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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPa Bluetooth®
profile for the one-sided audio data transmis-
sionACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPa Bluetooth ®
profile for the operation associated with the
transmission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentDTMFa dialling tone during a telephone communicationESCElectronic Stability ControlFMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeHFPa Bluetooth ®
- profile for communication between a mobile
telephone and the InfotainmentID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.mp3compressed audio formatMTPa communication protocol for a data devicePINpersonal identification numberPTYType of broadcast programRDSa system for the transmission of additional information for
FM radio receptionSIM carda card for the identification of the mobile network operatorTPIdentification of a traffic information stationUSB MSCa software profile for transferring files between two devices
(sometimes referred to as EMS)VBRvariable bit rate with files that have data compressionAbbreviationDefinitionVINVehicle identification numberwmacompressed audio format5Abbreviations

NoteWith the model Yeti the setting of the device language is done on the MAXI
DOT display. See » Operating Instructions .
Setting the keyboard layout
›
Press the button 
→ Keypad: .
■ ABC - Keyboard character assignment in alphabetical order
■ QWERTY - Keyboard character assignment QWERTY system
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the button 
→ More keypad languages .
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language (function but-
ton ).
Unit settings
›
Press the button 
→ Units .
■ Distance: - Distance units
■ Speed: - Speed units
■ Temperature: - Temperature units
■ Volume: - Volume units
■ Consumption: - Fuel consumption units
■ CNG consump.: - CNG consumption units
■ Pressure: - Pressure units for tyre pressure
Safe removal of the data source
›
Press the button 
→ Remove SD card safely .
Is the screen Please wait... → SD card can now be removed. is displayed.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card.
The SD card “jumps” into the eject position. or
›
Press the button 
→ Remove USB safely .
Is the screen Please wait... → USB device can be removed. is displayed.
›Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Restore factory settings
›
Press the button

→ Factory settings .
In this menu individual settings or all settings can be restored at the same
time.
Bluetooth ®
settings
›
Press the button 
→ Bluetooth .
■ Bluetooth - Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■ Visibility: - Switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other de-
vices
■ 1st name - Change the device name
■ Paired devices - Display the list of paired Bluetooth ®
Devices
■ Find devices - Searches for available devices
■ BT audio (A2DP/AVRCP) - Turn on/off the ability to connect an audio device
(e.g. MP3 player, tablet etc...)
System information
›
Press the button 
→ System information .
■ Update software - Software update (e.g. Bluetooth ®
)
■ Bluetooth: ... - Version number of the Bluetooth ®
software
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software: ... - Version of the software used
The information about available software updates can be found on the ŠKODA
Internet pages www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com .
11Unit settings

›Move the slider on the scale of the frequency range by touching with the fin-
ger.
Close the menu for manual search by pressing the controller 
.
Select station from the list of available stations›
In the Radio menu, press the function key 
or 
press the top of the screen.
or
›
In the menu Radio press the control knob 
.
The list of available stations opens.
›
Select the desired connection station.
Playback available stations (Scan)
›
In the menu Radio press the control knob
 .
The search is started.
This function plays all the available stations in succession for a few seconds
each.
By pressing the control again  the search is completed and the current sta-
tion remains set.
Store preferred station
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
For each broadcasting range there are 12 preset buttons to store the preferred
stations. These preset buttons are divided into three memory groups.
A station can be stored in the device memory in one of the following ways.
Store station from the Radio menu
›
In the menu Radio select a station and hold the desired station button
C
» Fig. 4 on page 12 until you hear an acoustic signal.
If a station was already stored in the desired position it is replaced with the
currently selected station.
Save station from the station list
›
In the list of available stations » page 13 hold the function key of the desired
station.
›
Select a storage group.
›
Press the station button.
Station logos
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
The station key of a preferred station can contain the name and the station
logo.
Assign station logo manually
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key 
→ Station logos .
›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be assigned to.
A menu of media (SD card, USB) is displayed.
›
In the relevant media select the logo you want to have.
Remove station logo
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key

→ Station logos .
›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be removed from.
or
›
Press the button 
All to delete the logos of all the station buttons simulta-
neously.
›
Confirm / cancel the removal.
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500 x 500 pixels.
TP Traffic programme
Read and observe
on page 12 first.
The function allows the reception of traffic information.
Switching on/off
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
 .
›
Enable or disable the menu item
Traffic program (TP).
Current traffic reports
During a traffic announcement, the following menu is displayed.
›
Cancel - Interruption of the current traffic report, the TP function remains ac-
tive
›
Deactivate - Interrupt the current traffic report and turn off TP function 
14Radio

Depending on the audio source type:› Folder / Title list
› Multimedia database
Menu settings Media
Note
■
Information concerning the given title appears on the screen, if they are stor-
ed as so-called ID3 Tag on the audio source. If no ID3 tag is available, only the
title name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.
Select audio source
Fig. 7
Select the audio source
›
Repeatedly press the key  the display will change between available au-
dio sources.
or
›
Press the button 
→
1
» Fig. 7 - 
and select the desired audio source.
or
›
In the folder/track list and in the multimedia database hold the function key
 and select the desired audio source » Fig. 7 - 
.
Audio sources SD card - inserted SD card
USB - connected to the USB input audio source
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player
AUX - Connected to the AUX input audio source

By selecting an audio source, playback of titles available starts (not for AUX).
Playback
The unit will play the contents of the connected audio source according to the
alphabetically sequenced directory and file name.
Operating modes
OperationActionPlay / PausePress from Play the previous titlePress from  (within 3 seconds after
the start of the track playback)Plays the current track from the startPress from  (after about 3 seconds
after the start of the title playback)Fast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the titlePress and hold Play the next titlePress from Switch on/off the random playback
from the current album or folderPress from Switch on/off the repeat playback
from the current album or folderPress from Switch on/off repeat playback of spe-
cific trackPress from 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 6 on page 16 .
Folder / track list
Fig. 8
Folder / Title list 
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Show list›Press the button 
→  .
or›
In the menu Media press the control knob 
.
The content of an audio source is displayed in alphabetical order in the fold-
er/track list.
Folders and title lists - information and function keys
ASelected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the
folder is done by pressing the function key for the folder)Select the audio sourceFolderPlaylist / Currently playing title / track playback stoppedThe title cannot be played (pressing the function key shows the rea-
son).
Note
■ With more than 1,000 tracks in the folder only the first 1,000 tracks with the
oldest creation date are displayed.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 9
Multimedia database
For some Apple devices connected via USB, the multimedia database is dis-
played instead of the folders and title lists.
In the multimedia database the tracks are sorted according to categories.
Viewing multimedia database›Press the button 
→  .
or›
In the menu Media press the control knob 
.
Categories of multimedia database - function keys Selected audio source / Selected category / folder of the audio source
Press - Selection of the parent folder / Hold - Selection of the audio source
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 the category and then the title is selected.
Media settings
›
Press the button 
→
 .
■ Mix/repeat inc. subfolders - Switching on and off the title display including
subfolders
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■ 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:
SD-card
19
USB input
19
Bluetooth ®
player
20
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A18Media

AUX - input20Supported audio sources and file formats21
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-
ferent source types » page 21.
WARNING■
Never place audio sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the
occupants.■
Never place audio sources on the dash panel, in your hand or on your
knees. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sud-
den driving manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the audio source such that is does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
Do not store any important data on the connected sources. ŠKODA assumes
no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sources.
SD-card
Fig. 10
Insert the SD card
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The SD card slot is located below the device screen » Fig. 1 on page 6 .
Playback from SD card
›
Push the SD card into the available slot with the cut edge to the right until it
“locks into place”.
›
Start playback on the connected audio source.
Remove the SD card
›
Press the button 
→ Remove SD card safely .
or›
Press the button in the menu Media 
→ Remove SD card safely .
Is the screen Please wait... → SD card can now be removed. is displayed.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card.
The SD card “jumps” into the eject position.
CAUTION
■ Do not use an SD card with a broken write protection slide - there is a risk of
damage to the SD card reader!■
When using an SD card with an adapter, vehicle vibrations might cause the
card to fall out of the adapter.
USB input
Fig. 11
USB input
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The USB input is in the front centre console and is identified with the symbol
 . The exact location of the input » Operating Instructions .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
Playback from USB audio source
›
Plug the USB audio source into the input.
›
Start playback on the connected audio source.
Separate USB audio source
›
Press the button 
→ Remove USB safely .
or
›
Press the button in the menu Media 
→ Remove USB safely .
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Is the screen Please wait... → USB device can be removed. is displayed.›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Charge USB audio source
With the ignition on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging proc-
ess is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via the
USB connector is possible).
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
CAUTION
USB extension cords, or reducers may impair the function of the connected au-
dio source.
Note
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Bluetooth ®
player
Read and observe
and on page 19 first.
The unit allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth ®
player to play using the
A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.
Connect the Bluetooth ®
player
›
Connect the player to the device - follow the same instructions as for pairing
the device with a telephone » page 24.
›
Select the audio source 
BT audio » page 17 , Select audio source and then
the desired player.
Separate the Bluetooth ®
player
›
Terminate the connection in the list of paired devices » page 25.
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player, and this is connected to
the USB input, then the Bluetooth ®
connection is dropped.
The following warning message appears in the screen Bluetooth audio (A2DP)
… Connection cancelled.
AUX - inputFig. 12
AUX input
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The AUX input is located in the centre console and is marked with the lettering
 . The exact location of the input
» Operating Instructions .
Connecting AUX audio sources
›
Insert the plug of the audio source in the corresponding well.
›
Select the audio source 
AUX » page 17 , Select audio source .
›
Start playback on the connected audio source.
Disconnect AUX audio source
›
Disconnect the connector of the audio source.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired.
Note
■ The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input.■We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.20Media

Supported audio sources and file formatsRead and observe
and on page 19 first.
Supported audio sources
SourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys-temSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFATUSB-
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); The MSC mode
supports USB de- vices
MTP
Devices with theAndroid operat- ing system or
Windows mobile (mobile phone, tablet)
Apple
Devices with the
operating system
iOS (iPhone, iPod, iPad)Blue-
tooth ®
-
Player--Bluetooth proto- colsA2DPand
AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)-
Supported audio file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximum sampling ratePlaylistsWindows Media
Audio 8; 9 and 10wma384 kbit / s96 kHzm3u pls
wpl asxMPEG-1; 2 and 2.5 (Layer-3)mp3320 kbit / s48 kHz
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by the device.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by the device.21Media