed and there is less risk of injury. Accident statistics prove that seat belts which are fastened and properly adjusted reduce the risk of an injury and enhance the chance of survival in a major accident ⇒ page 141. It is important that you pay attention to
safety measures, particularly when trans-
porting children in the vehicle
⇒page 156, “What you should know about trans-
porting children!”.
WARNING
•
Fasten your seat belt each time before
setting off, also when driving in town!
This also applies to the people seated at the rear - risk of injury!•
Expectant women must also always wear
a seat belt. This is the only way of
ensuring optimal protection for the unborn child
⇒page 143.
•
It is important for the belt webbing to be
properly routed if the seat belts are
to offer the maximum protection. You can see a description of how safety belts should be fitted properly on the next pages.
Note
Please comply with any differing legal requirements when using the seat belts.The physical principle of a frontal collisionFig. 133 The driver is thrown forward if not wear
ing a belt / the rear seat occupant is thrown
forward if not wearing a beltThe physical principle of a frontal a
ccident can be explained quite simply:
Motion energy, so-called kinetic energy, is produced as soon as the vehicle is moving, both for the vehicle and its occupants. The
magnitude of this kinetic energy depends
essentially on the speed at which the vehicl
e is travelling and on the weight of the
vehicle and the occupants. The greater the speed and weight increase, the greater the amount of energy which has to be ab
sorbed in the event of an accident.
Fig. 132 Driver wearing seat belt
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How are seat belts correctly fastened?Fastening three-point seat belts Fasten your seat be
lt before starting!
Fig. 134 Routing of belt webbing for an expect
ant mother / routing of belt webbing over the
shoulders and the lap belt– Correctly adjust the front seat and the head
restraint before fastening your seat belt
⇒ page 72.
– Slowly pull the belt webbing at the tongue
of the lock over your chest and pelvis
⇒
.
– Insert the tongue of the lock into the seat belt buckle belonging to the seat until it
is heard to lock in place.
– Pull on the belt to check that it has also reliably engaged in the lock. Each three-point seat belt is equipped with
an inertia reel. This inertia reel offers you
complete freedom of movement if the belt is unreeled slowly. If the brakes are applied suddenly, the inertia reel will block. It also
blocks the belts when the car accelerates,
when driving uphill and when cornering. Expectant mothers must also wear the seat belt
⇒
.
WARNING
•
The shoulder part of the seat belt must never run across your neck but must
run approximately over the middle of the shoulder and fit snugly against the
chest. The lap part of the belt must r
un across the hip and must never be routed
across the stomach. It must always fit snugly
⇒fig. 134
on the right. Adjust the
belt webbing as required.•
The lap part of the belt should be posi
tioned as low as possible at the pelvis
of an expectant mother in order to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower abdomen
⇒fig. 134
on the left.
•
Always ensure that the webbing of the
seat belts is properly routed. Seat
belts which are not correctl
y adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in
minor accidents.•
A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries as your body is
moved forward by the kinetic energy pr
oduced in an accident and is then
suddenly held firm by the belt.•
Only insert the lock tongue into the lock which is the correct one for your
seat. This will affect the protection which
the belt offers and increase the risk of
an injury.Seat belt height adjusterThe seat belt height adjuster makes it possible for you to adapt the routing of the three-point seat belt in the area of the shoulder to match your body size. – Move the height adjuster in the desired direction up or down
⇒fig. 135
.
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that
the seat belt height adjuster has correctly
locked in place.WARNING (continued)
Fig. 135 Front seat: Seat belt height adjuster
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