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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual   - Backward and forward menu navigation (the key functions are descri-
bed in the relevant chapters)
CD slot 
- Eject CD
SD memory card slot

Switching the unit on/off
First read and obs

  - Backward and forward menu navigation (the key functions are descri-
bed in the relevant chapters)
CD slot 
- Eject CD
SD memory card slot

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 the device was switched off and if the igni-tion or the Bluetooth ®
function are not switched on, the following message is dis-
played: Please connect a mobile telephone. Switch on the ignition or the Blue-
tooth ®
function » page 13.
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.
When the ignition is switched off, the system switches off automatically after ap-
prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).

Adjusting the volume
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
11121314
Reduce the volume›Turn the
 knob to the left.
Muting›
Press the MUTE button
or
›
Set the volume to 0 using the  knob.
CAUTION
The car speakers may be damaged if the volume is set too loud or is distorted.
Note
■
The change in volume is displayed on the device display screen.■The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted : .■
Some connected sources allow the volume to be changed directly at the source.
■
Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
■
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a power output of the device
of 4x20 W.

Unit operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Operate via the device display screen
7
Operate using the buttons on the operating lever
8
Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel -
Audio menu
8
Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel -
Telephone menu
10
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some of the device's features are also displayed in the MAXI DOT display 1)
. De-
pending on the equipment, these features can be operated as follows. 
1)
The display in the MAXI DOT is described in the
» Manual , chapter Information system
6Introductory information

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual ■Language - Set the unit language 1)
■ Time/date - Time and date settings
■ Time - Time settings
■ Date - Date settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches summer time adjustment on/off
■ Time

■Language - Set the unit language 1)
■ Time/date - Time and date settings
■ Time - Time settings
■ Date - Date settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches summer time adjustment on/off
■ Time format - Sets the time format
■ 24h
■ 12h
■ Date format - sets up the date format
■ DD.MM.YYYY - Day - Month - Year
■ YYYY-MM-DD - Year - Month - Day
■ MM.DD.YYYY - Month - Day - Year
■ Units - Unit settings
■ Distance - Distance units
■ km - Kilometres
■ mi - Miles
■ Temperature - Temperature units
■ °C - Degrees Celsius
■ °F - Degrees Fahrenheit
■ Volume - Volume units
■ l - Litres
■ gall. (UK) - Gallons (UK)
■ gall. (US) - Gallons (US)
■ Speed - Speedunits
■ km/h - Kilometres per hour
■ mph - Miles per hour
■ Consumption - Consumption units
■ l/100km - Litres per 100 kilometres
■ km/l - Kilometres per litre
■ mpg (US) - Miles per gallon (US)
■ mpg (UK) - Miles per gallon (UK)
■ Gas consumption - Gas consumption units
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
■ Bluetooth - Activating/deactivating Bluetooth ®■
Display - screen setting
■ Brightness - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Medium - medium level
■ Darker - darker level
■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Clock in standby mode - Time display on the screen when the ignition is
switched on and the device switched off
■ Remove SD card safely - Safe removal of the SD memory card 2)
■ Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device 3)
■ Factory settings - Restore to factory settings
■ All - All doors
■ Sound - Sound setup
■ Radio setup - Radio settings
■ Vehicle - Vehicle system settings
■ Telephone - Phone settings
■ Media - Media settings
■ System - System settings
■ Driving profile - Choice of driving mode
■ Display off - Activates/deactivates the screen's power-saving mode, where the
screen is black (the screen can be switched on again by pressing any key)
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Software update - Updates the Bluetooth ®
firmware » page 15
■ Versions data - Displays version information
■ Bluetooth software: ... - Version of the Bluetooth ®
firmware
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software version: ... - Version of the software used
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights used1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) can not always be guaran-
teed.
2)
If a sound is currently played from the SD memory card, this function is not active.
3)
If a sound is currently played from the USB data carrier, this function is not active.
14Introductory information

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual ■Never expose the CD to direct sunlight.■Only write on the CD with appropriate writing tools.■
Do not stick anything to the CD!
Note
■Poor or unpaved road surfaces and severe vibrations may ca

■Never expose the CD to direct sunlight.■Only write on the CD with appropriate writing tools.■
Do not stick anything to the CD!
Note
■Poor or unpaved road surfaces and severe vibrations may cause the CD to jump.■Damp (condensation) may affect the device in cold weather or after showers.
This can lead to playback jumps or impair the play function. In such cases, wait
until the moisture has dissipated.■
If a CD is dirty, it should never be cleaned using a circular motion, but rather
from the inside out. Use a soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. In the case of heavy
contamination, we recommend cleaning the CD with a standard CD cleaner and
leaving to dry.
■
In certain circumstances, CDs protected by copyright or self-made CD-Rs and
CD-RWs may not play, or may only play to a limited extent.
■
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
■
The CD player does not include any parts that need to be serviced or repaired. In
the case of a defective CD player, please visit a specialist garage.

SD memory card
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 an SD memory card.
Inserting an SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the memory card slot
14
with the cut-off edge to
the front right until it “locks into place” » Fig. 1 on page 5. The play function will
start automatically.
Removing an SD memory card
›
Press the SETUP button
→ System → Remove SD card safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card moves into the eject
position.
SD memory card empty or data not readable
If an SD memory card is inserted and no data or no legible data has been stored
on the card, the device will not be switched to the SD memory card mode after
loading.
Due to differing quality requirements from different card manufacturers, it is not
always possible to guarantee the playback from SD memory cards.
It may not be possible to play some or all files on the SD memory card, or their
playback may be limited.
CAUTION
■ Only use one-part SD memory cards. If using an SD memory card with an adapt-
er (multipart SD memory cards), vehicle vibrations can cause the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving, and individual card parts can remainstuck in the device.■
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.

Bluetooth ®
player
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 18.
Audio files can be played and managed on the device via the A2DP and AVRCP
Bluetooth ®
player profiles (audio streaming).
Conditions for successful connection and playback. The Bluetooth ®
player must be paired with your device » page 27.
The audio files must have one of the supported formats » page 19.
Note
■
Bluetooth profiles A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 - 1.3) are supported.■We recommend adjusting the volume on the portable player to the maximum
level.■
The supported playback functions depend on the type of Bluetooth ®
player be-
ing used.

22Audio

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual 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 connecte

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

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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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual ■ProActive passenger protection - Activate/deactivate proactive passenger pro-
tection
■ Fatigue detection - Activate/deactivate the driver alert system
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
Fi

■ProActive passenger protection - Activate/deactivate proactive passenger pro-
tection
■ Fatigue detection - Activate/deactivate the driver alert system
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the CAR button
→ ASR off - Switches deactivation of traction control
(ASR) on/off.

Stabilisation control (ESC)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press button CAR
→ Stabilisation control (ESC) 1)
.
■ Activated - Switch on all components of the ESC system
■ ASR off - Switch off the ASR system
■ ESC Sport - activation of ESC Sport

Speed limit for winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Winter tyres limit .
■ Winter tyres warning - Switches the winter tyres warning function on/off
■ Warning at: ... km/h - Sets the speed for the warning
Note
This function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissi-
ble speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
Lights
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.›
Press the button CAR
→ Lights .
■ Light Assist - Sets the light assist
■ Switch-on time - Sets the sensibility of the light sensor against the change in
intensity of the ambient light
■ Early - High sensibility
■ Medium - Medium sensibility
■ Late - Low sensibility
■ Head Light Assist - Switch on/off the head light assist
■ Automatic headlight control (rain) - Activate/deactivate automatic headlight
control in rain
■ Daytime running lights - Activate/deactivate daytime running lights
■ Lane change flash - Activate/deactivate lane change flashing
■ Travel mode - Travel mode on/off
■ Left-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
■ Right-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
■ Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument lighting - Sets the brightness of the instrument/switch lighting
■ Footwell light - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
■ Coming home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after leaving the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
■ Leaving home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after locking the vehicle (5-30 seconds)

Vision
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Vision . 

1)
Applies to vehicles with the function ESC sport.
35Vehicle systems

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual ■Mirrors - Adjusts the mirrors
■ Synchronous mirror adjustment - Activate/deactivate synchronous mirror ad-
justment
■ Lowering in reverse - Activates/deactivates the lowering of the front pa

■Mirrors - Adjusts the mirrors
■ Synchronous mirror adjustment - Activate/deactivate synchronous mirror ad-
justment
■ Lowering in reverse - Activates/deactivates the lowering of the front passen-
ger mirror when reversing
■ Fold in while parking - Activate/deactivate folding the mirror via the remote
control or by using the sensor in the handle (KESSY)
■ Wipers - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
■ Automatic wiping in rain - Activate/deactivate automatic windscreen wiping
in rain
■ Automatic rear wiper - Activate/deactivate automatic rear window wiping
Opening and closing
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Opening/closing .
■ Windows - Sets the window operation
■ Convenience opening - Sets the convenience opening
■ Off - Deactivates the convenience opening
■ All windows - All windows
■ Driver - Driver's window only
■ Central locking - Settings for opening and closing of doors
■ Door unlocking - Sets the door unlocking
■ All - All doors
■ Single door - Driver's door or driver's or passenger door with KESSY system
■ Driver side - Doors on the driver's side or on the driver's or passenger's side
with KESSY system
■ Automatic locking - Activates/deactivates automatic locking when setting off
and unlocking after removing the ignition key
■ Alarm system confirmation - Activates/deactivates acoustic signals when un-
locking/locking a vehicle with an anti-theft alarm system

Seats
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
›
Press the button CAR
→ Seats .

■
Store driver's seat position on key - Activates/deactivates the storage of the
driver's seat position and exterior mirror position in the remote control key
when locking the vehicle
Setting Climatronic
Fig. 16
Climatronic main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 33.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button SETUP on the Climatronic control panel.
Explanation of graphic Function On - illuminated line
Function off - greyed-out line
Set interior temperature on driver's side
Set interior temperature on front passenger's side Set airflow direction
■ Profile - Sets the Climatronic operating mode
■ Light - Low power, quiet operation
■ Medium - Base power
■ Strong - High power
■  - Activates/deactivates automatic air recirculation
■  - Switches quick interior heating on/off
■  - Access to the auxiliary heater and ventilation settings » page 37
ABCDE36Vehicle systems

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SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual Index
A
Adjusting the volume
6
AF12
AM17
Anti-theft device4
Audio16
Media18
Multifunction steering wheel8
Radio16
Audio streaming22
Automatic headlight in rain35
Automatic locking36
Automatic rear win

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