2013 SKODA OCTAVIA ignition

Familiarization with the unit
Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
4
Component protection
4
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 level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA 1)
Partner from whom you
bought the vehicle.
Please note that these instructions are meant only as a supplement to the infor- mation in the Owner's Manual of your vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in
conjunction with the latest manual for this vehicle. For a detailed description of
some functions listed in these instructions, see the Vehicle Manual for your vehi-
cle.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your unit; they are only intended
for general information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the unit in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle in
every traffic situation – there is the risk of an accident.
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■
High volumes can cause hearing damage!

Declaration of conformity
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Component protection First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protection.
The component protection was developed as a protection mechanism for:
› impairment of factory- or garage-fitted control units after installation in another
vehicle (for example, after a theft);
› impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle;
› the possibility of a legitimate installation or change of control units for repairs
at a ŠKODA 1)
Service Partner.
When component protection is enabled, the following message appears on the unit's display Component theft protection: the infotainment system is not fully
available at present. Please switch on the ignition. 

1)
Terms used
» manual , chapter Preface.
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Please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner if component protection does not deacti-
vate when the ignition is switched on.
Equipment overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device
5
touch screen
6
Switching the unit on/off
6
Unit menus
6
Adjusting volume
7
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
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Description of the deviceFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Description of the device  - Switch unit on/off, adjust volume
Operation and confirmation RADIO
- Radio menu » page 23
MEDIA - Media menu » page 28
PHONE - Phone menu » page 35
VOICE - Voice control » page 14
NAV - Navigation Menu » page 45
TRAFFIC - List of traffic reports » page 64
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 67
MENU - Displays the unit menus » page 6
Touch screen » page 8
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12345678910115Introductory information

touch screenFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
The unit is equipped with a so-called touch screen
11
» Fig. 1 on page 5which can
only be operated by the touch of a finger.
CAUTION
■ The screen can be operated by a slight touch of a finger. Do not apply pressure
to the screen - risk of damage!■
Do not use any objects to operate the screen - risk of damage!
■
Do not use solvents such as benzene or turpentine for cleaning, since they may
damage the screen surface.
Note
■ Use a soft cloth and, if necessary, methylated spirits, to remove fingerprints
from the screen. When doing so, ensure that you do not cause damage to other parts of the interior.■
It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing
gloves.
■
Do not affix anything to the area of the unit below the screen. This could affect
the operation of the sensors for the zoom function.
■
You can use a touchscreen protector film that does not affect the touchscreen's
functionality to protect it.
■
The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the interior lighting. The automatic setting can be adjusted manual-
ly » page 19 .

Switching the unit on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
›
Press the  knob to switch the unit on or off.
When the unit is switched on, the audio source last active and the most recently
selected menu before the unit was switched off will be restored.
If telephone mode was active before you switched off the unit and the ignition
and Bluetooth ®
function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-
sage » page 36 . Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth ®
function » page 21 .
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the unit will switch off automatically. After switching on the ignition, the unit is
turned on automatically.
The unit will not be switched on automatically when the ignition is switched on if
the unit was switched off using the 
knob.
The unit will switch off automatically after the engine is switched off and the
door is opened if your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system. The unit will switch
off if you open the driver's door before switching off the engine.
When the ignition is switched off, the unit switches itself off automatically after
approximately half an hour (prevents the vehicle battery being drained).

Unit menus
Fig. 2
Unit menus
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button MENU.
Function keys in the MENU main menu - Radio » page 23
- Media » page 28
- Sound settings » page 19
- Unit settings » page 18
- Vehicle systems settings » page 67 
6Familiarization with the unit

In MAXI DOT Display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate using the lever
10
Multifunction steering wheel- Radio/Media
10
Multifunction steering wheel - Phone
12
Multifunction steering wheel - Navigation
13
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter discusses operation of the unit and its menus using the operating
lever or the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Information about the
device functions appears in the MAXI DOT display.
The keys can only control the menu functions in the MAXI DOT display.
Note
If the ignition and the side lights are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.
Operate using the leverFig. 6
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
Press and hold down the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 6 to activate the main menu.
›
The individual menu items can be selected with button
A
.
›
The selected item is confirmed by pressing button
B
briefly.

Multifunction steering wheel- Radio/Media
Fig. 7
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
The information shown on the MAXI DOT display (depending on the menu
selected) ■ Radio
■ current frequency band of the radio station;
■ currently playing station of receivable radio stations in the given frequency
band if less than 5 are receivable;
■ if more than 5 stations can be received, a list of receivable radio stations is
displayed with an option to choose one of them;
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name 
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Button/
wheel » Fig. 9ActionFunction1Turn downwardsReduce volume of navigation announcements2Press brieflyRepeat or clarify the last navigation announcement or confirm a menu item in the list of recent destinations2Turn upwardsShow the option to stop navigation or display the list of recent destinations2Turn downwards3Press brieflyReturn to a previous level on menu3Press and hold buttonReturn to Main Menu
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Voice control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
14
Switching on/off
15
Help for voice control
15
Operation
15
Non-recognition of a voice command
16
Option to correct a voice command input
16
Stop/restore voice command input
16
Not in the voice commands included in the help section
16
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. This acceler- ates the use of the device and increases comfort while driving.
Voice control can be used in the Radio, Media , Phone and Navigation menus.
The voice control system can be operated either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
WARNING■ Please pay attention to the traffic first and foremost. As the driver you are
fully responsible for road safety. Only use the system in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle in every traffic situation – there is the risk of an
accident.■
Do not use the voice control system under stress or in an emergency. Your
voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. In such circum-
stances it may not be possible to establish a telephone connection or the con-
nection may take too much time to complete. The emergency number should
be dialled manually.
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Function requirements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Function requirements for voice control.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
No phone call is in progress.
The parking aid is not active.
Requirements for optimum voice command recognition.
› Only give voice commands when the symbol.

is displayed on the device
screen or in the information display.
› Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.
› Avoid a bad pronunciation.
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■Switch off screen (in 10 seconds) - Activate/deactivate energy-saving mode for
the display 1)
■ Brightness: - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Medium - medium level
■ Darker - darker level
■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ Show clock in standby mode - Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Time and date .
■ Clock time source: - Type of time settings
■ Manual - Manual setting
■ GPS - Take the values from the GPS signal received
■ Time: - Time settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches the summertime setting on/off
■ Time zone: - Select the time zone
■ Time format: - Set the time format
■ 12h
■ 24h
■ Date: - Date settings
■ Date format: - Set the date format
■ DD.MM.YYYY - Day - Month - Year
■ YYYY-MM-DD - Year - Month - Day
■ MM-DD-YYYY - Month - Day - Year
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Keyboard settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.›
Press the Menu button
→  → Keypad: .
■ ABC - keys arranged alphabetically
■ QWERTY - Arrangement of the keys as per the QWERTY system (in accordance
with computer keyboard arrangement)

Additional keypad language settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ More keypad languages .
In this menu, the keyboard character layout for the chosen language can be se-
lected, and with this the option for fast entry of the characters used in the selec-
ted language.
It is then possible to swap between the languages in the input screen showing a
keyboard by pressing 
» page 9 .

Unit settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Units .
■ Distance: - Distance units
■ km - Kilometres
■ mi - Miles
■ Speed: - Speed units
■ km/h - Kilometres per hour
■ mph - Miles per hour 

1)
If after 10 seconds, the screen is not activated by approaching, touching the screen or operating the
menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5, the screen turns black. You can switch the screen back on again
by approaching it with your hand, touching it, or using menu knob
2
.
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■Temperature: - Temperature units
■ ° - Degrees Celsius
■ ° - Degrees Fahrenheit
■ Volume: - Volume units
■ l - Litres
■ gal (US) - Gallons (US)
■ gal (UK) - Gallons (UK)
■ Consumption: - Consumption units
■ l/100km - Litres per 100 kilometres
■ km/l - Kilometres per litre
■ mpg (US) - Miles per gallon (US)
■ mpg (UK) - Miles per gallon (UK)
■ Gas consumption: - Gas consumption units
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
■ m³/100 km - Cubic metres per 100 kilometres
■ km/m³ - Kilometres per cubic metre
■ Pressure: - Pressure units for tire pressure
■ kPa - Kilopascal
■ bar - bar
■ psi - Pounds per square inch
Voice control settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Voice control .
■ Dialogue style: - Setting the dialogue style
■ Long - Long dialogue (the system plays complete acoustic messages)
■ Short - Short dialogue (the system shortens some acoustic messages or sub-
stitutes them with an acoustic signal)
■ Display available commands - Switch on/off the menus containing basic voice
commands when voice control is activated
■ Voice control session start tone - Switch on/off the audible signal that is out-
put when voice control is activated
■ Voice control session end tone - Switch on/off the audible signal that is output
when voice control is ended
■ Input tone in voice dialogue - Switch on/off the audible signal that is output to
signal that voice control is waiting for a command
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Restore factory settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.›
Press the Menu button
→  → Factory settings .
■ Restore factory settings - Reset all factory settings
■ Sound - Restore default settings for sound
■ Radio - Restore default settings for radio
■ Vehicle - Restore default settings for the vehicle systems
■ Telephone - Restore default settings for phone
■ Media - Restore default settings for media
■ Voice control - Restore default settings for voice control
■ Navigation - Restore default settings for navigation
■ Bluetooth - Restore default settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■ System - Restore the system default settings
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Bluetooth ®
settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Bluetooth .
■ Bluetooth - Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■ Visibility: - Switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other devices
■ Visible - Visibility is always on
■ Hidden - Visibility is off
■ At start-up - Turns on visibility for 5 minutes after switching on the ignition or
until the driving speed has exceeded 5 km/h
■ Name: - Open the input screen with keyboard - Change the device name
■ Paired devices - Display the list of paired Bluetooth ®
devices; connect or delete
a paired device; delete the list of paired devices ■ Delete all - Delete all paired Bluetooth ®
devices
■  - Delete the paired Bluetooth ®
device
■ Find devices - Searches for available external devices with enabled Bluetooth ®
functions and activated visibility
■ Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) - Switch on/off the connection option for Blue-
tooth ®
profiles A2DP and AVRCP 1)
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21Device settings

MEDIA IN inputFig. 21
MEDIA IN input
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 30.
The device allows you to play audio and video files from an external, device con-
nected to the MEDIA-IN input.
External sources, e.g. Apple devices, which are connected to the MEDIA IN input
can be operated via the device.
Extension cables to connect external sources are available from ŠKODA original
accessories.
Sort tracks from a connected Apple device
› Video
(only available if a red-marked adapter is used) - Video playlists, films,
music videos, TV shows, video podcasts, rented films.
› Music
- Playlists, artists, albums, tracks, podcasts, genres, composers, audio
books.
Video setup › Press the
MEDIA
button
→ 
→ Video (iPod) button.
■ Screen – Adjust the brightness, contrast, and colour of the video (standard op-
tion for colour adjustment during playback in NTSC)
■ Format: - Set the screen width/height ratio
■
AV standard: 1)
- Video standard settings
■ Automatic - Automatic selection of the standard
■ PAL - Select the coding standard for the PAL colour signal (phase alternating
line)
■ NTSC - Select the coding standard of the NTSC color signal
Note
■
Some control options for the Apple device, such as the rating of songs or the
assignment of the title of an “on-the-go” playlists are not supported.■
Some control options for the Apple device or the video playback are supported
only by using a red-marked extension lead.
■
The volume of the device connected can also be adjusted by setting the input
sensitivity for the MEDIA IN input » page 19, Sound settings .
■
For safety reasons, the video display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h. The
unit continues to play the soundtrack.
■
After switching the ignition off and on again, the video playback will not be re-
stored from an Apple device.
1)
The same standard must be selected in the external source. An incorrectly adjusted AV standard can
result in inadequate playback quality. The unit outputs no picture at all, or only renders it in black and
white.
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