Using the system
Cockpit
Overview
Electrical power windows 32
Electric exterior mirror adjustment 42
Air outlet vents 60
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher 36
› Speed regulating system 75
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag 100
› With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone 84
Instrument cluster: Instruments and warning lights 8
Lever for the multifunction switch:
› Multifunction display 11
› Windscreen wiper and wash system 40
Air outlet vents 60
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Switch for hazard warning lights 37
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag 103
Key-operated switch for the front seat passenger airbag 103
Storage compartment on the front passenger side 55
Front passenger airbag 100
Light switch and headlamp beam adjustment 34, 36
Bonnet release lever 128
Fuse box in the dashboard 157
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel 69
Ignition lock 70
Regulator for left seat heating 461
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5
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20 TCS switch 72
Central locking system 27
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) 74
› Selector lever (automatic gearbox) 80
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Cup holder 52
› Ashtray holder 53
Storage compartment 57
Switch for rear window heater 39
Regulator for right seat heating 46
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating 60
› Operating controls for the air conditioning system 62
› Operating controls for Climatronic 65
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in »
Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models. Ð 21
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Cockpit
Current speed
The current speed which is identical to the display of the speedometer
3
» Fig. 2
on page 8 is indicated on the display.
Oil temperature
If the oil temperature is lower than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking
the oil temperature is present, only – -.- is displayed instead of the oil tempera-
ture. ÐWarning against excessive speeds
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 11.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
With button A
» Fig. 5 on page 12, choose the menu point
Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Press the button B
to activate the ability to set the speed limit.
› Use the button A
to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Confirm the speed limit by pressing button B
, or wait several seconds. Your
settings are saved automatically.
This allows you to set the speed in 5
km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
› With button A
» Fig. 5 on page 12, choose the menu point
Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
› Press button B
to accept the current speed as the speed limit.
If you wish to change the set speed limit, it is changed in 5
km/h intervals (e.g. the
accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
› Confirm the speed limit by pressing button B
again, or wait several seconds.
Your settings are saved automatically.
Change or delete speed limit
› With button A
» Fig. 5 on page 12, choose the menu point
Warning against ex-
cessive speeds .
› Pressing the button B
deletes the speed limit.
› Pressing the button B
activates the ability to change the speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. At
the same time the message Warning against excessive speeds appears on the
display with the set limit value.
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The set speed limit value remains stored even after switching off the ignition.
Ð MAXI DOT (information display)
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu 14
Settings 15
Door, boot lid and bonnet warning 15
Auto Check Control 16
The information display provides you with information on the current operating
state of your vehicle . The information system also provides you with data relating
to the radio, mobile phone, multifunction display, navigation system, the unit con-
nected to the MDI port and the automatic gearbox » page 79. WARNING
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle. Ð Main menu
Fig. 6
Windshield wiper lever: Controls
for the information display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
›
Activate the Main menu
by pressing the rocker switch A
» Fig. 6 for longer.
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14 Using the system
›
Individual menu items can be selected by means of the rocker switch A
. When
the pushbutton B
is briefly pressed, the information you have selected is dis-
played.
You can select the following information:
■ MFD »
page 11
■ Audio » Operating instructions for the radio
■ Navigation » Operating instructions for the navigation system
■ Phone » page 84
■ Vehicle status » page 16
■ Settings » page 15
The menu items Audio and Navigation are only displayed when the factory-fitted
radio or navigation system is switched on. Note
■ If the information display is not activated at that moment, the menu always
shifts to one of the higher levels after approx. 10
seconds.ÐSettings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top be-
low the line.
You can select the following information:
■ Language
■ MFD data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Alternative speed displayed
■ Service
■ Factory setting
■ Back
Select the menu item Back to return to one level higher in the menu.
ä Language
You can set the language for the warning and information texts here.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, you can set the speed at which an audible signal should sound. This func-
tion is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed
is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, the following is shown on the information display:
Winter tyres: max. speed
... km/h
Units of measurement
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Second speed
The display of the second speed in mph or in km/h can be switched on here.
Service
Here you can have the remaining kilometres and days until the next service inter-
val displayed, and reset the Service Interval Display.
Factory setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. Ð Door, boot lid and bonnet warning
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
If at least one door is open, or the boot or bonnet is open, the information display
indicates the relevant
open door or boot/bonnet.
An audible signal also sounds if the vehicle is travelling at more than 6
km/h.Ð
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
Shifting
Fig. 66
Gearshift pattern of 5 gear or
6 gear manual gearbox
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gear, to prevent excessive
wear of the clutch.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 11.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal
and hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before reverse gear is engaged to
avoid any shift noises.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-
tion is on. WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident! Note
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mecha-
nism to wear excessively. Ðpedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two correspond-
ing attachment points, may be used. Only use footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are fitted
to two attachment points. WARNING
No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limita-
tion in operating the pedal! Ð Parking aid
Fig. 67
Parking aid: Range of sensors
The parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obsta-
cle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the rear
bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle
(area A
» Fig. 67). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as
the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area B
) – danger
area. You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
On vehicles with a factory-fitted radio or navigation system, the distance to the
obstacle is simultaneously graphically illustrated on the display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions for the radio or navigation system.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the border of the danger area
starts (continuous tone) 5
cm further away from the vehicle. The length of the ve-
hicle can be increased with an installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated
when towing a trailer. £
74 Using the system
Communication
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems
ŠKODA 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.
Please refer to a ŠKODA Service Partner for information about the possibilities of
installing and operating mobile phones and two-way radio systems that have a
transmission power of more than 10
W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the func-
tionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows:
› no external aerial;
› external aerial incorrectly installed;
› transmission power greater than 10 watts. WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for road safety. Use the telephone system only to such an extent
that you are in full control of your vehicle at any time.
■ The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be ob-
served.
■ If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle without
an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incorrectly,
this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the vehicle. ■ Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed on
airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags.
■ 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 manoeuvre, an accident
or a collision – risk of injury.
■ In the event of air transport, the Bluetooth ®
function for the hands-free sys-
tem must be switched off by a specialist garage. Note
■ We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio sys-
tems in a vehicle be carried out by a ŠKODA
Service Partner.
■ Not all mobile phones that enable Bluetooth ®
communication are compatible
with the universal telephone preinstallation GSM
II. You can ask an authorised
ŠKODA Service Partner whether your telephone is compatible with the universal
telephone preinstallation GSM II. ■ The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is restricted
to the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles be-
tween the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile
phone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to difficulties when estab-
lishing a connection with the hands-free-system or transferring data. Ð Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
Introductory information
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM
II (hands-free system) includes a
convenience mode for the mobile phone via voice control, the multifunction
steering wheel, the radio or navigation system.
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II comprises the following functions. › Phone Phonebook » page 85.
› Convenience operation of the telephone via the multifunction steering
wheel » page 85 .
› Operation of the telephone via the information display
» page 87.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 87.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
» page 89.
All communication between a mobile phone and your vehicle's hands-free system
is established with the help of Bluetooth ®
technology. Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 84, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems. Ð
84 Using the system
Phone Phonebook
A phone phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phonebook can
be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
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 established a new connection with the hands-free
system, an update of the relevant phone book 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 on-
ly shown after the updating has ended. The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the telephone
event has ended, the updating starts anew.
The internal phonebook provides 2
500 free memory locations. Each contact can
contain up to 4 numbers.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2 500, the phone book is not complete. ÐOperating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 73
Multifunction steering wheel:
Mobile phone operation The driver can set the basic functions of the 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 tele-
phone
» Fig. 73.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal telephone
preinstallation (hands-free system) at the factory.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons and the symbols and on the
multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.
Button Action Operation1
Press briefly
Accept call, terminate call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, list of selected numbers1 Press button for a long period
of time Reject call, last dialled number
a)
, switch on/off voice control b)2
Press briefly
Switch on/off voice control2
Turn upwards
Increase volume2
Turn downwards
Decrease volumea)
Valid for vehicles with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
b) Valid for vehicles without the Amundsen+ navigation system. Ð
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Communication
Connecting the mobile phone to the hands-free system
To connect a mobile phone with the hands-free system, the two devices must be
paired. Detailed information on this is provided in the operating instructions for
your mobile phone.
The following steps must be carried out for the connection 1)
.
› Activate Bluetooth ®
and the visibility of your mobile phone on your telephone.
› Switch on the ignition.
› Select the menu
Phone – New user in the information display and wait until
the control unit has completed the search.
› Select your mobile phone from the menu of the units found.
› Confirm the PIN 2
)
.
› If the hands-free system announces (as standard
SKODA_BT) on the display of
the mobile phone, enter the PIN 2)
within 30 seconds and wait, until the connec-
tion is established 3)
.
› After terminating the connection, confirm the creation of a new user profile in
the information display.
If there is no free space available to create a new user profile, delete an existing
user profile.
During the connecting procedure, no other mobile phone may be connected with
the hands-free system.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired with the hands-free system, whereby on-
ly one mobile phone can communicate with the hands-free system.
The visibility of the hands-free system is automatically switched off 3
minutes af-
ter the ignition is switched on and is also deactivated when the mobile phone has
connected to the hands-free system. Restoring the visibility of the hands-free system
If you have not managed to connect your mobile phone with the hands-free sys-
tem within 3
minutes of switching on the ignition, the visibility of the hands-free
system can be reestablished for 3 minutes in the following ways.
› By turning the ignition off and on.
› By turning voice control off and on.
› Via the information display in the menu item Bluetooth
– Visibility.
Creating a connection with an already paired mobile phone
After switching on the ignition, the connection is automatically established for
the already paired mobile phone 3)
. Check on your mobile phone if the automatic
connection has been established.
Disconnecting the connection
› By withdrawing the ignition key.
› By disconnecting the hands-free system in the mobile phone.
› By disconnecting the user in the information display in the menu
Bluetooth –
User .
Solving connection problems
If the system announces No paired phone found, check the operating state of the
mobile phone.
› Is the mobile phone switched on?
› Is the PIN code entered?
› Is Bluetooth ®
active?
› Is the visibility of the mobile phone active?
› Has the mobile phone already been paired with the hands-free system? Ð Symbols in the information display
Symbol Importance
Charge status of the phone battery a)
Signal strength a)
£1)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the navi-
gation system menu; refer to the operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system.
2) Depending on the Bluetooth ®
version on the mobile phone, an automatically generated 6-digit PIN is
either displayed or the PIN 1234 has to be entered manually.
3) Some mobile phones have a menu, in which the authorisation for establishing a Bluetooth ®
connec-
tion is completed by inputting a code. If the authorisation input is required, it must always be per-
formed when re-establishing the Bluetooth connection.
86 Using the system
Symbol
Importance
a phone is connected to the hands-free system.
The hands-free system is visible to other devices.
A multimedia unit is connected to the hands-free system.a)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones. ÐOperate the telephone via the information display
The following menu points can be selected in the menu Phone.
■ Phone book
■ Dial number 1)
■ Call register
■ Voice mailbox
■ Bluetooth 1)
■ Settings 2)
■ Back
Phone book
In the menu point Phone book is the list of the loaded contacts from the tele-
phone memory and the SIM card of the mobile phone.
Dial number
Any telephone number can be entered in the menu point Dial number. The re-
quired numbers must be selected one after the other using adjustment wheel
and confirmed by pressing the adjustment wheel. You can select numbers 0 - 9,
symbols , , #, and functions Cancel, Call, and Delete .
Call register
The following menu items can be selected in the menu item Call register.
■ Missed calls
■ Dialled numbers
■ Received calls
Voice mailbox
In the menu Voice mailbox , it is possible to set the number of the voice mailbox 1)
and then dial the number. Bluetooth
The following menu items can be selected in the menu
Bluetooth.
■ User – the overview of the stored users
■ New user – Search for new mobile phones that 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
The following menu items can be selected in the menu Settings.
■ Phone book
■ Update 1)
■ List
■ Surname
■ First name
■ Ring tone
Back
Return in the Start menu of the telephone. Ð Voice control
Dialogue
The period of time during which the system is ready to receive voice commands
and to carry them out is called a dialogue. The system gives audible feedback and
guides you if necessary through the relevant functions.
Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on several factors.
› Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.
› Avoid a bad pronunciation.
› Close the doors, windows and sliding roof, to reduce or stop disturbing exterior
noise. £1)
On vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system, this function can be accessed via the navi-
gation system menu; refer to the operating instructions for the Amundsen+ navigation system.
2) This function is not available in vehicles fitted with the Amundsen+ navigation system.
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Communication