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Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of Conformity
4

4
Warning messages
4
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identi-
fying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment com-
ponents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the
vehicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA Partner 1)
where you
bought the vehicle.
This guide is meant only as a supplement to the information contained in the
operating instructions of the vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in con-
junction with the latest manual for this vehicle. For a detailed description of
some functions listed in these instructions, see the Vehicle Manual for your ve-
hicle.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your unit; they are only inten-
ded 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 device in a way that ensures that you are in full control of
your vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident!
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and
fire brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■
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.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the “connection and the use of this
communication device is granted by the Nigerian Communications Commis-
sion.”
Read and observe on page 4 first.
Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protec-
tion.
Component protection serves as a protection mechanism for the following:
› for the impairment of factory- or garage-fitted control units after installation
in another vehicle (for example, after a theft);
› for the impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle.
› for the possibility of a legitimate installation or change of control units for re-
pairs at a ŠKODA 1)
specialist garage.
When component protection is enabled, the following message appears on the
unit display Component theft protection: the infotainment system is not fully
available at present. Please switch on the ignition.
If the component protection does not activate by switching on the ignition,
please contact a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Warning messages
Read and observe
on page 4 first.
The device turns off automatically under certain circumstances. The device in-
forms you for a few seconds by means of a text message on the device screen. 
1)
Terms used
» manual , chapter Preface.
4Introductory information

Touch screen
The unit is equipped with the so-called resistive (pressure / resistance) touch
screen.
The function keys on the screen can be operated by a light finger pressure to
the screen surface.
CAUTION
■ The screen can only be operated by a slight touch of a finger. With too much
pressure, the screen can be damaged.■
Do not use any objects to operate the screen, which could damage the
screen surface.
■
Solvent based cleaners can damage the screen surface.
■
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 oth-
er parts of the interior.
Note
■ To protect the screen, a suitable protective film for touch screens can be
used.■
The brightness level can be set » page 13, Screen settings .
Switching the unit on/off
›
The unit is switched on or off by briefly pressing the on/off knob .
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 igni-
tion and Bluetooth ®
function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-
sage » page 28 , Problems with the Telephone function . Switch on the igni-
tion or the Bluetooth ®
function » page 14 , Bluetooth ®
settings .
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 the vehicle is equipped with a starter button the device switches off auto- matically after the engine is switched off and the driver's door is 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
approx. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).
Adjusting volume
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
Reduce the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the left.
Muting
›
Press the key  or turn the knob  to the left and set the volume to 0.
If something is being played over the media at the time of reducing the volume
with the adjustment knob 
to 0 then what is being played over the media is
paused.
CAUTION
■ High volumes can cause sound resonance and sound distortion in the vehi-
cle.
Note
■ The change in volume is displayed on the screen.■The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted : .■
The speakers in the vehicle are matched for the power output of the device.
6Introductory information

■Radio Data System (RDS) 1)
- Switches the RDS function on/off.
■ Sort stations: - Sort types of radio stations in the station list (FM)
■ Group - Sort by transmitted program type
■ ABC - alphabetical order according to station name
Advanced Settings (DAB)
›
In the main menu press the DAB Radio range and the function key 
→ Ad-
vanced settings .
■ DAB traffic messages - Switch on/off DAB announcements
■ Other DAB messages - Switch on/off other announcements (e.g., warnings,
regional weather, sports reports, financial news)
■ DAB station tracking - Switching the DAB Automatic program tracking in
other station groups (Ensemble)
■ Auto. DAB - FM switching - switches on/off auto-switching from DAB to the
FM frequency band if the DAB signal is lost
DAB station tracking
If a DAB station is a member of several sender groups, when the signal is poor,
the same station is searched in a different sender groups (Ensemble).
Auto-change DAB -FM
If the DAB signal is poor, the unit will try to find a preset FM station for the
DAB station you are currently listening to.
For auto-change to work, the DAB and FM stations must send a sender ID.
› While the station is being received on the FM band, (
) is displayed after the
station name. The () marker disappears when the relevant DAB station can
be received again ).
› If a DAB station is also not available in the FM band due to poor reception,
the device will be switched to mute.
› If you do not want automatic station change (e.g. when driving through tun-
nels, when reception may be lost temporarily), you can deactivate this func-
tion.
Media
Operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
20
Folder list / Title list - Browser
21
Multimedia database
22
Playback
22
Media settings
23
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The device allows you to play audio files from different media and connected
devices (hereinafter referred to only as “audio sources)” » page 23.
Main menu
Fig. 11
Media: Main menu
In the main menu the audio source as well as their playback options can be se-
lected.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the  button. 
1)
Only valid for some countries.
20Media

Note■In the folders and title lists a directory max. of 1000 entries is displayed de-
pending on the date of creation. The entries are arranged alphabetically.■
The availability of folders and title lists depends on the connection speed
and the size of the audio source to be connected.
Multimedia database
Fig. 13
Multimedia database
In the multimedia database the title properties are sorted according to catego-
ries.
For some Apple devices connected via USB, the multimedia database is dis-
played instead of the folders and title lists.
Viewing multimedia database
›
Press the function key in the menu Media 
.
Categories of multimedia database - function keys » Fig. 13
Short press - selection of the parent folder / Long press - select of the au-
dio source » page 24
Track lists - Sorted by the track title
Artists - Sorted by artist's name
Albums - Sorted by album name
Tracks - Sorted by the track title
Podcasts - Sorted by the Podcast names
Genres - Sorted by the genre type
Composers - Sorted by the composer names
Audiobooks - Sorted by the audiobook names
For playback, select the category, then the title  or a folder  and then select
the title  .
With some categories it is possible to quickly change to another category 1)
.
■ Artists → 
All Albums - display all albums
■ Albums →

All tracks - display all titles
■ Genres → 
All Artists - display all artists
Playback
The device plays the titles in alphabetical order.
Function keys for playback:
But-
tons
» Fig. 11 on
page 20
ActionOperation
 /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Play the previous titlePress briefly b)Plays the current track from the startPress and hold but-
tonFast-reverse within the titlePress brieflyPlay the next titlePress and hold but-tonFast-forward within the titlea)
Within about 3 seconds after the start of the title playback.
b)
After about 3 seconds after the start of the title playback. 
1)
For some audio sources, the function keys are not available.
22Media

If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth®
player at the same time as a
USB device the Bluetooth ®
- player will then be separated » page 24.
Disconnect USB device›
Press the function key in the menu Media 
→ Remove USB safely .
After disconnecting the USB audio source, playback will start from the last
played audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the
Radio menu.
Loading USB device
With the ignition on after connecting the USB device, the charging process is
automatically started (applies for devices where charging via the USB connec-
tor is possible).
The charging efficiency can be different compared to the charging from the
usual mains power supply.
Some connected devices may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
The charging of the connected device is automatically stopped after switching
off the ignition.
CAUTION
■ USB extension cables or reducers may affect the operation of the connected
external device.■
A video playback is not supported.
Note
When operating as well as connecting the external device, the respective op-
erating instructions are to be observed.
AUX - input
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The AUX input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole » Fig. 15 on page 25 .
The AUX input can be an external device and can be connected via a connec- tion cable from the ŠKODA original accessories.
A external device connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from this
unit.
Connecting AUX audio sources
The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the external
devices do not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
After connecting the AUX audio source, the source must be manually selected
for playback from this source » page 24.
Disconnect AUX audio source
After disconnecting the auxiliary audio source is no automatic change to an-
other audio source takes place.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■If an external device is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped with
an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired. This de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
Note
■ The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the connected
AUX audio source » page 13, Sound settings .■
The AUX input can be used for the enabled / disabled selection of the
source » page 23 , Media settings .
26Media

■Sort by: - Options for the arrangement of the phone book 1)
■ Surname - Sort by contact name
■ 1st name - Sort by contact first name
■ Imp. contacts - Start update of the phone book 2)
» page 35 , Invite list
■ Select ringtone - Selection the ring tone is available if the connected tele-
phone does not support the in-band ringing function 3)
■ Reminder to your mobile - Switch on/off the reminder for a connected tele-
phone; the reminder is sent when the ignition is switched off and the igni-
tion key is removed (for vehicles with a starter button after switching off the
engine and opening the driver's door)
Connect to the device to the mobile telephone
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
conditions for coupling
29
Connect the device to the telephone
29
Connect the mobile telephone with the device
30
Connection with another paired mobile telephone
31
Bluetooth ®
- connection profile
31
Delete the telephone from the list of paired devices
32
Disconnection
32
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The device is displayed in the telephone to be connected to as SKODA BT ...
... is replaced with the last four characters of the vehicle identification number
of your vehicle.
You can change the name of the device » page 14, Bluetooth ®
settings .
WARNINGThe device may require confirmation of certain features in the telephone
when pairing. Therefore do not carry out the pairing process while driving -
there is danger of accidents!Note■ The maximum number of phones registered is 20. Coupling a new phone af-
ter reaching the maximum number causes the telephone that has not been
coupled for the longest time to be automatically replaced.■
In some countries the connection via the Bluetooth ®
function, may be limi-
ted. Further information can be obtained from local authorities.
■
The range of the Bluetooth ®
signal to the system is restricted to the vehicle
interior. The signal can be affected by other equipment or obstacles, such as
luggage.
conditions for coupling
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
To connect a telephone with the device, the two devices must be paired.
Prerequisites for successful pairing: The ignition is switched on.
The Bluetooth ®
function of the device » page 14 and the telephone is
switched on.
The visibility of the device is switched on » page 14.
The visibility of the telephone is switched on.
The phone is within range of the Bluetooth ®
signal.
The pairing can be initiated from the device or from the telephone.
Connect the device to the telephone
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
A telephone is paired with the device
After switching on the ignition, the device attempts to automatically connect
to the last connected telephone.
During the connection setup and depending on the telephone type the device
screen displays may show ... Would you like to connect? and a menu will ap-
pear with the following function keys. 
1)
This function is only supported by some telephones.
2)
Some telephones do not support downloading of contacts from the SIM card.
3)
The in-band ringing function makes it possible to use the ring tone of your telephone as the ring tone.
29Telephone

›Confirm the 6-digit PIN code 1)
displayed on the device screen and the tele-
phone display within 30 seconds on both the device and the telephone.
If required select the option in the telephone for automatically connecting the
telephone to the device.
or
› Enter the 4 - 16 digit PIN code into the device.
› Enter the PIN code shown on the device display into the telephone within 30
seconds 2)
.
› If required acknowledge the confirmation request with the telephone.
After successful connection, the main menu Telephone appears » Fig. 16 on
page 27 .
If the device is connected to another phone via the HPP-profile, then only the
coupling of the new phone takes place. The original phone remains connected.
With free connection via the A2DP and AVRCP 3)
profile the phone with the de-
vice connects automatically with this profile as a Bluetooth ®
player » page 24 .
Connection with another paired mobile telephone
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
If you want to connect the device to another paired telephone, the current
connection does not have to be terminated. The connection to the existing tel-
ephone is automatically terminated by connecting to another telephone.
›
In the menu press the Telephone function key

B

» Fig. 16 on page 27 .
It displays a list of previously paired telephones.
›
Select the paired telephone to be connected with the device.
If the coupling conditions » page 29 for the selected phone are met, the mes-
sage in the device screen ... Replace this connection with ... ? appears along
with the following function keys.
› Cancel
- stops the menu for telephone change
› Replace
- connection to the selected telephone
After successful connection, the main menu Telephone appears » Fig. 16 on
page 27 .
If the desired telephone is not in the list of previously paired telephones then
the telephone is to be paired with the device » page 29, Connect the device to
the telephone .
Bluetooth®
- connection profile
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
Profile types
The device can be paired with several telephones (or Bluetooth ®
devices), but
only one can be actively connected on the HFP 4)
profile and one on the A2DP
audio profile or AVRCP 3)
.
› Hands-free phone (HFP)

 - Devices that support the connection via the
HFP profile
› Bluetooth audio (A2DP)

 - Devices that support the connection via the au-
dio profile
Connection switch on / replace
Press in the menu the Telephone function key

→ Bluetooth → Paired devi-
ces.
A list of paired devices is displayed.
By pressing the function key with the name of the connected device a menu
opens with the supported profiles.
By pressing the white profile icon in the menu with supported profiles, the
message … - connection with … connecting… appears on the device screen
and the device connects using the selected profile.
If the device is already connected to another device, the message in device
screen ... Replace this connection with ... ? appears along with the following
function keys.
› Replace
- replace the connection with the new device to be connected
› Cancel
- Cancel the replacement connection 
1)
For devices with Bluetooth ®
v2.1 and later the device quick pairing procedure (SSP Secure Simple Pair-
ing) is used for pairing. This connection method does not require the user to enter a PIN.
2)
The input and confirmation of the PIN code is not possible while driving.
3)
A2DP and AVRCP are Bluetooth ®
profiles that support multimedia functions.
4)
HFP is a Bluetooth ®
profile that supports the functionality of the hands-free system.
31Telephone

›By pressing the function key
 the telephone number is dialled.
› By pressing the function key,
 the telephone number is dialled using the
prefix.
Search for a contact in the list
The input screen » Fig. 17 also functions as an alphanumeric keypad that you
can use to search for contacts in the phonebook.
For example, if you enter 32, the unit will display contacts with the letter se-
quence DA, FA, EB, etc.
On the right side next to the numerical keyboard a list of contacts found from
the directory appears according to the lettered specified. By pressing the cor-
responding function key for the respective contact, dialling is started or the
contact details are displayed if the telephone contact has several phone num-
bers.
Enter the code
Typing the prefix can be performed in the following ways.
› By pressing the function key
 (dialling the entered phone number with the
prefix starts).
› By entering of characters or numbers (e.g.
 or 00 and the like a prefix is in-
serted in line A
).
The prefix may, for example be used for international calls, phone calls via a
virtual mobile network operator or distinguishing between business and pri-
vate calls and similar.
If the contact number contains a prefix, pressing the function key causes  a
further prefix to be added before the number and the connection starts. The
phone number contains at this time two prefixes and a phone call is not initi-
ated.
Dialling breakdown and info numbers › By pressing the function key,
 the breakdown number is dialled. A break-
down service will then be called when your vehicle breaks down.
› By pressing the function key
, the info number is dialled. An information
service can be called when information regarding the products and services
of the ŠKODA brand are required.
The breakdown and info numbers are free of charge. Charges are only made
for a phone call in accordance with the fare conditions of your telephone serv-
ice provider.
If a call cannot be made, then visit a ŠKODA service partner.
The breakdown and info numbers are set country-specific at the factory. If you
want to change the preset numbers, then consult a ŠKODA service partner.
List of telephone contacts
Fig. 18
List of telephone contacts / contact details
›
Press in the menu the Telephone function key

» Fig. 16 on page 27 .
A list of telephone contacts is 
» Fig. 18 .
The device telephone book contains up to 2000 free memory locations for im-
ported telephone contacts. Each contact can contain up to 5 telephone num-
bers.
The list of phone contacts can also be called during an ongoing call.
Select contact
Pressing the function key with one of the displayed contacts starts the selec-
tion 1)
.
If a contact contains several telephone numbers, the system displays a menu
containing the telephone numbers for this contact after pressing the function
key.
Pressing the function key with one of the indicated telephone numbers starts
the dialling 1)
.
Contact details
By pressing the function key  In the list of phone contacts
 the contact de-
tails 
» Fig. 18 are displayed. 
1)
A phone call can be made if no other call is active.
34Telephone