2013 SKODA OCTAVIA AUX

Button/
wheel » Fig. 7ActionFunctionRadioMedia5Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsSwitch to previous track d)5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track d)6Press brieflyCall up the main menua)
The sound is turned on again by pressing or turning wheel
2
.
b)
If the system plays audible messages in voice mode dialogues of the device, the volume of the audible message is affected.
c)
Context-dependent selection.
d)
Does not apply for AUX.
NoteVehicles with the CANTON ®
sound system equipment are fitted with a loudspeak-
er set including centre speaker and bass.
operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - Telephone
Fig. 8
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
Items in the MAXI DOT display telephone menu can be operated with the but-
tons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel. 
Buttons and dials of the telephone menuButton/wheel
» Fig. 8ActionFunction1Press brieflyMUTE1Turn upwardsIncrease the volume1Turn downwardsReduce the volume2Press brieflyAccept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, call list, call the dialled contact2Press and holdReject call, redial last call 12Device operation

■Media codec: ... - Media codec version
■ Update software - manual software upgrade
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in English
Sound setup
Fig. 11
Sound settings / Balance - fader settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 17.
›
Press the button SOUND or SETUP→
activate Sound.
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Traffic report - sets the volume for the Traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Voice control - Sets the volume for the voice control
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Sets the maximum volume after switching on
■ Volume adjustment - Speed-dependent volume increase
■ Telephone - Sets the telephone volume
■ iPod volume - Sets the volume for the connected iPod
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ AUX volume - Sets the volume for the device connected via AUX
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume

■
Bluetooth audio - Sets the volume of the connected Bluetooth ®
device
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ Audio lowering: - Setting the reduction of the volume when the park distance
control is active ■ Off - switches off
■ Weak - weak reduction
■ Medium - medium input sensitivity
■ Strong - strong reduction
■ Bass - Mid - Treble - Sets the bass, mid and treble
■ Balance - Fader - Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ Subwoofer - Subwoofer volume settings
■ CANTON advanced setup - Setup of the Canton®
-Sound system
■ Select equaliser sound - Equaliser settings
■ Music - Music
■ Language - Language
■ Sound focus: - Set the sound perception for different zones in the vehicle in-
terior
■ Off - Settings apply to the whole vehicle
■ Front - Optimised setting for the front occupants
■ Driver - Optimised setting for the driver
■ CANTON surround - virtual Canton®
-surround system (active during media
playback)
Screen settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 17.
›
Press the button SETUP
→ Screen . 
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Media
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
26
Track/folder list
27
Playback
27
Media settings
27
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats » page 28 and to
connect different signal source types.
When the signal source has been connected, the device starts to automatically
play audio files in alphabetical order.
Types of device operation » page 8 .
› On the device with the operating elements.
› Using the function keys on the unit screen
› Via the Maxi DOT display.

Main menu
Fig. 15
Media: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button
MEDIA.
Explanation of graphic Information for the current file (e.g., artist, track title)Selected signal source/display of cover art provided that this exists in the file being played (ID3 tag)
Display of the playing time / remaining time and the playing time axis; a
movement within the track (file) is possible by moving the slider or touching
the desired location on the time axis
Selection of the signal source
Track/folder list
Media settings » page 27
Select signal source
The function key menu
D
» Fig. 15 .
CD - Changes to an inserted CD » page 30
SD card 1 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 1 » page 31
USB - Changes to a data medium connected to the USB input » page 31
AUX - Changes to an external source connected to the AUX input » page 31
iPod - Changes to an iPod (iPhone, iPad) connected to the MEDIA IN in-
put » page 32
BT audio - Changes to a Bluetooth ®
player » page 29
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■Sound - Sound setup » page 18, Sound setup
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - switching the song playback in the fol-
lowing modes (Shuffle / Repeat / Automatic play) including subfolders in the
current folder
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20
■ Video (iPod) - Set the parameters for the video being played from an Apple de-
vice (brightness, colour, contrast, format, standard) » page 32
■ 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 the SD memory card or USB
device
■ SD card 1
■ USB 1
Signal source
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Supported sources and file formats
28
Requirements and Limitations
29
Bluetooth ®
-player
29
CD
30
SD memory card
31
USB-, AUX-Eingänge
31
MEDIA IN - input
32
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
WARNING■
Never place external signal sources close to the airbags. Loose objects could
hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place external signal sources on the console panel. 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 place external signal sources while driving in your hand or on your
knees. 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 is
does not in any way restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data on CD media, Bluetooth ® players, to an SD memory card or connected external signal sources. The ŠKODA
Partner is not responsible for damage due to the loss of data stored on these
storage devices.
Note
With some signal sources, the output level can be changed on this source.
Supported sources and file formats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 28.
Supported audio 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 devicesUSB 1.x and 2.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x (the speed
of data transmission corresponds to the maximum speed of USB 2.x )
Max. speed of 480 Mb/s 28Media

SD memory cardFig. 18
SD card slot
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 28.
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 the button SETUP
→ Remove SD card 1 safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” to the output
position.
SD memory card empty or data not readable
If an SD memory card is inserted, on which no data or no readable data is stored,
then 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 the complete SD memory card cannot be
played back or their reproduction may be limited.
CAUTION■ Only use SD cards in standard size. When using smaller SD card with the adapt-
er the SD memory card may fall out or the adapter while driving the vehicle due to
vibrations.■
We recommend using SD memory cards of class 4 and higher. This guarantees
the fastest possible access to the audio files.
■
Always store the SD cards in suitable cases to protect them from dirt, dust and
other forms of damage.
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USB-, AUX-Eingänge
Fig. 19
USB and AUX inputs
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 28.
The device allows you to play audio files from USB storage devices, as well as ex-
ternal devices connected to the analogue AUX input.
The USBand AUXinputs are located above the storage compartment at the front
of the centre console » Fig. 19.
A data carrier or system can be connected to the USB/AUX input either directly or
via a connection cable from the ŠKODA range of original accessories.
AUX-Eingang
External signal sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from
your device.
The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUXinput. If the external au- dio source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
It is also possible to adjust the input sensitivity setting on the AUX input depend-
ing on the audio source connected » page 18, Sound setup . 
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USB input
External devices connected to the USB input can be operated from your device 1)
.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:›
Press the button MENU
→  → Remove USB device safely .
Do not use USB extension cables or adapters. This can impair the functioning of
the connected signal source.
USB hubs are not supported.
CAUTION
The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!
Note
■ If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired. This de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
MEDIA IN - input
Fig. 20
MEDIA IN input
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 28.
The device allows you to play audio files from an external, device connected to
the MEDIA-IN input.
External sources such as Apple devices, connected to the MEDIA IN input, can be
operated via your 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 adapter is used) - Video playlists, films, music vid-
eos, TV shows, video podcasts, rented films.
› Music
- Playlists, artists, albums, tracks, podcasts, genres, composers, audio
books.
Video setup › Press the button
MEDIA

→ 
→ Video (iPod) .
■ Screen – Adjust the brightness, contrast, and colour of the video (during play-
back in NTSC standard - option for colour adjustment)
■ Format: - Set the screen width/height ratio
■ AV standard: 2)
- Video standard settings
■ Automatic - Automatic selection of standard
■ PAL - Select the coding standard for the PAL colour signal
■ NTSC - Select the coding standard for the NTSC colour signal
Note
■
Some of the operating options of 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 of the operating options of the Apple device or the video playback are
supported only by using an extension cord marked in red.
■
The volume of the external device connected can also be adjusted by setting
the input sensitivity for the MEDIA IN input » page 18, Sound setup . 

1)
Some operating options on an external device may not be supported.
2)
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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Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
44
Vehicle data
45
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
46
ESC system
47
Tyre
47
Driver assistance
47
Parking and manoeuvring
47
Light
48
mirrors and wiper
48
Opening and closing
49
Seats
49
Multifunction display
49
Service
49
Restore factory settings
50
Climatronic settings
50
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Note
■ The individual systems are described in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual .■For safety reasons, if any system functions are disabled, then some functions,
such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after switching
the ignition off and on.■
When you press the button CAR, the system displays the last displayed menu
 .

Selecting driving modeFig. 25
Button for selecting the driving mode Octavia, Octavia Combi / Octa-
via RS, Octavia Combi RS
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
the three preset driving modes Normal, Sport and Eco, or to the driving mode In-
dividual which allows individual settings.
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol 
or
 » Fig. 25 lights up on the button.
The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the info field in the main me- nus for the operating modes 
» Fig. 30 on page 50 (top left).
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button 
or 
» Fig. 25 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Display the mode settings 
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Range (if the estimated range is less than 300 km, the vehicle starts to ap-
proach the symbol: )
Vehicle representation (the zones of the vehicle are shown in different col- ours, corresponding to any warning messages that occur. The warning mes-
sages are displayed once you touch vehicle)
■ Driving data - Display travel data » Fig. 26
You can display one of three trip memories on the screen:
■ Since start - Driving data for the individual trip
■ Long-term - Long-term driving data
■ Since refuelling - Data since last refuelling
Change between the individual travel data storage locations with 
/ 
.
■ Convenience consumers - Displays up to three devices which use the largest
share of fuel and displays the fuel consumption required to run all conv. con- sumers » Vehicle Owner's Manual , chapter Commercial driving and environmen-
tal compatibility
■ Vehicle status - Displays vehicle status » Fig. 26 or tyre pressure monitoring in-
formation
■ Vehicle status - Displays vehicle status information
■ / 
- No message/warning messages relating to vehicle status or number
of messages (if there is only one message, one warning message text is dis-
played)
■  - Display information about the status of the START-STOP system
■ TPMS - function of the tire pressure monitor » Fig. 27
■  SET - Start a new calibration process
Switch between the individual menus with 
/ 
.
Note
For more information on the warning messages concerning the vehicle status and
information on the START-STOP system, see the » Vehicle Owner's Manual .FGAuxiliary heater and ventilationFig. 28
Auxiliary heater: Main menu/set preset time
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 44.
Press the button CAR/SETUP on the Climatronic unit
→ 
.
Set-up Departure time: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready foruse » Fig. 28
Heating/ventilation: Set the operating mode Select the preset time, switch off the preset time
Set the preset times 1 to 3 and the duration (10 - 60 minutes)
When the heating or ventilation is running, the windows are highlighted in red or blue
Note
■ Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactiva-
ted again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of the preset times.■
In the selection of the day in the preset time, there is an option between Sun-
day and Monday without the specified day. If this setting is made, the vehicle will
be ready for use at the selected time, regardless of the current day.
■
The system in operation switches off on expiration of the operating duration or
can be deactivated by pressing the direct on/off icon  or by using the radio re-
mote control.
■
If a different time is set » page 19, time and date settings , the activated preset
time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated.
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