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Furthermore the volume can be changed indivi dually during the call at any time with
the button for setting the radio* or navigation system* or with the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel*.
WARNING
Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully
responsible for road safety. Use the teleph one system only to such an extent, so
that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
Note

Please also refer to the additional instructions page 125, “Mobile phones and
two-way radio systems”.

Should you have any questions, please contact an authorised Škoda Service
Par tner.
Phone PhonebookA phone phonebook is part of the mobile ph one preinstallation with voice control. In
the phone phonebook there are 2500 free memory locations available. This phone
phonebook can be used in line with the mobile telephone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the phone book
from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control unit.
Each time the telephone has establishe d a new connection with the hands-free
system, an update of the relevant phone b ook is performed. The updating can take a
few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored after the last update
was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone numbers are only shown after the
updating has ended.
If the number of contacts loaded exceed s 2 500, the phone book is not complete.
If a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call, dialogue of the voice control)
occurs during the updating pr ocedure, the updating is interrupted. After the telephone
event has ended, the updating starts anew. Store voice recording of a contact
For each entry in the menu
Phone book, you can store your own voice entry for the
voice control with Voice Tag - Record. You can also store your own voice entry using
voice control in the menu “further options”.
Connection of the mobile phone with the hands-free systemIn order to connect a mobile phone with th e hands-free system, it is necessary to
connect the telephone to the hands-free sy stem. Detailed information on this is
provided in the operating instructions of your mobile phone. The following steps must
be carried out for the connection:
– Activate the Bluetooth
® in your telephone and the visibility of the mobile phone.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Select the menu Phone - Phone search in the information display and wait until
the control unit has ended the search.
– Select your mobile phone in the menu of the units found.
–Confirm the PIN (as standard 1234).
– If the hands-free system announces (as standard Skoda UHV) on the display of the
mobile phone, enter the PIN (as standard 1234) within 30 seconds and wait until
the connection is established
12).
– After ending the connection, confirm in the information display that a new user profile was created.
If no more free space is available for creating a new user profile, delete an existing user
profile.
If you have not managed to connect your mobile phone with the hands-free system
within 3 minutes after switching on the ignition, switch the ignition off and then again
on. The visibility of the hands-free system is established again for 3 minutes. The visi-
bility of the Bluetooth
® device is automatically switched off if the vehicle starts off or
if the mobile phone connects to the device.
12)Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorization for establishing a Bluetooth
®
connection is performed via the input of a code. If the input for the authorization is necessary, it
must always be performed when re-e stablishing the Bluetooth connection.
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128Caution
Taking the mobile phone out of the adapter du ring the call can lead to interruption of
the connection. When taking out the mobile phone, the connection to the factory-
fitted antenna is interrupted, this reduces the quality of the transmitting and receiving
signal. The charging of the mobile phone battery is also interrupted.Operating telephone calls with the aid of the adapter*.Fig. 123 Illustration image: Single -button adapter / two-button adapter
The voice control of the telephone is acti vated by briefly pressing the PTT button

(button push to talk) on the adapter* fig. 123 .
Aside from the PTT button, the SOS button can be found on certain adapters* on the
right fig. 123 . After pressing the button for 2 seconds, the number 112 (Emergency
call) is dialed.
Note
The adapters illustrated are only prime examples.
Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel*The driver can set the basic functions of the telephone by simply operating the buttons
located on the steering whee l so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation
without being distracted as little as possible by operating the telephone fig. 124 . 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 122.
Fig. 124 Multifunction steering wheel:
Control buttons for the telephone
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the handwheel. You can select the numbers 0 - 9, the symbols +,
, # and the func-
tions Delete, Call, Cancel .
Call register
In the menu point Call register, you can select the following menu points:

Missed calls

Received calls

Last calls
Voice mailbox
In the menu Voice mailbox , it is possible to set the number of the voice mailbox and
then dial the number.
Bluetooth
In the menu Bluetooth you can select the following menu points:

User - the overview of the stored users

New user - Search for new telephones which are in the reception range

Visibility - Switching on the visibility of the telephone unit for other devices

Media player
Active device

Paired devices

Search

Phone name - the possibility to change the name of the telephone unit (pre-set
SKODA UHV)
Settings
In the menu Settings you can select the following menu points:

Phone book
Update

List
Surname

First name

Ring tone Back
Return in the basic menu of the telephone.
Voice controlIntroductionThe 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 feedback
and guides you if necessary th
rough the relevant functions.
Switch on voice control (dialogue)
You can start the dialogue at any time by briefly pressing the PTT button
 on the
adapter* page 128, fig. 123 or on the multifunction steering wheel* page 128.
If the system does not recognise your command, it repeats the first part of the aid and
thus a new entry is possible. After the 2nd error the system repeats the second part of
the aid. After the 3rd error the answer “ Cancel” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Switching off voice control (dialogue)
You can end the dialogue at any time by briefly pressing the PTT button
 on the
adapter* page 128, fig. 123 or on the multifunction steering wheel* page 128. If
the system expects a voice command, you can end the dialogue with the command
CANCEL .
Only the message just repeated can be ended by pressing the PTT button  during the
message and thus it is possible to pronounce the expected command sooner.
When receiving an incoming call, the dialog ue is immediately interrupted and you can
accept the call by pressing the button
 on the multifunction steering wheel* or by
pressing the button for receiving a call directly on your telephone.
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.
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Music playback via Bluetooth
®
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II makes it possible to play back music via
Bluetooth
® from the devices such as MP3 pl ayer, mobile phone or notebook.
In order to enable the music playback via Bluetooth
®, it is necessary to connect the
device with the handsfree-system in the menu Phone - Bluetooth - Media player .
The operation of the music pl ayback from the connected de vice can be performed via
the hands-free system with the voice control page 131 or directly via the connected
device.
Note
The device to be connected must support the Bluetooth
® profile A2DP, see Owner's
manual of the device to be connected.
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM IIl*IntroductionThe universal telephone preinstallation GSM IlI is a built-in “hands-free system”, it
provides a voice operated convenience mode via the multifunction steering wheel* or
the navigation system*.
All communication between a telephone and the hands-free system of your vehicle
can only be established with the help of the Bluetooth
®, when using HFP - Hands Free
Profile or rSAP - remote SIM Access Profile .
The following functions are included in th e universal telephone preinstallation GSM III:

Phone Phonebook page 132.

Convenience mode with the multifunction steering wheel* page 134 with
display in the information display page 136.

Voice control of the telephone, including the language selection of the telephone
contacts page 137.

Internet connection page 138.

Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units page 139.

Display of SMS page 136.
The volume can be changed at any time with the control button of the radio* or with
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*.
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.
Note

Please also refer to the additional instructions page 125, “Mobile phones and
two-way radio systems”.

Should you have any questions, please contact an authorised Škoda Service
Par tner.
Phone PhonebookA phone phonebook is part of the mobile ph one preinstallation with voice control. In
the phone phonebook there are 2000 free me mory locations available. This phone
phonebook can be used in line with the mobile telephone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the phone book
from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control unit.
If the telephone book of the mobile phon e contains more than 2 000 entries, the
system announces after downloading Phone book not fully loaded.
Each time the telephone has establishe d a new connection with the hands-free
system, an update of the relevant phone b ook is performed. The updating can take a
few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored after the last update
was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone numbers are only shown after the
updating has ended.
If a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outg oing call, dialogue of the voice control)
occurs during the updating procedure, the updating is interrupted. After the telephone
event has ended, the updating starts anew.
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the icon on the touch-screen of the radio
13) or the navigation, see operating instruc-
tions for radio or for navigation.
WARNING

Pay attention primarily to the traffic situation! As the driver you are fully
responsible for road safety. Use the teleph one system only to such an extent, so
that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time - risk of accident!

In the event of air transport, the Bluetooth
® function of the hands-free
system must be switched off by a specialist garage!
Note

In the memory of the control unit, up to three users can be stored, whereby the
hands-free system can only communicate actively with one user. In the case of mutual
connection with a fourth mobile phone, you must erase one user.

Not valid for all mobile phones which enable a communication via Bluetooth
®.
You can ask at an authorised Škoda Service Partner if your telephone is compatible
with the universal telephon e preinstallation GSM IIl.

When connecting to the control unit, follow the instructions on your mobile phone.

The range of the Bluetooth
® connection to the hands-free system is intended for
the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles between the
devices and interferences with other devices.
Operation of the telephone on the multifunction steering wheel*The driver can set the basic functions of the telephone by simply operating the buttons
located on the steering whee l so that he can concentrate on the traffic situation
without being distracted as little as possible by operating the telephone fig. 125 .
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the telephone preinstallation
at the factory.
If the side lights are switched on, the butt ons on the multifunction steering wheel are
illuminated.
Overview of the different functions in contrast to the multifunction steering wheel
without mobile phone operation page 122.13)Does not apply for Radios Swing and Blues.
Fig. 125 Multifunction steering wheel:
Control buttons for the telephone
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data

Signal settings
Ring tone

Volume

Phone settings
Select operator
Automatic

Manual

Network mode

Off time

SIM mode - applies to telephones with the rSAP profile in which two SIM cards
can be inserted - there is the possibility to select which SIM card may be connected
with the hands-free system and the possibility to select the name for the SIM card.
SIM mode 1

SIM mode 2

GPRS - You can ask a network provider about the settings of the access point for an
internet connection

Switch off ph. - switching off the telephone unit (telephone remains connected)
Back
Return in the main menu of the information display.
Voice controlIntroductionThe 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.
The volume can be changed at any time with the control button of the radio* or the
navigation system* or with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*. Switch on voice control (dialogue)
You can start the dialogue at any time
by briefly pressing the PTT button
 on the
multifunction st eering wheel* page 134.
If the system does not recognise your command, it repeats the first part of the aid and
thus a new entry is possible. After the 2nd error the system repeats the second part of
the aid. After the 3rd error the answer “ Procedure cancelled” is given and the dialogue
is ended.
Switching off voice control (dialogue)
You can end the dialogue at an y time by briefly pressing the button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel* page 134. If the system expects a voice command, you can end
the dialogue with the command CANCEL.
Only the message just repeated can be ended by pressing the PTT button  during the
message and thus it is possible to pronounce the expected command sooner.
The dialogue of the incoming call is immediately interrupted and you can accept the
call by pressing the button
 on the multifunction steering wheel*.
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 noise in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously
talking occupants.

Do not speak, if the system makes an announcement.

The microphone for voice control is inserted in the moulded headliner and
directed to the driver and front passenger. Therefore the driver and the front passenger
can operate the equipment.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
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 and outer rear seats*,

belt tensioner for front seats,

seat belt height adjuster for front seats,

front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*,

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:
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.

Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
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
Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.

Safely attach the items of luggage page 74, “Loading the luggage compartment”.

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.

Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.

Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.

Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
 page 159, “Transporting children safely”.

Adopt the correct seated position page 142, “Correct seated position”. Also
inform your occupants to adopt the correct seated position.

Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts page 147, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and the
personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself an d his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncomi ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your occu-
pants or mobile phone calls.

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.

Take regular breaks on long journe ys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and relaxed
driving.Fig. 127 The correct distance of the driver from the steering wheelFor your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we
recommend the following setting:
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm fig. 127 - left.

Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.

Adjust the seat backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the
steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head fig. 127 - right.

Fasten the seat belt correctly page 147, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
Manual driver se at adjustment page 11, “Adjusting the front seats”.
Electrical driver seat adjustment page 68, “Adjusting front seats electrically*”.
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