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General information
Operating instructions
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in these operating instructions.
The scope of equipment for your vehicle is described in the sales documentation
you were given when purchasing the car. For more information, contact your local
ŠKODA retailer. ÐSymbols in the text of the operating instructions
Explanation of symbols
Ð End of a section.
 The section is continued on the next page. ÐEquipment overview
Switching on/off : Control button for switching the system
on/off (press) and volume control (turn)
Setting up button › RADIO mode
– turn for manual station adjustment; press briefly
to start or stop the automatic play (Scan).
› MEDIA mode
– turn to change track; press briefly to start or
stop the automatic play (Scan).
RADIO - changes over into the radio mode and changes the fre-
quency range when in the radio mode
MEDIA – changes over to the last played media source or selects a
new media source
PHONE – Telephone function – Muting of the current audio source1
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- TIM function (Traffic Information Memory) recorded traffic
announcements can be replayed. After entering up to two differ-
ent TIM recording times in the SETUP menu, a recording of the
traffic announcements is also possible if the unit is switched off
TP - Switch the traffic information function (Traffic Program) on or
off or interrupt the currently recorded traffic announcement
SETUP - enables setting-up the individually selected field
 - opens the sound and volume settings menu
Touch-screen: fields circled in colour on the screen are presently
“active” and are operated by touching the screen
CD case
Eject key

/  - press briefly to move an inserted CD into the ini-
tial position ready for removal
Memory card case
: Memory card case: SD memory cards, SDHC
memory cards measuring 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm and with a ca-
pacity of up to 32 GB are available (FAT 32). Ð Important information
Warranty
The equipment warranty terms and conditions also apply for new vehicles.
After the expiration of the warranty, a piece of equipment in need of repair will be
replaced with a reconditioned, original item with spare part warranty. It is, howev-
er, a precondition that the housing has not been damaged and no unauthorised
attempts have been made to carry out repairs. Note
Damage within the meaning of the warranty must not be the result of improper
handling of the system or from unprofessional repair attempts. It is also essential
that there is no external damage. Ð Device operation
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Incorrect code number
If an incorrect code is confirmed after entry of the code, the procedure can be re-
peated once again
. The number of possible attempts is shown in the second line
on the touch-screen.
If the code number is entered incorrectly for the second time, the unit will be
blocked for approx. one hour. It is possible to enter again the safety code after
one hour has expired, when the unit and the ignition have been switched on.
If two invalid attempts are then made again, the system will be
blocked again for an hour.
The cycle - two attempts, blocked for an hour - will continue to apply. Note
The code is normally stored in the instrument cluster. This ensures that it is auto-
matically decoded (convenience coding). Manual input of the code is normally not
necessary. ÐGeneral - operation
The screen of the unit is a so-called “touch-screen”. Fields circled in colour on the
touch-screen are presently “active” and are operated by touching the screen. Ac-
tive fields, which call up a function or a menu, are called “function keys”.
Moving objects or regulators
› Place your finger on the display of a moving object on the touch-screen, for ex-
ample the “sliding regulator” in a “scrollbar”.
› Now move your finger over the touch-screen
without interruption. The object
will follow your movements, but can only be moved within the pre-defined
range.
› Lift the finger from the touch-screen at the desired position.
› To view the displayed menu section, move the right sliding regulator in the
scrollbar completely to the bottom.
› Alternatively, you can move the sliding regulator on the touch-screen to the
bottom and top by touching the function keys  and
 .
› A sliding regulator in a set-up bar
 can alternatively be moved by pressing -or
+ “Return to previous menu item”
Return to the previous menu with
 . “Scrollbar”
The vertical bar on the right side of the display with a sliding regulator between
the arrow keys  and
 is called a “scroll bar”. It indicates that further menu en-
tries become visible if the sliding regulator is moved completely to the bottom.
“Set value”
In a set-up menu a set-up or value is infinitely adjustable. Move the sliding regu-
lator
 or press + or
- to change a setting.
“Pop-up window”
A function key with an arrow 
behind another function key shows the presently
selected set-up, e.g. with an Acoustic feedback
Off .
If you press on the function key  Off on the display, a so-called “pop-up window”
will open where all the set-up options are displayed.
Briefly press the desired set-up option. The pop-up window is closed and the set-
ting you have selected is displayed. To close the pop-up window without chang-
ing the set-up, press the function button in the pop-up window  .
“Check box”
There is a so-called “Check box” in front of a function which can only be switched
on or off. A tick in the check box  indicates that the function is switched on, an
empty check box , indicates that it is switched off.
Briefly press the corresponding function key for switching on or off. Ð4
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Switching the unit on and off
› The system is switched on or off by pressing the rotary/push knob 1
for a long
period of time.
After switching on the unit, the last audio source that was active before switch-
ing off will be played.
If the key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on, the unit
will switch off automatically. You can then switch the unit on again. If the ignition
is switched off, the unit (discharge protection of the vehicle battery) switches off
automatically after approx. one hour. This process can be repeated as often as
necessary. ÐTone settings
By pressing the button  you can select the following parameters:
› Treble - Mid - Bass - Setting of bass, mid and treble;
› Balance - Fader - Volume ratio (left and right = balance), (front and rear = fader);
› Volume –
Maximum switch-on volume ,
Traffic announcements , and
Parkpilot: Audio level –
Switch-on volume, volume for traffic announcements, and volume when park-
ing;
› Speed dependent volume control - the car radio will increase the volume in response
to an increase in speed (higher figures result in a steeper increase in volume);
› Acoustic feedback – Switching on or off the tone signal when storing the radio
stations;
› EQ settings – Setting the equalizer (linear, language, rock, classical, ...);
› Surround – Surround sound setting.
Reducing the volume when activating the parking aid (PDC)
If your vehicle is equipped with
“parking aid”, the volume is automatically de-
creased to a pre-defined value, when the “parking aid” is active. Ð Radio mode
Select radio station
Call up main menu RADIO and choose frequency range
› Press
RADIO to call up the
RADIO main menu. The currently heard radio station
is indicated at the top of the touch-screen.
› To change the frequency range, press
RADIO or the
Band function key and then
FM or
AM in the pop-up window that opens. The current frequency range is in-
dicated on the top left on the display.
Changing radio station › By pressing the arrow keys on the display of the
RADIO main menu, you can
change to the previous or the following station.
Select a radio station from the station list
› Press the function key
Station list to display all radio stations that can currently
be received. The list “

skips” directly to the display of the currently heard radio
station.
› Choose the desired station by pressing the respective selection. After about 20
seconds without operation the image of the station list will close automatically.
Function keys in the Radio main menu 1... to
...42 - Station keys for storing or calling up a stored radio station.
Band - Button for selecting the desired frequency range.
Station list - opens the list of the presently receivable radio stations.
Presets - opens the list of the stored radio stations.
Extras – Button for selecting the
Scan automatic play function or for showing the
Radio text .
Man. – opens the frequency band of the selected frequency range.
Ð The process of searching for and storing the radio stations
Manual search
› Turn the Set button 2
in the
RADIO main menu or press on the function key
Man. . The scale of the selected frequency range is inserted in the frequency
band in the lower part of the touch-screen.
› Briefly press the set button to terminate the manual frequency selection and to
display once again the function keys. 
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Traffic information memory
Automatic recording of traffic reports
If the traffic information function is switched on and a traffic information station
is received, the incoming traffic reports will be recorded, as long as the ignition is
switched on. This way you are informed at any time of the current traffic situa-
tion, even if you have your radio switched off for a lengthy period while driving.
If the vehicle is not in use (ignition off) while a traffic information station is re-
ceived and the traffic information function is switched on, incoming traffic reports
from this station are recorded for two hours.
When switching the ignition off the current traffic information station is displayed
for about five seconds, from which the next two hours of traffic reports will be
recorded. During this display of five seconds, you can select another traffic infor-
mation station using the arrow keys on the unit, which will be recorded.
If, when the vehicle is not in use, the reception of the set traffic information sta-
tion is too poor because of external influences, it will automatically search for an-
other traffic information station.
A maximum of nine traffic announcements with a total length of up to four mi-
nutes can be recorded. The oldest traffic report will always be overwritten if the
memory is full.
TIM recording times
You also have the possibility to set two TIM recording times, to which the unit will
also record traffic reports when the vehicle is not in use. Then the radio starts ac-
cording to the set TIM recording time with the recording of all the incoming traffic
reports on the set traffic information station.
For example, when you drive your vehicle to work everyday at a certain time, only
enter the approximate start time. The radio starts with the recording 90 minutes
before the set start time and ends the recording 30 minutes afterwards. In this
way, before you begin your journey, you can retrieve the last traffic reports and
tune into the current traffic situation of the distance to be driven. Note
■ In case of a message of over four minutes long, the beginning is overwritten.
■ If the vehicle has not been used for more than three days, no further traffic re-
ports are recorded, in order to stop the vehicle battery from running down. Ð Playing traffic reports
› Press on the button
TIM , in order to listen to the stored traffic reports. The play
function starts with the last recorded traffic report and runs through to the old-
est recorded traffic report.
› Press on the button
 , in order to switch to the beginning of the currently
heard traffic report.
› In order to skip a traffic report, press on the button
 .
› You can interrupt the play function by pressing the button
 . The button
changes to  . Pressing the button
 will continue the play function from the
last point. Ð MEDIA operation
MEDIA main menu
Calling up the main menu MEDIA and changing the media source
› By pressing the button
MEDIA the play function of the last played audio source
will continue.
If audio sources are currently selectable at the unit, use the range selector key MEDIA to change between the last audio sources.
If a previously played media source is selected again, play will continue from the
last played part.
If an audio source cannot be selected at the present time because, for example,
no data carrier has been inserted (e.g no memory card), the function key will be
displayed with a grey background.
Function keys for controlling the current audio sources  - pressing this briefly changes over to the beginning of the current title or
chapter, repeated pressing changes over to the beginning of the previous title or
chapter.
 - briefly pressing this changes over to the next title or chapter.
 - Pause: the play function is stopped at the current position and the symbol
changes to  - pressing
 will continue the play function at this position.
Selectable audio sources in the menu MEDIA CD - changes over to the last played CD from the internal CD changer.
SD card - changes over to an inserted memory card.
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The CD which is currently playing, is indicated in the
MEDIA main menu at the top
left of the display.
Mix - Random play function; the tracks will be played in a random order.
Scan – Scroll through the CD. The first 10 seconds of each title are played.
Note
CDs, which cannot be read by the CD changer, are also not selectable in the CD
selection menu of the radio (Display: “Empty”). ÐSelect track
Press the range selector key MEDIA to switch to the main menu
MEDIA.
Audio CD: Select track › Press on the function key
Selection , in order to display the title list of the cur-
rently played audio CD. The currently played track is shown as highlighted.
› Select one of the titles from the title list by briefly pressing the function key
Track ... .
MP3 Data: Select track
› Press on the function key
Selection , in order to display the title list with the cur-
rently played title and, if necessary, to display the sub-folder contained in this
folder. The currently played track is shown as highlighted.
› Press to choose another title. If the title you are searching for is in another
folder, you must first of all search the folder structure.
› Press on the display of a data folder to open it (in picture:

F1.1.1 ).
› Press the function key
 to open the appropriate higher priority folder.
Repeat title
› Press the function key
Repeat .
› Press
Track in the opening pop-up window to automatically repeat the current
title at the end.
› If you press
CD (Audio CD operation) or
Folder (MP3 operation) in the opening
pop-up window the titles of the current CD or the current folder are repeated
automatically. Note
You can also change titels in the menu MEDIA by turning the set button 8
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■ If a data carrier in the internal CD drive is ready to play, “CD
int.” will be indica-
ted at the top left in the display.
■ When playing MP3 data, the name of the artist, the album and the title of the
MP3 data will be displayed, if available, as ID3 tag.
■ Some audio CDs support “CD Text”. With these CDs the title name is displayed
instead of “Track”. Ð General information for MP3 operation
Requirements for the MP3 data and data carrier
› CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW with a capacity of 650 MB and 700 MB.
› The CDs must correspond to the ISO 9660 Level 2 standard as well as the Joliet
data system (single and multi-session).
› Data names must be no longer than 64 characters.
› The list structure is restricted to a depth of 8 list levels.
› The name of the artist, the album and the title of the reproduced MP3 data can
be shown as ID3 tag, providing this information is available. The list and data
name will be displayed if there is no ID3 tag.
› Playlists are not supported.
› WMA data (W
indows Media Audio) can also be played even if the copyright is
additionally protected by the DRM procedure ( Digital Rights Management). Such
WMA data is not supported by the unit.
Bit rate (data flow per time unit)
› The system supports MP3 data with bit rates of 32 to 320 KB/s as well as MP3
data with variable bit rates.
› The indicated playing time data with variable bit rates is not reliable. Ð Information on how to use a CD
CD to jump
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
Formation of condensation
When it is cold and after rain showers, moisture can deposit in the CD drive (con-
densation). This can effect the CD jump or impair the play function. In such cases
wait until the moisture has dissipated. 
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Notes for the care of the CDs
If a CD is soiled, please never clean the CD in the direction of a circle but rather
from inside to outside with a soft lint-free cloth. In case of severe layers of dirt we
recommend to clean the CD with a commercially available CD cleaner. Also in this
case do not clean the CD in the direction of a circle but rather from inside to out-
side and then let it dry off. WARNING
■ The CD player is a 1st class laser product. There is a definite risk of injury
from invisible laser beams if it is opened.
■ The CD player contains no parts that have to be serviced or repaired. Please
contact your specialist garage if a mechanical defect occurs or the CD player
has to be repaired. CAUTION
■ Never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, otherwise the
surface of the CD could get damaged!
■ Never expose the CD to direct sun rays!
■ Please never write or affix the CD! Note
Dirt or damage of a CD can lead to difficulties when “reading” the information.
The difficulty in reading the error depends on the dirt or on the severity of the
mechanical damage. Severe scratches cause reading errors which can make the
CD jump or “get stuck”. All CDs must be treated carefully and always be stored in
a protective case. ÐExternal sources
Input AUX
› The input for external audio sources AUX is located under the armrest of the
front seats.
› Activate the AUX input by pressing the button
MEDIA and by subsequently
pressing the function key AUX .
› External audio sources, which are connected to the AUX input,
cannot be
operated via the radio. Input MDI - Multimedia socket (MEDIA)
› The input for the external audio sources MDI is located under the armrest of
the front seats, in the storage compartment of the front passenger side or in a
storage compartment of the centre console (according to vehicle model).
› Activate the MDI input by pressing the button
MEDIA and by subsequently
pressing the function key MDI .
› Audio data in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from the external data
stickers, connected to the MDI input, can be played via the radio.
› External audio sources, which are connected to the MDI input,
can be operated
via the radio.
It is possible to play back external audio sources via the loudspeakers of the radio
in the vehicle.
You can select another audio source on the radio at any time. As long as the ex-
ternal audio source is not switched off, it remains always active in the back-
ground.
Please refer to the Owner's manual of the respective manufacturer for the opera-
tion of the external audio source.
If a MEDIA socket is additionally installed, the button MDI is displayed instead
of the function key AUX in the
Audio menu . Please note that an audio source con-
nected to the AUX socket can only be replayed, if there is currently no data
carrier connected to the MDI input.
Use the standard jack plug 3.5 mm for the AUX socket. If the external audio
source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
Adjust the play function volume of the external audio source
The play function volume of the external audio source can be changed via the vol-
ume control on the radio.
Depending on the connected audio source, the output volume on the external au-
dio source can be changed.
You can also change the input sensitivity of the external audio source, in order for
the play function volume of the external audio source to adapt to other audio
sources or to avoid distortions of the play function volume.
Adapter
A special adapter is required to connect audio sources via the input MDI.
We recommend that you purchase an adapter for connecting the USB devices, the
devices with Mini USB output or an iPod, at an authorised ŠKODA Service Partner. 
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Conditions for proper connection
› Only USB devices with the specification 2.0 can be connected.
› The version of the file allocation table FAT (File Allocation Table) of the connec-
ted device must be FAT16 ( <2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB).
› In order to replay from a unit with a hard disk (HDD) which includes a large data
volume, it can lead to a time delay when reading in the overview of the music
data.
› In order to replay from a unit, which includes a complicated folder structure, it
can lead to a time delay when reading in the overview of the music data.
› The folder structure in the connected unit must not exceed a depth of 8 levels.
One folder must not contain more than 1000 data.
› A USB extension cable or USB distributor (HUB) must not be used to connect
the unit. WARNING
■ On no account place an external audio source on the dash panel. You could
make sudden manoeuvres in the passenger compartment and injure the occu-
pants. ■ On no account place an external audio source close to the airbags. It could
be thrown into the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed,
injuring the occupants.
■ Während der Fahrt darf die externe Audioquelle nicht in der Hand oder auf
den Knien gehalten werden. You could make sudden manoeuvres in the pas-
senger compartment and injure the occupants.
■ Always guide the connection cable of the external audio source in such a
way that is does not restrict you when driving. CAUTION
The AUX socket must only be used for audio sources! Note
■ The external audio source, which is connected via AUX, can only be used if
no unit is connected via MDI at the same time. ■ If an external audio source is connected via AUX, which is equipped with an
adapter for external power supply, it can occur that the audio signal is interrup-
ted. This depends on the quality of the adapter which is used. ■
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are matched to a power output of the radio of
4x20 W.
■ For the equipment sound system, the loudspeakers are matched to a power
output of the amplifier of 4x40 W + 6x20 W. Ð SETUP
Main menu set-ups (Setup)
› Press the range selector key
SETUP to switch to the
Setup main menu.
› Select the area for which you wish to change the set-ups or carry out set-ups
by pressing on your selection.
› Press on the function key
 , to switch back to the last selected menu.
Overview of the set-up menus Radio - When in the radio mode, carry out set-ups for the function of the arrow
keys, for the displayed memory keys, the memory list and the traffic reports.
Media - Determine the set-ups for the play and display of MP3 data and activate
or deactivate the external audio sources.
System - Change the system set-ups such as voice response and time and cancel
or delete stored set-ups in individual areas.
Traffic info. – Select your preferred TMC station and determine the area for TMC
announcements.
Display - Adjust the brightness of the touch-screen, day/night design of the map
display and select/deselect the confirmation tone for the key stroke.
Telephone – Update the telephone book in the unit, delete all call lists and modify
the assignment of the shortcut keys. Ð Setup radio
Call up the menu Setup radio by pressing the selector key SETUP and the function
key Radio .
Activate AF The function alternative frequency (AF) ensures that the best receivable frequen-
cy of the selected station is automatically and precisely set. The replay of the
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receivable frequency. If no alternative frequency of the set station can be found
and the station no longer offers a satisfactory quality, then please select another
station.
RDS Regional Certain programs of the broadcasting companies are divided into regional pro-
grams at specific times. That is why in individual regions the regional programs of
a station can broadcast different contents.
First of all the unit attempts to set only alternative frequencies of the selected
station.
If the quality is however so low, that there is a risk of a
“program loss”, the unit
also accepts “related” frequencies.
Seek mode Sets the source from which to select the stations in radio mode.
›
Station list - opens the list of the presently receivable radio stations.
› Preset list – shows only the stations that are store in the station memory.
Preset list Select station keys for display.
Delete preset list Delete preset list.
Preferred TMC station
If the

“preferred” TMC station can no longer be received, the system automatically
searches for the TMC station offering the best reception for the currently driven
area. You can determine in the Setup radio from which TMC station the reports
are to be announced. ÐTraffic station set-ups
Open the TIM settings menu by pressing the range selector key SETUP and the
function key Traffic info. .
› Press on the left of the display on TIM recording time in order to open the
Set-
up of recording times

menu.
› In the
Setup of recording times menu, briefly press on the arrow keys  or
 on the display below the hours or minutes indication, in order to decrement or
increment the respective time unit.
› Keep pressing the corresponding arrow key, in order to continuously change
the time unit. Release the button if the desired value has been reached. ›
Press the function key
 in order to accept the indicated TIM recording time
and to exit the Setup of recording times menu.
› In this way you can set both desired TIM recording times.
› Activate or deactivate the desired TIM recording time by pressing the function
key Active . If the check-box is active

the accompanying TIM recording time is
activated.
The unit starts with the recording 90 minutes before the set start time and ends
the recording 30 minutes afterwards. Ð Setup Media
Open the Setup Media

menu by pressing the range selector key SETUP and the
function key Media .
Function keys in the menu -
Setup Media
Activate AUX input - for playback of an external audio source.
BT audio autoplay - enables a wireless transfer of MP3 data to the telephone prein-
stallation.
Hide artist/track name - according to the set-ups the title and performer name or on-
ly the data and folder name will be displayed for audio CDs with CD texts and in
the MP3 operation.
Scan/Mix/Repeat including subfolders - plays all MP3 data one after the other according
to the sequence on the played medium, which are stored in the folders and sub-
folders.
AUX input level – the input sensitivity of the AUX-IN socket for adjusting the play
function volume of a connected external audio source can be adapted to other
audio sources in three steps. Press on the function key AUX input level and select
the desired input sensitivity in the opening pop-up window. If a multimedia sock-
et MEDIA-IN is additionally installed, this setting also applies for audio sources
which are connected to the multimedia socket. Ð System Setups
Call up the Setup system menu by pressing the range selector key SETUP and the
function key System .
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