
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     

■Time and date  - Time and date settings  » page 13
■ Language  - Set the device language 1)
■ Keypad:  - Keypad display for text entry  » page 14
■ Additional keypad languages - setting of available keyboard languages in the
input screens  » page 14
■ Units  - Unit settings  » page 14
■ Remove SD card safely  - Safe removal of the SD storage card
■ Remove USB safely  - safe removal of USB or iPod device
■ Factory settings  - Restore to factory settings  » page 14
■ Bluetooth  - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
 function  » page 14
■ System information  - Displays system information  » page 15
■ Copyright  - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in Eng-
lish
Sound settings
Fig. 8 
Sound settings / volume ratio
›
Press the button   or the button  
→  Sound .
■ Volume  - Volume settings
■ Max. switch-on volume  - Sets the maximum volume after switching on
■ Announcements  - sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Volume adjustment. (SDVA)  - Speed-dependent volume adaptation
■ Entertain Lower  - lowering the volume of the speaker (audio)  » page 38
■
AUX volume:  - Setting for the volume of the device connected through AUX
■ Quiet  - Low volume
■ Medium  - Medium volume
■ Loud  - High volume
■ BT audio  - Setting for the volume of the connected Bluetooth ®
 device
■ Quiet  - Low volume
■ Medium  - Medium volume
■ Loud  - High volume
■ iPod  - Setting for the volume for the connected iPod
■ Quiet  - Low volume
■ Medium  - Medium volume
■ Loud  - High volume
■ Balance - Fader  - Sets the balance between left and right, front and
rear  » Fig. 8
■ Bass - Mid. - Treble  - Setting for the bass, mid and treble  » Fig. 8
■ Confirmation tone  - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
Screen settings
›
Press the button   
→  Screen .
■ Screen off (in 10 s)  - Activate/deactivate energy-saving mode for the display 2)
■ Brightness  - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest  - brightest level
■ Brighter  - brighter level
■ Medium  - medium level
■ Darker  - darker level
■ Darkest  - darkest level
■ Confirmation tone  - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ Show clock in stdby mode  - Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press   
→  Time and date . 
1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) can not always be guaran-
teed.
2)
If after 10 seconds, the screen is not activated after touching the screen or by pressing or turning the menu button 
2
  » Fig. 1  on page 5 , the screen is black.
13Unit settings 

›For connecting follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a
telephone  » page 29.
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
 player at the same time as a
USB device, the Bluetooth ®
 - player will then be disconnected.
The following message text appears in the device screen  Device is connected
via Bluetooth and a USB port. This is not supported BT-audio is being switch-
ed off.
Note
■ We recommend setting the maximum output level of the Bluetooth  ®
 Player.■The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the unit for
Bluetooth ®
 player  » page 13 , Sound settings .■
Some operator options of the Bluetooth  ®
 player via the device may not be
supported and are dependent on the Bluetooth  ®
 player being used.
SD memory card
Read and observe 
 and  on page 23 first.
The device makes it possible to play audio files from the SD memory card.
The SD memory card slot 
9
  » Fig. 1  on page 5  is located below the screen.
Inserting an SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the available slot, with the cut edge facing the
front and to the right until it locks into place.
The play function starts automatically after inserting the SD card.
Removing an SD memory card
›
Press the button   
→  Remove SD card safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card moves into the
eject position.
After popping out the SD memory card, playback will start from the last played audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the  Radio
menu.
Unreadable SD memory card
If there are no readable files on the SD memory card nothing will play.
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
■ 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.■
We recommend that you use class 4 SD memory cards and higher. This guar-
antees 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.
USB input
Fig. 15 
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe  and  on page 23 first.
The USB input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole  » Fig. 15 .
The USB input can be an external device and can be connected directly or via a
connection cable from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Some external devices connected to the USB input  can be operated from this
device 1)
.
Connect the USB device
The play function starts automatically after connecting the USB audio source. 
1)
Some operating options from an external device may not be supported.
25Media       

Display of call list (there are new missed calls, the icon will appear here 
with the information about the number of missed calls)  » page 35
Menu settings for the  Telephone » page 28
Call up the main menu›
Press the   button.
If a telephone is connected to the device, the  telephone mode main menu is
displayed  » Fig. 16.
Symbols in the display
SymbolImportanceCharge status of the telephone battery a)Signal strength of the mobile wireless connection a)Active roaming (in front of the telephone service provider) a)Missed callCurrent calla)
This function is only supported by some telephones.
Problems with the Telephone function
Read and observe 
 and  on page 27 first.
If there are problems with the availability of the mobile network or with theBluetooth ®
 function, one of the following messages may appear on the device
display screen.
MessageMeaningNet. search…The phone scans for available wire-
less networks.No networkThe phone has no connection to a
mobile network.
Rejected by network.
The telephone service provider has
rejected the connection (e.g. not
enough mobile phone credit, SIM card
blocked, roaming not available).To use the Bluetooth function,
please switch the ignition on.Switch on the ignition  » page 29,
conditions for coupling .MessageMeaningPlease switch on Bluetooth.Switch on the Bluetooth ®
 function.Please connect a mobile telephone.Connect the telephone with the de-
vice  » page 29 , Connect to the de-
vice to the mobile telephone .Telephone not available.There is a problem with the Tele-
phone  function of the device consult
a ŠKODA service partner.Telephone is currently unavailable.A Bluetooth  ®
 device problem, consult
a ŠKODA service partner.
Unknown network.
A problem with the identification of
the telephone operator. The tele-
phone did not provide any informa-
tion regarding the telephone opera-
tor. Reconnect the mobile telephone
if necessary perform a restart of the
device  a)
.a)
Switch off the ignition for a few minutes and remove the ignition key (for vehicles with the starter but-
ton, switch off the engine and open the driver's door). The device performs a restart. Turn the ignition on
and reconnect your phone. If the problem persists consult a ŠKODA service partner.
Settings
Read and observe 
 and  on page 27 first.
›
Press the button   
→ 
 
» Fig. 16  on page 27  .
■ Select telephone  - Search for available telephones/list of paired telephones/
select telephone
■ Find  - search for available phones
■ Bluetooth  - Bluetooth ®
 settings  » page 14
■ User profile  - User profile settings
■ Manage favourites  - Assign function keys to allow speed dialling of con-
tacts; you can also add and delete quick contacts here
■ Prefix:  - Switch on/off the option to assign a prefix to a telephone number.
Once this function is activated, the button for adding a prefix to a tele-
phone number will be displayed with the symbol in some menus.   .
■ Enter here  - prefix for a phone number (if the function  Prefix: is on) 
28Telephone     

■Front volume  - Adjust the volume of the beeps for obstacle detection in
front
■ Front tone setting  - Setting the pitch of the beeps for obstacle detection in
front
■ Rear volume  - Set the volume level of the beeps for the rear obstacle de-
tection
■ Rear tone setting  - Setting the pitch of the beeps for the rear obstacle de-
tection
■ Entertain entertain.  - lowering the volume of the speakers (audio)
Light
›
Press the button  
→ 
 
→  Light .
■ Background lighting  - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument lighting  - Set the brightness of the instrument/switch lighting
■ Light assistance  - Setting of outdoor lighting
■ Switch-on time:  - Set the sensibility of the light sensor against the change
in intensity of the ambient light ■ Early  - High sensibility
■ Medium  - Medium sensibility
■ Late  - Low sensibility
■ Aut. headlight contr. (rain)  - Activate/deactivate automatic headlight con-
trol in rain
■ Daytime running lights  - Activate/deactivate daytime running lights
■ Comfort turn signal  - Activate/deactivate lane change flashing
■ “Coming/leaving home ” - Setting the COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME-func-
tion ■ “Coming home funct. ” - Set the period that the lights remain on after you
leave the vehicle (0 - 30 seconds; 0 = function deactivated)
■ “Leaving home fnct. ” - Set the period that the lights remain on after you
unlock the vehicle (0 - 30 seconds; 0 = function deactivated)
Windscreen wipers
›
Press the button   
→ 
 
→  Mirrors and wipers .
■ Wipers  - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
■ Automatic wiping (rain)  - Activate/deactivate automatic windscreen wiping
in rain
■ Automatic rear wiper  - Activate/deactivate automatic rear window wiping
Opening and closing›
Press the button  
→  
 →  Opening and closing .
■ Central locking  - Settings for opening and closing of doors
■ Door unlock.:  - Set the door unlocking feature
■ All  - All doors
■ Single door  - Driver's door or driver's or passenger door with KESSY sys-
tem
■ Side  - Doors on the driver's side or on the driver's or passenger's side
with KESSY system
■ Automatic locking  - Activate/deactivate automatic locking when starting
off
■ Acoustic confirmation  - Activate/deactivate acoustic signals when locking/
unlocking the vehicle with an anti-theft alarm system
Instrument cluster (multifunction display)
›
Press the button   
→ 
 
→  Instrument cluster .
In this menu it is possible to hide/show the appearance of the menu items in
the instrument cluster multifunction display and reset the trip data.
■ Current consumption  - Display of current fuel consumption on/off
■ Average consumption  - Display of average fuel consumption on/off
■ Convenience consumers  - Display of fuel consumption of convenience con-
sumers on/off
■ Eco tips  - Display of tips for economical driving on/off
■ Travelling time  - Display of travelling time on/off
■ Distance  - Display of distance travelled on/off
■ Average speed  - Display of average speed on/off
■ Digit. speed display  - Display of current speed on/off
■ Speed warning  - Winter tyres warning on/off
■ Oil temperature  - Oil temperature on/off
■ Reset Since start data  - Reset the single-trip memory in the device screen
and in the display of the instrument cluster
■ Reset Long-term data  - Reset the long-term memory in the device screen
and in the display of the instrument cluster
Time, date and unit setting
›
Press   
→  Time and date .
Description of the time and date settings  » page 13 . 
39Vehicle systems 

Index
A
Additional keyboard languages
14
Adjusting Volume
6
Adjust vehicle systems ESC system
38
AM16
Anti-theft device4
Audio Media
20
Radio16
Audio source23
Automatic device switch off4
Automatic driving light in rain39
Automatic locking39
Automatic rear window wiping39
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain39
AUX26
B
Bluetooth Connect telephone to the device
29
Settings14
Switch on/off14
Visibility14
Bluetooth - profile31
Bluetooth audio24
Bluetooth player24
C
Call lists
35
Comfort turn signal39
COMING HOME39
Communication27
Component protection4
Conditions for coupling29
Connect the device to the telephone29
Connect the telephone with the device30
Control lever9
D
DAB
16
Settings20
Data Journey
37
Vehicle status37
Date13
Daytime driving light39
Declaration of Conformity4
Delete the telephone from the list of paired de- vices
32
Description of the device5
Device operation Control lever
9
MAXI DOT display8
Multifunction steering wheel9, 11
device screen keyboard
8
numerical keyboard8
Device screen13
Important notice6
Maintenance6
Operation7
Device Settings12
Digital radio reception Settings
20
Display6, 7
Door release39
DTMF36
E
Eco tips
39
F
Factory settings
14 , 40
Fatigue detection38
File formats24
Prerequisites and restrictions24
FM16
Settings19
Frequency range See main menu
16
Front Assist38
Function keys7
I
Important notes
4
Important notice Touch screen
6
Input screen Language characters
14
Input screen with keyboard8
Input screen with numeric keyboard8
Instrument cluster39
Instrument illumination39
Introductory information4
Component protection4
Declaration of Conformity4
K
keyboard
8
Keyboard14
L
LEAVING HOME
39
Light sensor - Light switch-on time39
List Media
21
List of available stations Radio
17
41Index