2015 SKODA FABIA SmartLink

Table of Contents
Important information about this manual3
Notes
4
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
6
Equipment overview
7
Device operation and settings
Device operation
9
Voice control
11
Device Settings
14
Radio
Operation
17
Settings
20
Media
Operation
22
Audio sources
24
Pictures
Image viewer
28
Telephone
Introductory information
30
Pair and connect
31
Telephone functions
34
Text messages (SMS)
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Introductory information39
Android Auto ™
41
Apple CarPlay
42
MirrorLink
44
Navigation (Amundsen)
Navigation description
47
New destination
48
My destinations
50
POI
51
Import my destinations
53
Map
54
Route guidance
56
Tour
59
Traffic reports
60
Settings
62
Vehicle systems
CAR - vehicle setting
64
Adjustment of the heating and cooling system
69
Index
2Table of Contents

In the Fabia model the external module is on the side of the storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side and only an SD card slot available » Fig. 14
on page 25 .
Touch screen
The unit is equipped with a touch screen which can be operated with a light
touch or swipe of a finger.
The brightness level of the screen can be set » page 15.
CAUTION
■
It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing
gloves.■
To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touchpads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
Dirt can be removed from the screen by using a soft cloth and, if necessary,
methylated spirits.
Turn device on/off
Manual Power On/Off
›
Press  to switch the device on or off.
Automatic Power On of the device
If the device was not turned off with the control switch 
before the ignition
was turned off, it will automatically switch on after the ignition is switched on.
Automatic Power Off of the device
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the device will switch off automatically.
If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, the device will switch off auto-
matically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.
With the ignition off, the device will automatically turn off after about 30 mi-
nutes.
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.
› Warning: 12 V battery low. Please start the engine or switch off the info-
tainment system. - The vehicle battery is low, start the engine or turn the
unit off.
› 12 V battery almost empty. The infotainment system will be switched off.
-
The vehicle battery is discharged, the device switches itself off.
› Operating temperature not maintained. The infotainment system will be
switched off. - The device temperature is too low or too high, the device
switches itself off.
Unit menus
Fig. 3
Unit menus
Call up the main menu
›
Press the key  and the display shows the device menu
» Fig. 3.
Overview of the function keys Menu Radio » page 17
Menu Media » page 22
Menu Images » page 28
Settings Sound » page 14
Device Settings Setup » page 14
Vehicle system settings Vehicle » page 64
Menu Navigation (Amundsen) » page 47
Menu Telephone » page 30
Display of TMC traffic reports Traffic (Amundsen) » page 60
Menu SmartLink » page 39
When connecting a supported mobile device, 

the actual connection
is shown instead of a symbol
› 
-
Android Auto » page 41
› 
-
Apple CarPlay » page 42
› 
-
MirrorLink™ » page 44
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Contact list / recipient list
After the list has been opened the following functions can be executed
» Fig. 26 - 
.
Insert a contact in the recipient list
Contact search
Enter the telephone number
Return to view the message
After selecting the contact number or entering the telephone number, the re-
cipient list will be displayed in the screen » Fig. 26 - 
.
The following functions can be performed by pressing one of the function
keys.
Display the contact list with the possibility to add / remove further recipi-
ents for the message
Removal of the selected contact from the recipient list
Sending the message
Return to view the message
Received text message
When you receive a new message, the number of new messages received is
displayed next to the function key,  and at the same time the icon in the sta-
tus bar  displayed.
›
Press the key 
→

→
 .
This will open a list of received messages.
›
Select a message.
The message content and the following menu is displayed.
The text can be read out by the device's generated voice
Open a menu with additional options
› Reply with template
- Reply using a template
› Display numbers
- Recognition of telephone numbers in the message
including the contact number (recognized numbers can be dialled direct-
ly or edited before dialling, or may be sent to this message)
Open the contacts list for forwarding a message Reply to the sender via a message
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Introductory information
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
40
List of connected devices
40
Settings
41
The SmartLink function offers the possibility to display and operate certified
applications of a connected device (such as a telephone) in the device screen.
Depending on the connected device some applications can be started using
the voice activation, via the device screen, using the operating elements on
the device or using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel.
The voice control of the connected device can be activated by pressing and
holding the button 
or by pressing and holding the symbol key
 on the
multifunction steering wheel.
For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is limi-
ted or not possible.
Using the applications in the connected device it is possible to use the naviga-
tion, to make a call, to listed to music or similar things.
The SmartLinkFunction supports the following connection types.
› Android Auto ™
› Apple CarPlay
› MirrorLink ™
The device allows only one active connection. 
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CAUTION■ŠKODA is not responsible for damage to the unit or to the vehicle by the use
of faulty or incorrectly programmed applications in the connected device.■
Due to the low charging current from the USB input, intensive use of the
SmartLink function can lead to the discharge of the battery of the connected
device.
■
To establish the connection, it is necessary that the date and time values in
the device are set correctly. If the setting of the date and time values are
based on the GPS signal, then a connection may not be possible with bad
signal reception. If there is sufficient signal reception, the synchronization of
the device with the GPS signal may take up to ten minutes.
Note
■ We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.■
The device saves the last 10 connected devices.
■
With some connected devices, it is necessary that the connected device is
“unlocked” over the entire duration of the connection for trouble-free func-
tioning of the SmartLink function.
Main menu
Fig. 27
Main menu: no connection / example of an active connection
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
›
Press the key 
→


.
If there is no active connection, then the main menu SmartLink » Fig. 27 -
 is
displayed.
If there is an active connection, then the main menu SmartLink » Fig. 27 -
 is
displayed.
Main Menu - function Keys List of connected devices
Disconnection (appears with active connections)
Settings for the menu SmartLink
Function keys of the active connection (after pressing the main menu of
the active connection appears)
List of connected devices
Fig. 28
List of connected devices
Read and observe on page 40 first.
Open the list of connected devices
›
Press the function key in the main menu SmartLink 
» Fig. 27 on page 40 .
A list of connected devices is displayed » Fig. 28.
Connection / change
› Select the device you want from the list of connected devices.
With an active connection one of the following symbols is displayed in the
function key of the device connected or one of the following symbols is shown.
Android Auto ™
Apple CarPlay MirrorLink ™
Select your preferred connection type
If one of the following connection types Android Auto ™
or MirrorLink ™
is sup-
ported from an external device, then a connection type can be set as prefer-
red.
› Press the function key in the main menu SmartLink

→ Pref. connection
type: .
› Select the preferred connection type. 
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The change of the preferred connection type takes affect only after reconnect-
ing the external device.
Disconnection
The following procedure for the disconnection does not apply for MirrorLink ™
.
› Press the function key in the main menu SmartLink

.
› In the list of connected devices press the function key
Disconnect.
Settings
Read and observe
on page 40 first.
›
Press the key 
→



→
 .
■ Select device - Display a list of connected devices
■ Pref. connection type: - Select the preferred connection type (if different
connection types are supported by the device)
■ Android Auto - Connection using the Android Auto ™
function
■ MirrorLink™ - Connection using the MirrorLink ™
function
■ Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps - Activation / deactivation of the data
transfer for the connected device for ŠKODA applications
■ MirrorLink™ - Setting the display MirrorLink ™
- connection
■ Screen orientation: - Screen display
■ Landscape - Width display
■ Portrait - Height display
■ Rotated 180 degrees - Image reversed by 180°
■ Infotainment system keyboard prioritised - Turn on / off the device key-
board
Android Auto ™

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Home Page
41
Function problems
42
The Android Auto ™
connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
The device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require that the data connection in the connected device is
turned on.
By establishing the Android Auto ™
connection all existing Bluetooth ®
connec-
tions are terminated to the device and a Bluetooth ®
connection using the
Android Auto ™
is established to the device.
A device connected using Android Auto ™
cannot be used as an audio source in
the menu Media.
If route guidance is active at this moment in the device, then this is terminated
by starting the route guidance in the Android Auto ™
application. This is also
true reciprocally.
A list of devices and applications that the Android Aut ™
connection supports
can be found on the Google website.
Home Page
Fig. 29
Android Auto™: Main menu
Connection set-up
The device saves the last 10 connected devices.
›
Connect the device to the USB input » Vehicle operating instructions .
In the main menu the Android Auto ™
connection is shown » Fig. 29.
The first connection of the device to the device must be made when the vehi- cle is not moving.
During the first connection establishment it is necessary to confirm the con-
nection request in the device screen and to confirm the connection approval
and the device to be connected.
During the connection establishment a device request can also occur requiring
the installation or update of the necessary application. It is possible the more
confirmations are demanded for example for the downloading of telephone
contacts. 
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Main menu - function keys and informationNavigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar
Music applications
List of ŠKODA applications
If the application symbol appears next to the function key 
, then by pressing
the application function key again a list of additional applications is shown.
Return to the main menu of the Android Auto ™
connection from another
device menu
› To return to the main menu of the Android Auto ™
connection (e.g. from the
menu Radio), press the key 

→ Android Auto .
Start the application
› In the main menu of the Android Auto ™
connection select the desired appli-
cation in the field A
» Fig. 29 .
Disconnection
› Disconnect the device from the USB input.
or
› In the main menu of the Android Auto ™
connection press the function key 
→ 

 

→ 
.Function problems
If problems occur with the Android Auto ™
connection, then one of the follow-
ing messages may occur in the display.MessageMeaning… Unable to connect to mobile device. … is already connected via Android Au-
to. ...The device allows only one active connection.Check the setting on the mobile device and the connection.Stop the vehicle, “unlock” the display of the connected device and follow the
instructions displayed on the connected device.Apple CarPlay
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Home menu
43
Function problems
43
The Apple CarPlay connection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
The device to be connected is switched on.
The data connection is turned on in the device to be connected.
The Siri voice control is switched on in the device to be connected.
By establishing an Apple CarPlay connection all existing Bluetooth ®
connec-
tions to the device are terminated and a connection using Apple CarPlay to the
connected device is established. During the Apple CarPlay connection the use
of the menu Telephone is not possible.
A device connected with Apple CarPlay cannot be used as an audio source in
the menu Media.
If at this moment the route guidance is active by means of the menu Naviga-
tion , then the guidance by the device is terminated by the start of the route
guidance in the Apple CarPlay application. This is also true reciprocally. 
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A list of devices, supported regions and applications that the Apple CarPlay
connection supports, can be obtained from the Apple website.
Home menu
Fig. 30
Apple CarPlay: Main menu
Connection set-up
›
Connect the device to the USB input » Vehicle operating instructions .
The main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection is displayed » Fig. 30.
The first connection of the device to the device must be made when the vehi-
cle is not moving.
During the first connection establishment it is necessary to confirm the con-
nection request in the device screen.
Main menu - function keys and information Push - Return to the main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection / Hold -
Switch on the Siri voice control
List of available applications
Other pages with applications (by running your finger sideways across the
screen or by turning the dial, the next page can be displayed 
)
Return to the main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection from another device menu
› To return to the main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection (e.g. from the
menu Radio), press the key 

→ Apple CarPlay .
Start the application › In the main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection select the desired applica-
tion in the field
A
» Fig. 30 .
Disconnection
› Disconnect the device from the USB input.
or
› In the main menu of the Apple CarPlay connection press the function key

→  .
AB
Function problems
If problems occur with the Apple CarPlay connection, then one of the following
messages may occur in the display.MessageMeaning… Unable to connect to mobile device. … is already connected via Apple Car-
Play. ...The device allows only one active connection.SmartLink: ... has been disconnected.Check the connection to the USB input.Unable to connect. … is not supported by the mobile device.The connection type is not supported by the connected device.Please note that this UBS port may not support Apple CarPlay. Use a different
USB port and try again.The Apple CarPlay connection is not supported by the USB input. Connect the
external device to a different USB port.43SmartLink

MirrorLink
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Home menu
44
Operation
45
Function problems
45
The MirrorLink ™
connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
The device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require that the data connection in the connected device is turned on.
If you want to use the device menu Telephone, then before establishing the
MirrorLink ™
connection with the device then connect the device first via Blue-
tooth ®
.
A device connected using MirrorLink ™
cannot be used as an audio source in the
menu Media.
If route guidance is active at this moment in the device, then this is not termi-
nated by starting the route guidance in the MirrorLink ™
application.
The list of available applications and devices, which support the MirrorLink ™
function, can be seed in the ŠKODA Internet pages www.infotainment.skoda-
auto.com.
Home menu
Fig. 31
MirrorLink ™: Main menu
Connection set-up
The device saves the last 10 connected devices.›
Connect the device to the USB input » Vehicle operating instructions .
›
Press the key 
→ MirrorLink™ .
In the main menu the MirrorLink ™
connection is shown » Fig. 31.
During the first connection set-up proceed as follows.
›
Connect the device to the USB input.
›
Press the key 
→ MirrorLink™ .
›
Press the function key in the displayed main menu SmartLink 
.
›
Select the desired device.
›
Confirm the message concerning the connection in the device screen.
In the main menu the MirrorLink ™
connection is shown » Fig. 31.
Main menu - function keys and information Disconnection and return to the main menu SmartLink
Displays a list of running applications with the ability to terminate them
Displays the screen contents of the connected device (while an application
is running)
Settings of the MirrorLink ™
function
List of certified applications
Other pages with applications (by running your finger sideways across the
screen or by turning the dial, the next page can be displayed )
Return to the main menu of the MirrorLink ™
connection from another device
menu
› To return to the main menu of the MirrorLink ™
connection (e.g. from the
menu Radio), press the key 

→ MirrorLink™ .
Disconnection
› Disconnect the device from the USB input.
or
› In the main menu of the MirrorLink ™
connection press the function key  .
The connection will be terminated and the main menu SmartLink is displayed
» Fig. 27 on page 40 -
 .
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