2014 SKODA FABIA ESP

Introductory information
Important notes
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of Conformity 4
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in these operating instructions.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the
vehicle. For more information, please contact your local
ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations in this Owner's Manual may have differences from your vehi-
cle; they are only intended for general information. WARNING
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.
■ Only use the unit in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle in
every traffic situation – there is the risk of an accident!
■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. sirens from emerging vehicles instructing you to give way to, such
as the police, ambulance and fire brigade, can be heard at all times.
■ High volumes can cause hearing damage! Declaration of Conformity
Read and observe on page 4 first.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet
the basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive

1999/5/EC with
reference to radio equipment and telecommunications devices.  Description and Operation of device
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of device 4
Switching the unit on/off 5
Setting volume 5
Operation using the buttons/dial on the multifunction steering wheel 5
This chapter covers the device and the function of each button. Description of device
Fig. 1
Description of the device
 - Switching the unit on and off
Settings adjustment
Function keys (the functions for these keys are described in the relevant
chapters)
Display  1
2
3
4
4
Introductory information

Select radio stations and search
Read and observe on page 8 first.
Select radio stations from the list of available stations
The device will automatically search for available radio stations in the back-
ground, which can be selected immediately after turning on the power.
›
Press the
 or
 button.
There will be a change to the previous or next channel.
Select radio stations from station buttons
By pressing the respective button  -
 , the device changes to the station
saved under the given position.
Manually selecting a radio station › Press the
 
 Manual button.
› Press the
 or
 button repeatedly and set the desired value of the fre-
quency range.
Station scan
› Press the
 or
 button.
A search commences in the selected direction and stops at the next station
with sufficient signal strength.
Search available stations (Scan)
› Press the

 
Scan  button.
The search is started.
This function plays all the available stations in succession for a few seconds
each.
Pressing the  button again ends the search and the current station will be
played. Settings and advanced functions
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings 9
TP traffic 9
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This chapter describes the settings of the
Radio
mode and contains informa-
tion about the function of the traffic program (TP). Settings
› Press the

 button repeatedly.
The following menu items are displayed in sequence.
■ TP - Sets the Traffic
■ Yes - Traffic news is being received
■ No - Traffic news is not being received
■ Scan - Browse available radio stations
■ Press  - Start the scan
■ Manual - Manual selection of a radio station
■ Press  - Start the manual selection
■ Search - Sets station selection (operation of  or
 button)
■ Stations - Select from the list of available stations
■ Pre-sets - Choice from the station buttons TP traffic
The function allows the reception of traffic information.
Turn Traffic Information mode on
› Press the


 TP  Yes button.
Traffic info reception off
› Press the


 TP  No button.
FM frequency range
If the radio station currently selected broadcasts traffic reports, then this will
be shown in the  device display.
If the radio station currently selected does not broadcast traffic reports, then
this will be shown in the  device display.
AM frequency range
No traffic reports are broadcast in the AM frequency.
If the FM Frequency range traffic information station is available, then this is
shown in the device  display.
If the FM frequency range does not show any traffic information station as be-
ing available , then the device display  will show this. 
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Radio

Icons in the status bar C
Symbol
Meaning
 Track repeat
 Folder / audio source repetition
 Random play
 Mute / playback interruption (not valid for AUX)Playback
Connected audio sources in the Mediamode can be operated by the device
keys (not valid for AUX) » Fig. 1 on page
4.
Button Action Function

 Press Play / Pause
 Press Play the next title
 PressPlayback of the current track from its be-
ginning (press button for 3 seconds from
the start of track playback)
Playback of the previous track (press but-
ton within 3 seconds from the start of the
track playback)
 Hold Fast-forward within the title
 Hold Fast-reverse within the title

 Press
a)
Switches to/from the next folder/play-list
of the current audio source

 Press
a)
Change to/to previous folder/play-list of
the current audio sourcea)
The function is not supported by Apple devices. Audio sources
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select audio source 11
SD memory card 12USB input 12
AUX input 13
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-
ferent source types » page 13.
For an audio source with a split into several areas memory, only the contents
of the first manufactured range is read. WARNING
■ Never place external audio sources on the dash panel. They could be
thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeu-
vres, thereby injuring the occupants. ■ Never place external audio sources close to the airbags. They could be
thrown into the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed,
injuring the occupants.
■ Never hold external audio sources in your hand or on your knees while
driving. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sud-
den driving manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■ Always route the connection cable of the external audio source such that
is does not restrict you when driving. CAUTION
Do not store any important data on the connected external sources. ŠKODA
assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sour-
ces. Note
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the exter-
nal audio source. Select audio source
Read and observe and on page 11 first.
›
Press the

 button repeatedly.
The following menu items are displayed in sequence. ■  SD - SD memory card
■  USB - USB input
■  AUX - AUX input 
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Media

The unit only switches between connected audio sources with playable con-
tent.
The device can be connected to the audio sources connected to recognise
max. 1024 directories and play max. 6500 files. The device can play a max 1024
files from a directory.
The unit will play the contents of the connected audio source by alphabetically
sequenced directory and file name.
SD memory card
Read and observe and on page 11 first.
The SD memory card slot 11
is located on the front of the device
» Fig. 1 on
page 4.
Inserting an SD memory card
› Push the SD memory card into the available slot with the cut edge to the
front right until it
“locks into place”.
Playback starts automatically.
Removing an SD memory card
› Press the inserted SD memory card.
The SD memory card “jumps” into the eject position. CAUTION
■ Use only SD memory cards with a standard size. When using smaller SD cards
with the adapter the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving
due to vehicle vibrations.
■ Due to differing quality requirements of different card manufacturers, it is
not always possible to guarantee 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.
 USB input
Fig. 6
AUX and USB inputs
Read and observe and on page 11 first.
The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front center console
and is identified by the symbol  » Fig. 6 .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
Connect the USB audio source
› Plug the USB audio source into the corresponding well.
Playback starts automatically.
Separate USB audio source
› Disconnect the USB audio source.
Charge USB audio source
With the ignition on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging proc-
ess is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via the
USB connector is possible).
The charging efficiency can be different compared to the charging from the
usual mains power supply. Connected audio sources can be supplied / loaded
with a current of max. 1.0 A.
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
The charging of the connected audio source is automatically stopped after
switching off the ignition. CAUTION
■ Extension cords, or reducers can impair the function of the connected audio
source.
■ A video playback is not supported. 
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Note
■ When operating together with the connection of the audio source, the re-
spective operating instructions are observed.
■ We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries. AUX input
Read and observe and on page 11 first.
The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front center console
and is identified with the
 lettering » Fig. 6 on page 12.
Connecting AUX audio sources
› Insert the plug of the audio source in the corresponding well.
› Select the menu item using the
 button 
AUX.
› Start playback on the connected audio source.
Disconnect AUX audio source
› Disconnect the connector of the audio source. CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio devices.
■ If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound will be impaired. This de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used. Note
■ The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the exter-
nal devices do not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter. ■ The AUX input can be activated / deactivated » page 13, Settings
.
■ We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries. Settings and advanced functions

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings 13
Supported audio sources and file formats 13
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This chapter describes the settings of the
Media mode and contains informa-
tion about supported audio sources and file formats. Settings
› Press the
 button repeatedly.
The following menu items are displayed in sequence.
■ Mix - Random play
■ Off
- Random play function off
■ On - Turn on the random play function
■ Repeat - Repeat playback
■ All - Repeat playback from the current source
■ Track - Repeated track playback
■ Folder - Repeated folder playback
■ TP - Sets the traffic news reception
■Yes - The traffic is being received
■ No - The traffic is not being received
■ AUX - Enables / disables the AUX input
■ On

- Activation of the AUX input
■ Off
- Disables the AUX input
■ AUX vol. - Sets the input level of the AUX audio source (the menu item is
available only with the audio source being connected) ■ Low
- Low volume
■ Middle - Medium volume
■ High - High volume Supported audio sources and file formats
Supported audio sources Source Type Specification FAT
SD storage card Standard size SD
;
SDHC
FAT16; VFAT;FAT32
USB device USB stick;
HDD (without
special software) USB 1.x; 2.x and
3.x or higher with
support of USB
2.x
Portable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
, MTP player
(MSC))  13
Media