2014 SKODA OCTAVIA ESP

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile - intended for a one-way
transfer of audio data Bluetooth ®
software profileACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-
rent radio stationAMAmplitude modulation - denomination of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPAudio / Video Remote Control Profile - used for operating
with the data transfers via A2DP connected multi-media
functions for the prescribed Bluetooth ®
software profileAVAudio / visual source signal - typical for DVD player or TV tu-
nerBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationDABDigital Audio Broadcasting - digital radio receptionDRMDigital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor
or restrict the use of digital media contentDTMFDual-tone multi-frequency - communication with the device
via touch tone diallingESCElectronic Stability ControlFMFrequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequency
rangeHFPHands free profiles - Bluetooth ®
software profile, which en-
ables communication between a mobile phone and the de-
viceGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - a global system for mobile communi-
cationsID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.KESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingMP3compressed audio formatAbbreviationDefinitionMTPMedia Transfer Protocol - a software profile for the transfer
and synchronisation of files between two devicesNTSCNational Television System Committee - Audio-visual encod-
ing standard in North and Central America and some coun-
tries in Southeast AsiaPALPhase Alternating Line - Audio-visual encoding standard in
most European countriesPIProgram Identification - Station identification by a single
RDS code, for example, when setting a different radio sta-
tionPINPersonal Identification Number - personal identification
numberPTYProgramme Type - type of the broadcast programRDSRadio Data System - system for the transmission of addition-
al information for FM radio receptionSIM cardSubscriber Identity Module - A card for the identification of
the mobile network operatorSSPSecure Simple Pairing - a simple secure pairing of two Blue-
tooth ®
devicesTMCTraffic Message Channel - service for transmitting traffic in-
formation to the driverTPTraffic Program identification - Program identifier for the
transmission of traffic informationUSB MSCUSB Mass Storage Class - a software profile for transferring
files between two devices (sometimes referred to as EMS)VBRVariable Bit Rate - variable bit rate files with data compres-
sionVINVehicle identification numberWMAWindows Media Audio - compressed audio format3Abbreviations

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 thevehicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA Partner1) where youbought the vehicle.
This guide is meant only as a supplement to the information contained in theoperating instructions of the vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in con-junction with the latest manual for this vehicle. For a detailed description ofsome 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 fullyresponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in a way that ensures that you are in full control ofyour vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident!
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirensfrom vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance andfire 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 meetthe basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the “connection and use of thiscommunications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications
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 installationin 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 ŠKODA1) specialist garage.
When component protection is enabled, the following message appears on theunit display Component theft protection: the infotainment system is not fullyavailable 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
Commision.”

Alphanumeric with keyboardFig. 3
ABC keyboard for searching / QWERTY keyboard for input
Description of the alphanumeric keyboard Return to the higher-level menu
Displaying the menu with selected entries (number of corresponding en-
tries)
Confirmation of text entered into the entry line
Delete characters in the entry line
Toggle upper case to lower case and vice versa
Menu display with keys in the selected language, including diacrit-
ics » page 14
Switch to the numeric and special characters
Switch to special characters
Switch to letters
Enters a blank
The alphanumeric keyboard is used to search for entries in the device memory
(e.g. telephone contacts) or for entry (e.g. renaming the Bluetooth ®
Unit).
By pressing the keyboard function key, the character required appears in the
entry line.
During the search, (for example, in the phone book), only the function keys of
usable characters are available. Do not forget to enter a space for terms made
up of more than one word, such as Lorem Ipsum. The contact to be searched
for must be entered along with the special characters (diacritics).
The search for the most relevant entries with characters already entered are
already in the character input. Therefore, it is not always necessary to enter
the entire entry name.
In the function key  the number of matching selected entries will be dis-
played. A list of related items the characters entered will be opened by press-
ing this button.
The numbers 1 - 99 indicate the quantity of matching entries that were found.
If more than 99 entries are found, then instead of a number the symbols are
shown 
. If less than 4 entries are found, a list of the found entries is
shown automatically.
Numerical keyboard
Fig. 4
Input screen with numeric key-
pad
The numerical keyboard is mainly used for entering numbers, e.g. in the phone
menu » page 33 .
Description of the numerical keyboard - Input line
- Return to the higher-level menu
- Delete characters in the entry line
Operation through the MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate with the control lever buttons
9
Operating the audio menu using the buttons / dials on the multifunction
steering wheel
9
operation of the telephone menu via the buttons / dials on the
multifunction steering wheel
11
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes . 
A8Unit operation

Main Menu - Information and function keysATitle or possibly artist name, album nameBPlayback timeline with a slider a)
(With details of the playing time
and remaining playing time of the track)CSelect the audio source » page 24Folder / title list b)
» page 21 / Multimedia Database b)
» page 22
Break
PlaybackPlayback Options » tab. Playback Options on page 23Menu settings Media » page 23
Returns
Lead timePlayback display of a title, with variable bit rate (VBR)a)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
b)
For some connected audio sources, the function key is inactive.
Note
■ The name of the artist, the album and the title of the file being played are
displayed on the screen if the information is available as an ID3 tag. If no ID3
tag is available, only the file name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.
Folder list / Title list - Browser
Fig. 12
Folder / Title list
For SD cards, USB devices, and some Bluetooth ®
players (with AVRCP version
1.4) the reviewing of folders and title lists is possible without changing the cur-
rently audio source being reproduced.
When connected via AUX, devices and some Bluetooth ®
players (with the ver-
sion AVRCP up to and including 1.3) the option to review the folders and title lists is not available. By choosing this audio source, the device switches to that
source and playback starts.
See a list›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
or
›
turn the menu knob in the Media
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .
Folders and title lists - information and function keys » Fig. 12
Short press - selection of the parent folder / Long press - select of the au-
dio source » page 24
Selected audio source / current folder
Playback Options 1)
» table on page 22
Folder
Playlist
Playback of the selected title
Stopped track playback
Repeated title playback
Appears on the title icon , then the title cannot be played. By pressing the
function key, the cause is displayed (e.g., DRM protection, unsupported format,
etc.).
Pressing a function key for playing
B
displays the main menu Media » Fig. 12 .
Playlist
The playlists are not played automatically and must be manually chosen from
the folders and title lists. The playlists contain only a playing order of the
tracks and will not play, as long as the items are not stored on the audio
source. 
AB1)
For some audio sources, the function keys are not available.
21Media

Playback OptionsButton
» Fig. 11 on
page 20
ActionOperation
PressSwitch on/off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playback
from the current album or folder
Movement along the time axis within the track is possible by touching the time
axis or by touching the slider and moving it to the desired location on the time
axis 1)

B
» Fig. 11 on page 20 .
Note
Some function keys for playback may not be available.
Media settings
›
Press the function key in the menu Media

» Fig. 11 on page 20 .
■ Mix/repeat inc. subfolders - Switching on and off the title display including
subfolders
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 14
■ Traffic program (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ Activate AUX - Enables / disables the AUX input
■ Remove SD card safely - Safe removal of the inserted SD storage card
■ Remove USB safely - safe removal of devices connected to the USB input of
the device
Audio sources
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select audio source
24
Supported audio sources and file formats
24Bluetooth ®
player24SD memory card25
USB input
25
AUX - input
26
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
WARNING■
Never place audio sources close to the airbags. Loose objects could hit a
deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place audio sources on the dash panel. Loose objects can be
thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and
can injure the occupants.
■
Do not hold audio sources while driving in your hand or on your knees.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the audio source such that is does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data on CD memory cards,
Bluetooth ®
players or connected devices. The ŠKODA Partner is not responsi-
ble for damage due to the loss of data stored on these audio sources.1)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
23Media

Select audio sourceFig. 14
Select audio source
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The choice of the audio source can be done
› by repeatedly pressing the button
.
› in the main menu after pressing the function key
A

» Fig. 14 -
 .
› In the folders and title lists
» Fig. 12 on page 21 and in the multimedia data-
base » Fig. 13 on page 22 after holding down the function key for a while

» Fig. 14 -
 .
Menu for the audio source SD card - inserted SD memory card » page 25
USB - USB flash drive or a USB device » page 25
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player » page 24
AUX - a device connected to the AUX input » page 26
By pressing a function key with the audio source name the playback of titles available starts.
Supported audio sources and file formats
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
Supported audio sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCUSB devicesUSB flash drive, HDD (no special software required)
Specifications forUSB devices:USB 1.x, 2.X and 3.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x (the
speed of data transmission then corresponds to the max-
imum speed of USB 2.x)
Max. speed of 480 Mb/sSpecification Bluetooth ®
-
PlayerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)Other sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
, MTP player (in
MSC operation))
Supported file formats
Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2/2.5 (Layer-3)Windows
Media Audio 8, 9 and 10File suffixmp3wmaPlaylistsm3u; pls; wpl; asxFile systemSD memory cardFAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFATUSB flash drive, HDDFile
propertiesBitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHz
Prerequisites and restrictions
For a good playback, we recommend using files with a low level of compres-
sion (for example, a bit rate of at least 160 kb / s or higher compressed MP3
files).
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by the device.
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most audio sources
available in the various markets. However, it is possible that some audio sour-
ces or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Bluetooth ®
player
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The device allows you to play audio files from a connected Bluetooth ®
Player.
The Bluetooth ®
player and the device can be connected using the A2DP or
AVRCP audio profile. 
24Media

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

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 the dialling starts.
Enter the code
Typing the prefix can be performed in the following ways.
› By pressing the function key
 (the dialling of the entered phone number
with the prefix starts).
› By entering of characters or numbers (e.g.
 or 00 and the like a prefix char-
acter is inserted in line A
).
The prefix may, for example be for international calls, phone calls via a virtual
mobile network operator, or distinguishing between business and private calls.
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.
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 shown.
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.
By pressing the function key  in the contact details a window for editing the
phone number of the contact is displayed before dialling.
Pressing the function key with one of the indicated telephone numbers starts
the dialling 1)
.
Find contact
By pressing the function key A
» Fig. 18 Find the keyboard for entering the
contact search is opened in the telephone book » page 8, Alphanumeric with
keyboard .
By pressing the function key for the selected contact, the dialling is started 1)
.
Invite list Upon first connection of the telephone with the device, the system begins to
download the telephone book from the telephone and from the SIM card 2)
into
the device memory 3)
. Depending on the number of contacts this may take sev-
eral minutes to complete. 
1)
A phone call can be made if no other call is active.
2)
Some telephones do not support downloading of contacts from the SIM card.
3)
With some telephones a confirmation for importing contacts to the device is necessary.
34Telephone