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Structure of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
Chapters, table of contents and subject index
The text of the Owner's Manual is divided into relatively short sections which are
combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular
moment is always shown at the bottom right of the page.
The Table of contents arranged according to chapter and the detailed Subject in-
dex at the end of the Owner's Manual help you to rapidly find the information you
are looking for.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
All values are expressed in metric units.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes a reference to a section with important information and safety
advice in a chapter.Denotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.®Denotes a registered trademark.
Examples of the information listed in the Owner's Manual Press the Menu button
→  → Sound .
This information means that users should press the Menu
button on the device
first and then the function key  on the device screen and confirm the menu by
pressing the Sound function key.
The “ →” symbol indicates the next step.
Example of the menu, the available menus, menu items or functions. ■ xyz - the first menu level
■ xyz - the second menu level
■ xyz - the third menu level
■ xyz - the first menu level
NotesWARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
For the sake of the environment
An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.
This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-
tion.
Note
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

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.


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.
4Familiarization with the unit

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

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.

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.

14Familiarization with the unit

Audio
Radio
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main Menu
23
List of available stations
24
Search for radio stations and save
24
Search available stations (Scan)
25
Station logos
25
Traffic information
25
Station information (DAB)
26
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The device allows analogue radio reception of FM and AM frequency ranges as
well as DAB digital radio reception.
DAB digital radio reception allows multiple stations to be transmitted in a single
frequency in the form of a so-called ensemble. It also allows for the transmission
of additional data and information (e.g. messages, sport, weather, warnings, etc.).
Note
■ Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can disrupt the radio signal even
causing it to fail completely.■
For vehicles with disc antennas, if the discs are obscured with film or metal-
coated stickers, you may experience interference.
■
In countries where the RDS function is not supported sufficiently, we recom-
mend turning off the RDS and AF functions. Otherwise, these settings can affect the functionality of the radio.

Main MenuFig. 13
Radio: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
Information and function keys » Fig. 13
Selected radio station (frequency or name)
Station keys
Memory groups for the preset buttons
Choice of radio waveband (FM / AM / DAB)
List of available stations » page 24
Manual / semi-automatic station search » page 24
Changing station either in the list of available stations or the preset buttons
depending on the menu Arrow buttons: » page 26 , Settings
Radio settings
Information about radio station (DAB) » page 26
For each radio waveband (FM / AM / DAB) there are 15 preset buttons to which
the radio stations can be saved. These preset buttons are divided into three
memory groups.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button RADIO.
Choose radio waveband
›
Press the button RADIO repeatedly.
or
›
Press the function key
D
» Fig. 13 , and select the desired area. 
ABCD
23Radio

■Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 21
■ Video (iPod) - Parameter settings for a video played by an Apple device (bright-
ness, colour, contrast, format, standard) » page 34
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Activate/deactivate the input of the external AUX audio
source
■ Remove safely - Safe removal / disconnection of SD memory card / USB device
■ SD card 1
■ SD card 2
■ USB 1
Signal sources
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Supported sources and file formats
30
Requirements and restrictions
31
Bluetooth ®
player
31
CD
31
SD memory card
32
USB-, AUX-inputs
33
MEDIA IN input
34
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
WARNING■
Never place signal sources close to airbags. Loose objects could hit a de-
ployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place signal sources on the dashboard. Loose objects can be thrown
forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure
the occupants or other road users.
■
Do not have signal sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Always route the connection cable of the external signal source such that
does not restrict you when driving.
CAUTIONWe recommend that you do not save any important data on CD media, Bluetooth ® players, to a SD memory card or connected external signal sources. The ŠKODA
Partner is not responsible for losses resulting from the loss of data stored on
these media.
Note
In some signal sources you can change the output level.
Supported sources and file formats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 30.
Supported audio signal sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCCD driveAudio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW (with a capacity
of up to 700 MB)USB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special software)Specifications for USB devices:USB 1.x and 2.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x (the speed
of data transmission then corresponds to the maximum speed of USB 2.x)
Max. speed of 480 Mb/sSpecification Bluetooth ®
playerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.3)Other external sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
, MTP player
(MSC))
Formats of audio files
File system
SD memory cardFAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFSUSB stick:FAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFatCDISO9660, Joliet (Level 1,2,3), UDF 1.x, UDF 2.x 30Audio

If the ejected disc is not taken out within 10 seconds, it will be retracted again forsafety reasons. However, the unit will not change to the CD source.WARNING■ The CD/DVD player is a laser product.■On the manufacturing date, this unit was classified as a class 1 laser product
in accordance with the national/international standards DIN EN 60825-1:
2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR, sub-chapter J The laser used in this class 1
laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger when operated cor-
rectly.■
This product is designed so that the laser is restricted to the inside of the
unit. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher class were the
housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the housing of the unit.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to wait until the CD has been fully ejected before you try to insert a new
CD. Otherwise you can damage the drive inside the unit.■
Insert into the CD drive only original audio CDs or standard CD-R and CD-RW
discs.
■
Do not stick anything to the CD!
■
Outside temperatures that are either too high or too low might cause the unit
to be temporarily unavailable. The unit switches to the last active menu.
Note
■ After pressing the symbol button  it takes a few seconds for the CD to be ejec-
ted.■
Poor or unpaved road surfaces and severe vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
■
The device may be affected by damp (condensation) in cold or humid conditions.
This can lead to playback jumps or impair the play function. Wait until the mois-
ture has evaporated if this happens.
■
If the CD is physically damaged, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly, the fol-
lowing message is displayed: Error: CD. Check the CD and insert properly into the
drive.
■
It is possible under certain circumstances that copyright-protected CDs and
home-burnt CDs will not be played back at all or only in a limited way.
■
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.

SD memory cardFig. 19
SD memory card slots
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 30.
The device makes it possible to play audio files from the SD memory card.
The SD memory card slots are located in the storage compartment on the front
passenger side.
Insert the SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the cut-off edge to
the front right until it “locks into place”. Playback starts automatically.
Remove the SD memory card
Depending on equipment fitted:
›
Press SETUP
→ Remove SD card 1 safely or Remove SD card 2 safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory “card” is ejected to the out-
put position.
SD memory card empty or data not readable
If a SD memory card is inserted on which no data or no readable data is stored,
nothing is played back from the SD memory card.
Due to differing quality requirements from different card manufacturers, it is not
always possible to guarantee the playback from SD memory cards.
Some files on the SD memory card or SD memory cards cannot be reproduced or their reproduction may be limited. 
32Audio

Phone
Communication
Telephones and two-way radio systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Introductory information
35
Main menu
36
Problems with the Telephone function
36
Phonebox
37
Settings
37
The Telephone menu is available when the following conditions are met: The ignition is switched on.
The Bluetooth ®
function on the device is switched on.
After the device is switched on, the system attempts to connect to the most re- cently connected mobile phone 1)
.
If a telephone is connected to the device and the device is turned off, the connec-
tion to the phone is not dropped. The connection is lost after switching off the
ignition (for vehicles with KESSY system after switching off the ignition and open-
ing the driver's door).
WARNING■ 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 dashboard or anywhere, from
which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an accident or a
collision - risk of injury. Use storage compartments with lid or the multimedia
holder for safe storage » Vehicle Owner's Manual , chapter Practical equip-
ment.
■
Before transport of the vehicle by air, the Bluetooth ®
function must be
switched off by a specialist company.
CAUTION
■ In areas with no signal and possibly in tunnels, garages and subways it is possi-
ble that a phone conversation may be lost and no phone connection is possible -
not even in an emergency!■
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is limited 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 device or transferring data.

Introductory information
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 35.
The device allows for a wireless connection to the mobile phone. Your mobile
phone can be operated from this unit. 

1)
With some phones, it is necessary to set the connection to the device as "authorised" in order for the
automatic connection to be successful. If this is not set, the system will prompt you for a confirma-
tion each time you attempt to connect to the mobile phone.
35Communication

MessageDescriptionNetwork search...The mobile phone searches for availa-
ble GSM networks.No networkThe mobile phone is not connected to the GSM network.
Rejected by network.
The mobile phone network operator
has rejected the connection (e.g. not
enough mobile phone credit, SIM card
blocked, roaming not available).To use the Bluetooth function, please
switch the ignition on.Switch on the ignition.Please switch on Bluetooth.Switch on the Bluetooth ®
function.No Bluetooth devices paired.Connect the mobile phone with the de-
vice.

Phonebox
Fig. 23
Front centre console: Phonebox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 35.
At the bottom of the storage compartment in the front centre console there is an induction plate connected to the GSM roof antenna - the Phonebox.
Function
When the mobile phone is inserted into the Phonebox, the phone signal increases in strength by about 20%. This reduces the level of phone battery discharge and
the electromagnetic radiation inside the vehicle.
Inserting the mobile phone into the Phonebox›Press on the edge of the lid A in the direction of the arrow, and open the stor-
age compartment.›
Place the mobile phone in the storage compartment
B
with its back on the in-
duction panel.
›
Pull on the edge of the lid
A
in the opposite direction to the arrow, and close
the storage compartment » .
The Phonebox cannot be used as an alternative to connecting the mobile phone
with the device.
WARNINGFor safety reasons, the storage compartment must always be closed when
driving.
CAUTION
■ Protective cases or cases around the mobile phone placed in the storage com-
partment may interfere with the phone signal strength.■
Metallic objects such as coins or keys under the mobile phone can affect the
phone signal strength.

Settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 35.
›
Press the TELEPHONE button
→ 
.
Menu with the telephone menu settings
■ Select telephone - Search for available telephones/list of paired telephones/se-
lect telephone ■ Find telephone - Search for a mobile phone
■ Bluetooth - Bluetooth ®
settings » page 21
■ User profile - User profile settings
■ Manage favourites - Assign function keys to allow speed dialling of contacts;
you can also add and delete contacts here
■ Enter mailbox number - Enter the phone number of the voicemail
■ Prefix: - Switch on/off the option to assign a prefix to a telephone number.
Once this function is activated, the button for adding a prefix will be displayed
with the symbol in some menus.  
37Communication