2014 SKODA OCTAVIA steering

Input screen with keyboardFig. 4
Input screen
The input screen with keypad is used to input entries or find entries in the unit
memory (e.g. phone contacts, addresses, etc.).
Description of the function keys - Return to the higher-level menu
- Display the menu with selected contacts, information on the number of
relevant contacts
- Delete characters in the entry line
- Change from upper case to lower case and vice versa
- Menu display with keys in the selected language, including diacrit-
ics » page 17
- Switch to numbers and special characters
- Switch to special characters
- Switch to letters
- Blank entry
- Confirmation of text entered into the entry line
By pressing the keyboard function key on the input screen the required char-
acter appears in text line
A.
Only those letters or symbols making up a logical entry will be available. Do not
forget to enter a blank space for terms made up of more than one word, such
as Lorem Ipsum. The entries can be entered without special characters (diacrit-
ics).
A search of the most relevant terms ensues as soon as letters are entered, so
it is not necessary to enter the entire entry name.
Next to text line
A
, the number of matching entries is shown in function key
B
.
The numbers 1-99 indicate the quantity of matching entries that were found. If
even more entries were found, ** is indicated instead of a number. If less than
6 entries were found, a list of the found entries opens automatically.
Input screen with numeric keyboard
Fig. 5
Input screen with numeric key-
pad
The input screen with keyboard is mainly used for entering numbers, eg in the
phone menu » page 38 .
Description of the function keys - Return to the higher-level menu
- Delete characters in the entry line
Operation via the Maxi DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate with the control lever buttons
9
operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel -
Audio
9
operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel -
Telephone
11
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes . 
8Device operation

Some of the device's features are also displayed in the MAXI DOT display1)
. De-
pending on the equipment, these features can be operated as follows.
■ With the buttons on the operating lever » page 9
■ With the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering
wheel » page 9
Note
If the ignition and the side light are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.
Operate with the control lever buttons
Fig. 6
Buttons on the control lever
The separate menus and menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated with the buttons on the control lever.
Press and hold - open main menu
Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
Press briefly - select menu item or menuAAB
operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - Audio
Fig. 7
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
Each item in the Audio menu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operat-
ed with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel.
The information shown on the MAXI DOT display (depending on the menu
selected) ■ Radio
■ current frequency band of the radio station;
■ currently playing station of the receivable radio stations in the given fre-
quency band, if less than 5 are receivable;
■ if more than 5 stations can be received, a list of receivable radio stations is
displayed with an option to choose one of them;
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name 1)
The display in the MAXI DOT is described in the
» Manual , chapter Information system
9Device operation

operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - TelephoneFig. 8
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
Items in the MAXI DOT display telephone menu can be operated with the but-
tons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel.Buttons and dials of the telephone menuButton/wheel » Fig. 8ActionFunction1Press brieflyMUTE1Turn upwardsIncrease the volume1Turn downwardsReduce the volume2Press brieflyAccept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, call list, call the dialled contact2Press and holdReject call, redial last call3Turn up/downCall list, previous menu item3Press brieflyConfirm selected menu item4Press brieflyReturn to a previous level on menu4Press and holdReturn to Main MenuTelephone call function in the MAXI DOT display
Depending on the context, you can select the following functions.
Incoming call ■  Answer - Answer a call
■  Reject - Reject a call
■  Ignore - Ignore a call
Outgoing call ■  Stop - End a callCurrent call
■  Hang up - End a call
■  Mic. off - Microphone off
■  Mic. on - Microphone on
Symbols in the MAXI DOT displaySymbolMeaningCharge status of the telephone battery a)Signal strengtha)
11Device operation

Note■During voice control, no traffic announcements are played.■Some voice commands must be spelled out when pronouncing depending on
the selected language of communication, such as the Source Selection “ SD”
card one .
Switching on/off
Fig. 9
Multifunction steering wheel
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
Switching on voice control › Briefly press the
 button on the device.
› Briefly press the symbol key

1
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Activation of voice control is indicated by an acoustic signal and the device
screen will display a collection of basic voice commands for the current menu.
The menu display as well as the acoustic signal can be enabled or disa-
bled » page 17 .
Switching off voice control › Press the

button on the device for a long time or press it twice.
› With a long or double press of the symbol key
 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
› Touch the screen with your fingers (any part of the screen with the excep-
tion of the function key ).
› Press a button on the device (except for a short pressing of the

button).
› Utter the voice command
Cancel voice control.
Help for voice control
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
Start introduction
When you give the voice command Start tutorial, the unit plays one of the sev-
en parts of the voice control tutorial.
Individual parts of the introduction can be called separately by issuing the
voice command introduction part ... and the number 1 through 7.
Help
When you give the voice command Help, the unit displays a menu containing
possible context dependent voice commands. In some cases issuing the voice
command help again will cause another section of the help to be shown with
further possible voice commands in a menu.
The help does not contain all possible commands.
Operation
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
The voice control system can usually be operated through the method “ say
what you see. ”
Speak the descriptions of the green highlighted function keys out loud. For ex-
ample, the function key Dial no. can be accessed through the voice command
“ Call number. ”
Voice control settings » page 17.
Icons in the voice control menu a voice output is played
a voice command is awaited
a voice command entry is stopped » page 14
a voice command is recognized
As long as the system is playing a voice output, it is not necessary to await the
end of the message playback. The message can be ended by briefly pressing
the 
button or the symbol key
 on the multifunction steering wheel. In
this way the voice output is aborted and a new voice command is expected.
13Device operation

not recognizing a voice commandRead and observe
on page 12 first.
If a voice command is not recognised, the system answers with Pardon? and
you can give a new command.
If the system does not recognise the second voice command, the help mes-
sage is provided again and you can give a new command.
If the system does not recognise the third voice command, the system plays
the Voice control cancelled message and the dialogue is ended.
override a voice command input
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
A voice command can be corrected, modified or re-entered by briefly pressing
the  button on the device or the symbol key
 on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel. However, this is only possible if the icon  is displayed.
You do not have to wait until the voice command is recognized by the system.
stop/restore voice command input
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
In some menus, the procedure for entering voice commands can be stopped by
turning the knob
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .
The symbol displayed on the unit screen or in the information display then
changes from  on
.
Restore entry
› by pressing the function key with the symbol
;
› by pressing the

button on the device;
› by pressing the symbol key
 on the multifunction steering wheel.
Voice commands not included in the Help
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
Voice commands to call menus, folders and directories in each menu.
FunctionVoice commandReturning to the higher-level
menu BackScroll through the menu /
list / directory
next pageprevious pagefirst pagelast page14Device operation

Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode Selection)
41
Vehicle data
42
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
43
ESC-and ASR systems
43
Tyre
43
Assistance systems
44
Parking and manoeuvring
44
Light
45
mirrors and wiper
45
Opening and closing
45
Seats
45
Multifunction display
46
Service
46
Restore factory settings
46
Climatronic settings
46
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant 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 func-
tions, such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after
switching the ignition off and on.Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode Selection)Fig. 25
Button for selecting the driving mode Version 1/version 2
The menu for the selection of the driving mode allows you to select one of the
driving modes ( Normal, Sport , Eco , Individual ).
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol
 or

» Fig. 25 lights up on the button.
The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the info field in the main
menus next to the icons 
» Fig. 30 on page 46 (top left).
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button  or

» Fig. 25 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Information concerning the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Information concerning the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Information concerning the mode settings
■ Individual - Activates the Individual mode
■ Cancel - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Setup - Individual setting
■ Steering: - Set the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports 
41Vehicle systems

Assistance systems›
Press the button 
→ 
→ Driver assistance .
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control system
■ Driving programme: - Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated 1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Distance: - Set 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
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for monitoring the distance to the vehicles
ahead
■ Active - Activate/deactivate the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activate/deactivate advance warning
■ Display distance warning - Activate/deactivate distance warnings
■ Lane Assist - Settings for Lane Assist
■ Active - Activate/deactivate the assistant
■ Adaptive lane guidance - Activate/deactivate adaptive lane guidance
■ Driver Alert System - Activate/deactivate the driver alert system
■ Proactive passenger protection - Activate/deactivate proactive passenger
protection
Parking and manoeuvringFig. 29
Screen display of the visual parking system
Explanation of graphic Switching on/off the acoustic parking aid
Switching off the visual parking system
Message: Look! Safe to move?
Displays the lane depending on the steering angle
An obstacle in the lane which is currently outside of the collision area is
shown by the yellow segment
An obstacle appearing in the collision zone is shown as a red-coloured
segment  Do not continue driving!
An area without detected obstacles is shown as a transparent segment.
An obstacle in the sensor range which lies outside of the collision area is
shown by the white segment.
›
Press the button 
→

→ Parking and manoeuvring .
■ ParkPilot - Settings for the parking aid
■ Activate automatically - Activate/deactivate the compact parking aid dis-
play (when driving forward)
■ 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 
ABCDEFGH1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with a travel mode option
» page 41, Selection of travel mode
(Driving Mode Selection) .
44Vehicle systems

Index
A
ACC
44
Additional keyboard languages17
Adjusting volume
6
Adjust vehicle systems ESC system
43
AM19
Anti-theft protection4
Apple - device30
ASR43
Audio Media
24
Radio19
Automatic distance control44
Automatic front window wiping in rain45
Automatic headlight in rain45
Automatic locking45
Automatic rear window wiping45
Automatic search for radio station20
AUX29
Auxiliary heater and ventilation Settings
43
B
Bluetooth Connect the device with the phone
34
settings18
switch on/off18
visibility18
Bluetooth audio27
Bluetooth player27
C
CD
27
Climatronic automatic air recirculation46
Automatic operation46
mode46
COMING HOME45
Communication31
Phonebox33
Component protection4
Connect the device with the phone
34
Control lever9
Convenience consumer42
D
DAB
19
Settings23
Station information22
Data Convenience consumer
42
Travel42
Vehicle status42
date17
Daytime running lights45
Declaration of conformity4
Description of the device5
Device menus6
Device operation7
Control lever9
device screen7
Device screen7
MAXI DOT display8
Multifunction steering wheel9, 11
device screen keyboard
8
maintenance5
numerical keyboard8
operation7
Device screen16
Operation7
Device Settings15
Digital radio reception Settings
23
display5
Door release45
Driving mode41
Driving Mode Selection41
E
Eco tips
46
ESC sport43
External input AUX
29
MEDIA IN30
USB29
F
factory settings
18
Factory settings18, 46
Fatigue detection44
File formats26
Requirements and Limitations27
FM19
Settings22
Folder list Media
24
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in while parking
45
Frequency range See main menu
19
Front Assist44
Function key7
Function keys7
H
Head Light Assist
45
48Index