2013 SKODA OCTAVIA radio

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Infotainment Radio Bolero
Owner's Manual

Preface
You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with an Infotainment Radio Bolero (hereafter called the unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us.
The new operating concept allows you to configure vehicle settings and to operate some electronic systems
centrally from the unit.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, please also carefully read the Vehicle Manual, because operation in ac-
cordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.
If you have any questions about your unit, please contact a ŠKODA Partner. Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
4
Equipment overview
5
Device operation
operate via the device screen
8
Operation via the Maxi DOT display
10
voice control
13
device settings
setup menu
17
Radio
Operation
21
Radio settings
24
Media
Operation
26
Signal source
28
Communication
Telephones and two-way radio systems
34
Connect the device with the mobile phone
37
Telephone functions
40Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings44
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile - a software profile for da-ta transfer via Bluetooth ®,
designed for a one-way transfer of
audio dataACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-
rent radio stationAMAmplitude modulation - denomination of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPA software profile for data transmission by means of Blue- tooth ®,
supports welcehs multimedia functionsAVAudio / visual source signal - typical for DVD player or TV tunerBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and trans-
mission of voice and data informationDABDigital Audio Broadcasting - digital radio receptionDRMDigital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or
restrict the use of digital media contentESCElectronic Stability ControlFMFrequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequency
rangeHFPHands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®,
which allows for communication between a mo-
bile phone and the in-vehicle hands-free equipmentGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - Global System for Mobile communica-
tion, the most popular standard for mobile phonesID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis- play of artist, title, album name, etc.KESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingNTSCNational Television System Committee - Audio-visual encoding
standard in North and Central America and some countries in Southeast AsiaAbbreviationDefinitionPALphase alternating line - Audio-visual encoding standard in
most European countriesPIProgram identification - Station identification by means of a
RDS codeRDSRadio Data System - system for the transmission of additional information for FM radio receptionTPTraffic Program identification - Program identifier for the
transmission of traffic informationVINVehicle identification numberWMAWindows Media Audio - compressed audio format
3Abbreviations

Equipment overview
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device
5
Touch screen
5
Switching the unit on/off
6
Device menus
6
Adjusting volume
6
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Description of the device
Fig. 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 21
MEDIA - Media menu » page 26
Depending on equipment fitted:
› MUTE
- Mute
› PHONE - Phone menu
» page 34
Depending on equipment fitted: › TP
- Traffic news
» page 23
› VOICE - Voice control
» page 13
SETUP - Unit settings » page 17
SOUND - Sound settings » page 18
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 44
MENU - Displays the unit menus » page 6
Touch screen » page 8

Touch screen
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
The unit is equipped with a so-called touch screen which can only be operated bythe 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. 
12345678910115Introductory information

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 functioning of the sensors for the zoom effect.
■
To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touchpads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
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 18 .

Switching the unit on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
›
Press the  knob to switch the device on or off.
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were active before switching off the device will be restored.
If telephone mode was active before you switched off the unit and the ignitionand Bluetooth ®
function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-
sage » page 35 . Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20 .
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.
If the device was switched off using the knob 
, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
If your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system, the device will switch off automat-
ically after the engine has been turned off and the door opened. If you open the driver's door before switching off the engine, the device will also switch off.
When the ignition is switched off, the device switches off automatically after ap-
prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).

Device menusFig. 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 main MENU - Radio » page 21
- Media » page 26
- Sound settings » page 18
- Unit settings » page 17
- Vehicle systems settings » page 44
- Phone menu » page 34

Adjusting volume
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
Reduce the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the left.
Muting
›
Press the MUTE button or rotate the
 knob and adjust the audio volume to 0.
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operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - AudioFig. 7
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
Each item in the Audio menu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated
with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel.
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 the receivable radio stations in the given frequen-
cy 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
■ NameButtons and wheels of the audio menu - Radio/MediaButton/
wheel » Fig. 7ActionFunctionRadioMedia1Press brieflyChange source (change frequency ranges and connected sources)1Press and holdSwitch between the Radio and Media menus, and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station or
track to be played)2Press brieflySwitch off/on tonea)Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume b)2Turn downwardsReduce the volumeb)3
Press brieflyGo to the next saved radio station in the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset list c)
Interrupt traffic reportSkip to next track d)
3Press and holdStop traffic reportFast forwardd)4
Press briefly
Go to the previous stored radio station in the station
list
or go to the station stored in the preset list Interrupt traffic reportGo to the previous track when pressed within 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s af- ter track changed)4Press and holdStop traffic reportHigh-speed rewind5Press brieflyStop traffic reportNo function
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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