2013 SKODA OCTAVIA display

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Setting additional functions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 18.
› Press the button
MEDIA
→ menu knob
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
■ TP - Switches traffic programme on/off
■  - Displays the artist, album and track name from ID3 tag 1)
■ Repeat - Sets repeat play
■ Off - Switches repeat function off
■ Track - Repeats the current track
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
■ Mix - Random play
■ Off - Random play function off
■ All - Sets random playback of all tracks on the current audio source
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
■ Scan - Consecutive playback of the tracks for 10 seconds
■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current track
■ Skip - Selects another track
■ Cancel - Changes to the track played originally
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CD
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 18.
The device can be used to play audio files saved on a CD.
The internal drive can only be used to play audioCDs (CD-A), CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Inserting›With the labelled side facing up, insert a CD into the CD slot 12 » Fig. 1 on page 5
until it is automatically drawn in. The play function will start automatically.
Ejecting›
Press the  button – the CD is ejected.
If the ejected CD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again for safety
reasons. The play function will not start automatically.
WARNINGThe CD player is a laser product. On the manufacturing date, this unit was classified as a class 1 laser product in accordance with the national/interna-
tional standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR,
Subchapter J classified as a class 1 laser product. The laser beam used in this
class 1 laser product is so weak that it poses no risk when operated correctly.
This product is designed such that the laser beam is restricted to the inside of
the device. However, this does not mean that the integrated laser could be
classified as a higher class laser product were the housing to be removed. For
this reason, never remove the housing from the device.
CAUTION
■ Never place DVDs into the internal drive, as this may cause irreparable damage
to the device.■
Never insert CDs with the designation “ Do not insert in drives without a draw-
er ” into the internal drive or use “ EcoDiscs” in the internal drive.
■
After pressing the  button , there is a delay of a few seconds before the CD is
ejected. During this time, the barrier to the CD slot is open.
■
Be sure to wait until the CD has been fully ejected before you try to insert a new
CD. Failure to do so can cause damage to the device drive.
■
If the CD has mechanical damage, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly, the
following message is displayed: CD functionality is restricted. Check the CD and
insert it properly into the drive. If the message is displayed again, try using anoth-
er CD or visit a specialist garage if necessary.
■
If the inside temperature of the device is too high, no CDs will be accepted. The
device switches to the last active operating mode.
■
Never use liquids such as benzine, paint thinner or record cleaner to clean the
surface of the CD, as this may cause damage. 
1)
If there are no artist, album and track names available in the file being played, the folder or file name
is displayed.
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Main menuFig. 10
Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 24.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button TELEPHONE.
If a mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system, the telephone mode
main menu is displayed » Fig. 10.
Functions in the Telephone main menu
■ Dial - Direct entry of a phone number » page 29
■ Contacts - Displays the phone book » page 30
■ Calls - Displays the call list » page 31
■ Redial - Redials the last outgoing call » page 31
The display shows the name of the mobile phone service provider 1)
, the name of
the connected phone and various symbols.
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)Roaming (before the name of the mobile network provider) a)Displays a connected Bluetooth®
deviceSymbolMeaningMissed callCurrent calla)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
If no mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system, the message Please
connect a mobile telephone. is displayed. » page 26, Connecting the mobile tel-
ephone to the hands-free system
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Error messages
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 24.
If there are problems with the availability of the network or with the Bluetooth ®
function, the following messages appear on the device display screen.
MessageMeaning
Provider unknown
The name and code number of the mo-
bile phone network operator are un- known or are not offered by the mobilephone.Network searchThe 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).Bluetooth off. Do you want to switch
it on?Bluetooth ®
is switched off in the Setup
menu. Select Yes to switch Bluetooth ®
on.Telephone function deactivated.Bluetooth ®
was switched off in a spe-
cialist garage using a diagnostic device. 
1)
In some cases, the name of the network operator may be replaced by an international identification
number.
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The pairing can be initiated from the hands-free system as well as from the mo-
bile phone.
Prerequisites for successful pairing: The ignition is switched on.
The Bluetooth ®
function for the hands-free system is switched on » page 13.
The Bluetooth ®
function for the mobile phone is switched on.
The visibility of the hands-free system is switched on » page 13.
The visibility of the mobile phone is switched on.
During the pairing process, no other mobile phone may be connected with the hands-free system.
The devices are paired with each other » page 26.
When pairing from the mobile phone, follow the instructions in the owner's
manual of the mobile phone.
The hands-free system is indicated as SKODA_BT_... in the Bluetooth ®
device to
be connected. ... is replaced with the last four symbols of the VIN code of your ve-
hicle. You can change the name of the hands-free system.
Possible symbols for found or paired devicesSymbolMeaningDevices that support the functionality of the hands-free sys- tem (Bluetooth ®
profile HFP) a)Bluetooth®
players (Bluetooth ®
profiles A2DP and AVRCP) b)a)
HFP is a Bluetooth
®
profile that supports the functionality of the hands-free system.
b)
A2DP and AVRCP are Bluetooth ®
profiles that support multimedia functions.
Note
The maximum number of connected devices is 20 If a new device is paired after
the maximum number has been reached, the paired device that was least recent- ly used will be automatically deleted.Pairing process from the hands-free system
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.›
Press the SETUP button
→ Telephone → Bluetooth setup → Found devices .
If the desired mobile phone is found in the list of Bluetooth ®
devices, then pro-
ceed as follows.
›
Select the mobile phone for pairing by turning the menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on
page 5.
›
Confirm the function Connect.
If the desired mobile phone is not found in the list of Bluetooth ®
devices, or if the
No contact available message appears, confirm the function Search and wait un-
til the system has finished searching.
The search can be cancelled by pressing the BACK
button. A list will be displayed
showing the devices that were found before the search was cancelled.
If the mobile phone supports the Bluetooth ®
profiles A2DP or AVRCP, the mes-
sage Do you want to connect the audio profile? appears on the screen, along
with the possible functions 1)
.
■ Yes - The Bluetooth ®
profiles A2DP and AVRCP are connected, allowing the
playback of audio files from the mobile phone
■ No - The A2DP and AVRCP profiles are not connected
The device can pair several Bluetooth ®
players, but only one player can be con-
nected to the device.
Note any pairing requests shown in the Bluetooth ®
player.
The following messages will be displayed on the device display screen, depending
on the type of mobile phone:
6-digit PIN code and the possible functions:
■ Accept - Accepts the displayed PIN code
■ Cancel - Cancels the pairing process
or 

1)
This selection is ignored by some mobile phones, and the A2DP and AVRCP profiles are connected
automatically by them.
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4-digit PIN code1)
and the possible functions:
■ Accept - Accepts the displayed PIN code
■ Change - To change the PIN code manually
■ Turn the menu button 2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 to navigate within the number
field, and press the menu button
2
to confirm the number selection.
■ Delete - Deletes mistyped PIN code number
■ OK - Accepts the entered PIN code
■ Cancel - Cancels the pairing process
If the hands-free system appears on the display of the mobile phone, enter the PIN within 30 seconds and wait, until the pairing is complete.
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Pairing from the mobile phone
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
Pairing
›
Have the mobile phone search for available Bluetooth ®
devices 2)
.
›
Select the hands-free system in the list of Bluetooth ®
devices.
The following messages will be displayed on the device display screen, depending on the type of mobile phone:
6-digit PIN code and the possible functions:
■ Accept - Accepts the displayed PIN code
■ Cancel - Cancels the pairing process
or
Screen for entering the PIN code 1 )
and the possible functions:
■ OK - Accepts the entered PIN code
■ Delete - Changes the entered PIN code
If the hands-free system appears on the display of the mobile phone, confirm the
pairing request and wait until the pairing is complete.
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Fast connection to another paired mobile phone
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
If you want to connect the device to another paired mobile phone, the existing
connection does not have to be terminated. The connection to the existing mo-
bile phone is automatically terminated by connecting to another mobile phone.
›
Press the PHONE button in the Telephone main menu.
A list of up to four previously connected mobile phones will appear.
›
Select the mobile phone to be connected with the hands-free system by con- firming the corresponding function key
3
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
The on-screen message Replace the connection with … with a new connection
with …? must be confirmed in order to ensure that the connection is established
successfully.
›
If the desired mobile phone does not appear in the list press the Search key and
search for paired devices.
›
Select the desired phone from the resulting list of paired devices by turning the
menu button
2
.
›
Confirm the connection by selecting Connect.
If the desired mobile phone did not appear in the list of the four previously con-
nected mobile phones and is not in the resulting list of paired devices, then the
mobile phone must be paired with the device » page 27.


1)
The newly entered PIN code must contain between 4 and 16 digits. The same PIN code must be en-
tered on both the hands-free system and the mobile phone.
2)
The hands-free system is indicated as SKODA_BT_... in the Bluetooth ®
device to be connected. ... is
replaced with the last four symbols of the VIN code of your vehicle. You can change the name of the hands-free system.
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A screen appears to enter the phone number » Fig. 12.
Select the digit or character by turning the menu button 2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
Confirm the digit or character by pressing the menu knob
2
.
Move within the telephone number using the function  or  .
Select the function Delete to delete the digit or character left from the under-
score.
Select the function Call to dial the phone number you entered.
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Contact list
Fig. 13
Searching the contact list
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
›
Press the button PHONE
→ Contacts .
Downloading and updating the contact list Up to 2000 contacts can be downloaded to the device from the connected mobile
phone. Each contact can contain up to 5 numbers.
When the mobile phone is first connected to the hands-free system, the system
begins to download the contacts list from the phone and SIM card 1)
into the de-
vice memory. The next time the mobile phone connects to the hands-free system,
the contact list will merely be updated.
Before a contact list is available, the message No contact available appears on
the screen.
If the contact memory is full, the download process is terminated and the mes-
sage Contact memory is full. appears on the screen. Only the already downloaded
contacts will be available.
Newly saved contacts or any changes to these contacts are only shown once the update process is complete.
If an error occurs while downloading the contact list, the message Contact list
download failed. appears on the screen.
The update can be started manually with the function Update.
Symbols next to the contacts
If a contact has several phone numbers, some of the following symbols may ap-
pear next to the contact name.SymbolMeaningMobile phoneLandlineHomeBusinessFaxA contact downloaded from the SIM card of the mobile
phone
Press the menu knob
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 to display additional phone numbers of
the contact and the following functions.
■ Call - Dials the phone number
■ Edit - Allows you to edit the phone number before dialling (e.g. by adding the
international dialling code before the phone number); changes are not stored
Searching for contacts and dialling
■  
- Search for contacts beginning with a Latin character
■  
- Search for contacts beginning with a Cyrillic character
■  
# - Search for contacts beginning with a special character
■ Update - Starts updating the phone book
■ Call - Dials the phone number 
1)
Some mobile phones do not support downloading of contacts from the SIM card.
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After selecting a function, for example, search for contacts that beginning with a
Latin character,  the corresponding menu appears with functions » Fig. 13 .
If you want to find, for example, contacts beginning with the letter , press the
key 3
with the function  » Fig. 13 three times.

call lists
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
›
Press the button PHONE
→ Calls .
Functions in the call list
■ All - List of all calls
■ Missed - Missed calls
■ Received - Answered calls
■ Dialled - Outgoing calls
■ Call - Call the selected contact
Symbols in the call list
SymbolMeaningMissed callAnswered callOutgoing call

Redialling the previous outgoing call
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
›
Press PHONE button
→ Redial
The last outgoing call is dialled.

Telephone call
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
The contact name or phone number of the person calling or being called are dis-
played on the device display screen during the telephone conversation, along
with the call duration.
Depending on the context, you can select the following functions:
Outgoing call
■ End call - Ends the call
Incoming call ■ Accept - Answers the incoming call
■ Ignore - Ignores the incoming call and return to the last selected device mode 1)
(the ringtone is muted, but carries on running in the background)
■ Reject - Rejects incoming call
Current call
■ DTMF - Enter key tone (DTMF), e.g. to check voicemail or use an automated tel-
ephone service (call centre) during a call
■ Contacts - Opens the phone book
■ Send - Sends key tone (DTMF)
■ Contacts - Displays phone book
■ Mic. off - Switches off microphone or switches on by re- pressing (the symbol on
the device screen 
represents the deactivated microphone)
■ Mobile /Handsfree - Transfers sound from the speakers into the mobile phone
or back into the speaker for the hands-free system 2)
■ End call - End a call
Error messages during phone conversations
MessageMeaningNo serviceThe service is not available.Number invalidA wrong number.No connectionThe phone line is unavailable. 
1)
Press the
PHONE button to return to telephone mode and accept or reject an incoming call.
2)
Some mobile phones may be disconnected from the hands-free system by switching the sound. After
the call, the mobile phone must be connected again with the hands-free system.
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Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
33
Driving assistants
34
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
35
Stabilisation control (ESC)
35
Speed limit for winter tyres
35
Lights
35
Vision
35
Opening and closing
36
Seats
36
Setting Climatronic
36
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
37
Vehicle status
37
Details of the multifunction display
38
Service
38
Resetting to factory settings
38
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.

Selecting driving modeFig. 14
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 33.
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 Individual driv-
ing mode, which allows customised settings to be applied.
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol 
or
 » Fig. 14 lights up on the button.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button 
or 
» Fig. 14 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Individual - Activates the Individual mode
■ Settings - Individual settings
■ Steering action - Sets the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Engine - Sets the engine (drive) characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical 
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■ACC driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated ■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Advanced FrontLighting System (AFS) - Sets the characteristics of the
adaptive headlights
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Air conditioning - Sets the characteristics of Climatronic
■ Normal - Normal
■ Eco - Economical
■ Reset - Sets the mode to Normal
Note
If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the "Select driving
mode" main menu, it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch it-
self off.
Driving assistants
Fig. 15
Parking assistance: illustrations
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
Parking assistance: Explanation of graphic
Obstacle detected in the scanned area (the vehicle can still continue to travel
in the direction of the obstacle)
Obstacle detected in the collision area (do not continue to drive in the direc- tion of the obstacle)
More information on the parking assistance can be found in the » Vehicle Owner's
Manual , chapter Assistance systems .
›
Press the button CAR
→ Assistants .
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Active - Activate/deactivate the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activate/deactivate advance warning
■ Display distance warning - Activate/deactivate distance warnings
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control
■ Distance - Sets the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Very close - Very small distance
■ Close - Small distance
■ Medium - Medium distance
■ Far - Large distance
■ Very far - Very large distance
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise con-
trol is active 1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Park Assist - Sets the park assistance
■ Front volume - Adjusts the volume of the front sensors
■ Front tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the front sensors
■ Rear volume - Adjusts the volume of the rear sensors
■ Rear tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the rear sensors
■ Audio lowering - Lowers the volume
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Light - Light lowering of the volume
■ Medium - Medium lowering of the volume
■ Strong - Strong lowering of the volume 

AB1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with a travel mode option
» page 33, Selecting driving mode .
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