2013 SKODA OCTAVIA AUX

Button /wheel
» Fig. 8ActionFunctionRadioMediaDVD video4
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 after track change a)
Skip to start of chaptere)
4Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast rewind5PressStop traffic reportNo function5
Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsGo to the previous track when pressedwithin 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s after track change a)
Skip to start of chaptere)
5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track a)Skip to next chapter e)6Press brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menu6Press and hold buttonReturn to Main Menua)
Does not apply for AUX.
b)
The sound is turned on again by pressing wheel
2
or turning wheel
2
. Playback of navigation announcements is not turned off.
c)
If the system plays audible messages in voice mode dialogues of the device, the volume of the audible message is affected.
d)
Context-dependent selection.
e)
Applies to DVD video. Operation through the multifunction steering wheel works only if the
Audio menu is selected in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Note■
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if
the ignition and the side light are switched on.■
For safety reasons, the video display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h. The
unit continues to play the soundtrack.
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12Familiarization with the unit

■Gracenote database: ... - Multimedia database version
■ Media codec: ... - Media codec version
■ Update software - manual software upgrade
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in English
Sound settings
Fig. 13
Sound settings / Balance - fader settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
›
Press the button Menu
→ 
→ Press Sound .
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Traffic report - Sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Nav. announcements - Sets the volume of the navigation announcements
■ Voice control - Sets the volume for the voice control
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Sets the maximum volume after switching on
■ Speed-dependent 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 through AUX
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume

■
Bluetooth audio - Sets the volume of the Bluetooth ®
device connected
■ 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
■ No navigation sound during call - Switches on or off the navigation prompts
during a telephone conversation
■ Subwoofer - Subwoofer volume settings
■ CANTON advanced setup - Setup of the Canton®
-Sound system
■ Select equaliser sound - Equaliser settings
■ Music - Sound ranges adjusted for listening to music
■ Speech - Subwoofer operation is suppressed to highlight the speech sound
range
■ 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 seat 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 19.
›
Press the button Menu
→ 
→ Screen 
20Familiarization with the unit

AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX in-
put » page 36
BT audio - Changes to a Bluetooth ®
player » page 35
Jukebox - Changes to the Jukebox » page 34
Title / folder list
Fig. 18
Track/folder list
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
Menu display
›
The function key  .
Explanation of graphic Displays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level folders
Change to track/folder database » page 30
Play the source or folder selected
Play the tracks in the source or folder selected in random order
Repeat playback of the source or folder selected Auto-play function for 10 seconds » page 31
Where the source is SD card 1, SD card 2 or USB 1 , you can change between Fold-
er display or Database display.
It is only possible to change the display of the basic overview of the files/folders
for the source concerned. The status line
A
shows the source currently selected.

ABNote■
In the title / folder list a maximum of 1000 files / folders are displayed alphabet-
ically.■
If the file format is not supported by the unit or the file is damaged and cannot
be played the title / folder list displays a struck-through icon.
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Track/folder database
Fig. 19
Track/folder database
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
The unit is capable of classifying files according to the information in the ID3 tag file properties into the various categories of Database.
Explanation of graphic Displays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level foldersChange to track/folder database » page 30
Play the source or folder selected Auto-play function for 10 seconds » page 31
Where the source is SD card 1, SD card 2 or USB 1 , you can change between Fold-
er display or Database display.
It is only possible to change the display of the basic overview of the files/folders
for the source concerned. The status line
A
shows the source currently selected.
By pressing the function key with the symbol  is a
Database or a list of titles /
folders displayed in the currently selected track will be played. 
AB30Audio/Video/Images

■Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 22
■ Video setup (files) - Set the parameters of the video being played back from a
file
■ Format: - Set the screen width/height ratio
■ Automatic - adjust the picture to the screen size
■ 16:9
■ 4:3
■ 14:9
■ 47:20
■ Video (DVD) settings - Set the parameters of the video being played back from
a DVD source » page 35
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Activate/deactivate the input of the external AUX audio
source
■ Reset codec to system settings - Codec default settings
■ Remove safely - safe removal of the source connected
■ Select device
■ SD card 1
■ SD card 2
■ USB 1
signal sources
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Sources and file formats supported
32
Requirements and restrictions
33
Jukebox
34
Bluetooth ®
player
35
CD/DVD
35
SD memory card
36
USB-, AUX inputs
36
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 hold external 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 restrict you when driving in any way.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data to the Jukebox, to CD /
DVD media, Bluetooth ®
players, to SD memory cards 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 at source.
Sources and file formats supported
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
Supported signal sources
Signal
sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCUSB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without spe- cial software)Other external sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
,
MTP player, Bluetooth ®
playerCD/DVD drive:Audio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW (with
a capacity of up to 700 MB), DVD ± R / RW; con-
ventional DVD, DVD video and DVD audio 32Audio/Video/Images

■If the CD/DVD is physically damaged, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly,
the following message is displayed: Error: CD/DVD. Check the CD/DVD and insert
properly into the drive.■
It is possible under certain circumstances that copyright-protected CD/DVDs
and home-burnt CD/DVDs 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.
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SD memory card
Fig. 22
SD memory card slots
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
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”. The play function will start automatical-
ly.
Remove the SD memory card
Depending on equipment fitted:
›
Press the button MENU
→ 
→ Remove SD card 1 safely or Remove SD card 2
safely .
›Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” into the eject
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 cards cannot be
replayed or their playback may be limited.
CAUTION
■ Only use standard sizeSD cards. When using smaller SD cards with the adapter
the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving due to vehicle vibra-
tions.■
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 inputs
Fig. 23
USB and AUX inputs
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The device enables files from USB storage media as well as from external devices connected to the USB input such as Apple devices 1)
to be played. 

1)
The video playback from an Apple device is not supported.
36Audio/Video/Images

The device allows you to play the analog audio signal from external devices con-
nected to the AUX input.
The USBand AUXinputs are located above the storage compartment at the front
of the centre console » Fig. 23.
An external device or data media can be connected to the USB/AUX input either
directly or via a connection cable from the ŠKODA range of original accessories.
AUX input
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 signal source connected » page 20, Sound settings .
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 depends
on the quality of the adapter which is used.
USB input
External devices such as Apple devices connected to the USB input cannot be op-
erated from your device 1)
.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:›
Press the button MENU
→ 
→ Remove USB device safely .
USB extension cables or adapters may affect the operation of the connected ex-
ternal device.
USB hubs are not supported.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!■Do not connect an Apple device to the device via Bluetooth ®
and USB at the
same time, as this may result in a malfunction.
Note
The operation of the external device and its connection with other devices can be
seen in the operating instructions of the respective manufacturer.
DVD video
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
37
video playback
38
Operation of DVD video
38
DVD video menu
38
Settings
39
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
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Main menu
Fig. 24
DVD video: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
The DVD video main menu is displayed when you select a source that contains
playable video files.
Explanation of graphic
Select the video source
Display of the playing time / remaining time and the playing time axis is pos-
sible within the video by moving the slider or by touching the desired location
on the time axis 
AB1)
Some operating options from an external device may not be supported.
37Media

Vehicle
Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
74
Vehicle data
75
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
76
ESC system
77
Tyre
77
Driver assistance
77
Parking and manoeuvring
78
Light
78
mirrors and wiper
79
Opening and closing
79
Seats
79
Multifunction display
79
Service
80
Restore factory settings
80
Climatronic settings
80
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 .■If the functions of some systems are disabled, some functions, such as parts of
the ESC system, are switched on again automatically for security reasons, after
switching the ignition off and on.■
When you press the button CAR, the system displays the last displayed menu
 .
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Selecting driving mode
Fig. 50
Button for selecting the driving mode: Octavia, Octavia Combi / Fa-
bia RS Octavia RS
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
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 lights up on the
button 
or 
» Fig. 50 .
The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the info field in the main me- nus for the operating modes 
» Fig. 55 on page 80 (top left).
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button 
or 
» Fig. 50 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal 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. 51
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
Changing between the individual travel data storage locations can be done 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. 51 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 - Tyre pressure monitoring function » Fig. 52
■  SET - Start a new calibration process
Changing between the individual menus can be done 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. 53
Auxiliary heater: Main menu/set preset time
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 74.
Press the CAR/SETUP button on the Climatronic unit
→ 
.
Set-up Departure time: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use » Fig. 53
Heating/ventilation: Set the operating mode
Select the preset time, switch off the preset timeSet 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 21, Time and date settings , the activated preset
time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated.
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