
Infotainment
Swing/ Blues Radio
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mobile phones and applications
75
The information contained in this section refer to Swing and Blues radio, un-
less it is indicated otherwise.
WARNING■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. the police, ambulances and fire engines, can be heard at all times.■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.
Note
In some countries, some unit features can no longer be selected when the ve-
hicle is running faster than a certain speed. This is not a malfunction, but com-
plies with the national legal regulations.
Mobile phones and applications
Fig. 90 
QR code with reference to web
pages for checking the compati-
bility of devices
Read and observe  on page 75 first.
The availability of some of the functions described in this Owner's Manual depends on the type of device to be connected and the applications installed
in it.
Mobile phones
On the ŠKODApages, check to see if the device is compatible with the selected
mobile phones. This verification is done by reading the QR code  » Fig. 90 by
the associated application in the external device (e.g. phone, tablet)  or after
typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility
Due to the large number of mobile phones as well as the ongoing develop-
ment of these devices, ŠKODA AUTO cannot always ensure compatibility with
the device unconditionally. It is always recommended to physically check func-
tion on the associated vehicle, including the ŠKODA Partners, beforehand.
Only those versions of the selected phones will be tested and supported which
originate from the official distribution network. The same also applies to their
firmware and software.
The functions of the mobile phone to be tested may differ from the same type
of mobile phone depending on the specification for the respective country or
the specific service.
Mobile phones with the operating system and in the version available at the
time of these tests will be tested. In this regard, it could be the case that the
functions of a mobile phone may differ with a different operating system ver-
sion compared to the one used with the tested phone.
ŠKODA AUTO can accept no responsibility for the continuous changes made by
the mobile phone manufacturers and application vendors.
ŠKODA AUTO does not accept any liability for any damage to the device or ve-
hicle due to the use of incorrect or illegal applications or the improper or unau-
thorized use of mobile phones.
Applications
Due to the variety of applications and communication systems as well as their
ongoing development, the available applications may not work in all external
devices. ŠKODA AUTO can accept no liability for their proper function.
Applications, their use and the required data connection may be chargeable.
The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the
device, vehicle and region.
The function of mobile applications can be influenced by the quality of the In-
ternet connection.
Some applications are dependent on the availability of services that are provi-
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CAUTION■High volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.■When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden
changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-
dio source.
Device Settings - Swing
Main menu settings
Fig. 95 
Main menu set-
tings
›
Press the button  .
›
Choose the desired menu item by turning the dial 
 Or by pressing the func-
tion button  
 or.  
 .
›
Confirm the menu item selection by pressing the controller  
 Or by pressing
the function button  
 .
Menu settings for  Telephone » page 78 , Phone menu settings
Sound settings  » page 78, Sound settings
Device settings  » page 79, System settings
Menu Settings  Radio » page 79 , Radio settings
Menu settings  Media » page 80 , Media settings
Operating theŠKODA Move & Funapplication  » page 93, Application oper-
ationŠKODA Move & Fun
Phone menu settings
›
Press the button  
→  
 .
■
Hands-free
 - Switching a call to the phone / back to the device (the menu item
is displayed during a call)
■
Select telephone
 - Search for available telephones/list of paired telephones/se-
lect telephone
■User profile - user profile settings
■Delete favourites
 - Management of preferred contacts (favourites)
■
Mailbox no .: ...
 - Enter the mailbox phone number
■
Contact display. ...
 - Arrangement of telephone contact list
■
Surname
 - Sort by contact name
■
Forename
 - Sort by contact's first name
■
Contact import: ...
 - Import telephone contacts
■
Remember your mobile
 - Turn on/off the warning message in the device display
before forgetting the phone in the vehicle (if the phone was connected to
the device)
■
Select ringtone
 - Selection of the device’s own ringtone (using the ringtone is
dependent on the model of phone connected)
Sound settings
›
Press the button  
→ 
 .
■
Volume
 - Volume settings
■
Maximum switch-on volume
 - Sets the maximum volume after switching on the
device
■
Announcements
 - Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Speed adjustment
 - increases the volume as speed increases
■
Entertainment fading (parking)
 - Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■
AUX volume: ...
 - Sets the volume for the device connected via AUX
■
Quiet
 - low volume
■
Medium
 - Medium volume
■
Loud
 - High volume
■
BT audio: ...
 - Volume setting of the device connected via Bluetooth  ®
 audio
profile of the connected external device ■
Quiet
 - low volume
■
Medium
 - Medium volume
■
Loud
 - High volume
■
navigation announcements
 - Volume adjustment of navigation announcements
for the ŠKODA Move & Funapplication
■
Balance - Fader
 - Setting the sound focus between left and right, front and rear
(applies to equipment with four speakers)
■
Balance
 - Setting the sound focus between the left and right (applies to equip-
ment with two speakers)
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
 - setting the equaliser
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If no audio source is chosen within 5 seconds, then the main menu of the last
selected audio source is displayed.›
To  select the audio source in the folder / track list  the function button 
repeatedly until the display on the position 
B
  » Fig. 101  on page 84  
 is dis-
played.
›
Press the function key  
 . Using the dial  
 Select the sound source  » Fig. 103
and select the desired folder / track.
Playback starts automatically (does not apply to AUX).
If AUX is selected as the audio source, the playback must be started on the
connected device.
CAUTION
■ Do not save any important data or that which has not been backed up on the
connected audio sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or dam-
aged files or connected audio sources.■
When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden
changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-
dio source.
■
When connecting an external audio source, the external source information
messages can be displayed. These messages must be observed and if neces-
sary confirmed (e.g. enabling data transfer etc).
Note
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
SD-card
Fig. 104 
Insert the SD card
›
Insert  the SD card in the slot in the direction of the arrow (with the cut end
facing upwards), until it“locks”  » Fig. 104.
›
Applies to  Swing: To remove press the button   
→  
 → 
Remove source safely
→ 
SD card
.
› Applies to 
Blues: Toremove , press the key   
→ Remove source safely → SDcard
.›
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.
CD
Applies to Blues.
›
To insert  a CD, with the labelled side facing up, into the CD slot until it is au-
tomatically drawn in.
›
To eject , press the button  , the CD is manoeuvred to the eject position.
If the ejected CD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again for
safety reasons.
WARNING■ The CD-player is a laser product.■This laser product classified in accordance with national / international
standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR. Subchapter J
classified as a Class 1 laser product to the date of manufacture. The laser
used in this class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger
when operated correctly.■
This product is designed such that the laser is restricted to the inside of
the unit. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher class
were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the unit
housing.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to remove the CD before you try to insert a new CD. Otherwise you
can damage the drive inside the unit.■
Insert into the CD drive only original audio CDs or standardised CD-R/RWs.
■
Do not stick anything to the CDs! 
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Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
95
Ignition on / off
96
Starting / Stopping the engine
96
It is possible, with the key in the ignition, to switch the ignition off and on and
start/stop the engine.
WARNING■ Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident!
■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop  » page 99, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - risk of acci-
dent, theft or similar.
■
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the dan-
ger of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid.
Note
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe 
 and  on page 95 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes thetheft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser allows the engine to start provided an original vehicle key only
is used.
Malfunction of the immobiliser
It is not possible to start the engine if there is a failure of the components in
the immobiliser key.
Use the other vehicle key to start the engine; if necessary, seek help from a
specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
Remove the key and turn the steering wheel until the steering lock engages.
Steering lock - unlock
›
Insert the key into the ignition and turn on the ignition. If this is not possible,
then move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, as a result of which
the steering lock should unlock.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - danger of accident!95Starting-off and Driving       

Brakes and Parking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
98
Parking
99
The  wear and tear  on the brake pads is dependent on the operating condi-
tions and driving style. In difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving), the
condition of the brakes should be checked between services by a specialist ga-
rage.
Brake response can be slower if the brakes  are covered in moisture or, in win-
ter, have a layer of ice or salt on them . The brakes should be cleaned and
dried by applying the brakes many times over  » 
.
Corrosion  on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can occur if the vehicle
has been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the
braking system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
over  » 
.
Before negotiating a  long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning  - If it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads  must first be ““run in”” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the  brake fluid level  is too low, it can cause  faults in the braking system ;
the warning light will light up in the instrument cluster  » page 32
, 
 Braking
system . If the warning light does not light up, yet the stopping distance is per-
ceived to be longer than before, the driving style should be adapted in view of
the unknown cause of the problem, and braking kept to a minimum - seek the
help of a specialist garage without delay.
The  brake booster  increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING■ Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
ed off – risk of accident!■
When braking in a vehicle with manual transmission, when the vehicle is
in gear and at low revs, the clutch pedal must be depressed. Otherwise, the
functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of accident!
■
Do not depress the brake pedal, if there is no requirement to slow down.
This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear - risk of accident!
■
Only brake for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the
traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
■
Recommendations for new brake pads should be followed.
■
When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be applied
firmly, otherwise the vehicle could move off - risk of accident!
■
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the front brakes could be in danger of overheating – risk of acci-
dent!
Handbrake
Fig. 120 
Handbrake
Read and observe  on page 98 first.
The handbrake secures the vehicle against unwanted movement when stop- ping and parking.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Loosening
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly  and at the same time push in the locking
button  » Fig. 120  . 
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›Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light  
 lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven
at a speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.WARNINGDisengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Parking
Read and observe 
 on page 98 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface  »  .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with  automated gearbox  shift the lever to position  D or  R.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with  manual transmission , select 1st gear  or Reverse gear R .
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNING■
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel or
the like). - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!■
When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - risk of accidents
and injury!
Manual gear changing and pedals
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
99
Pedals
100
Manual gear changing
Fig. 121 
The shift pattern
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever » Fig. 121 .
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear  » page 38.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
to the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the  NPosition and wait for a short time.
›
Push down on the shift lever, then push fully over to the right and then back-
wards, to position  R» Fig. 121 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident! 99Starting-off and Driving      

CAUTIONIf not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift mech-
anism to wear excessively.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
Only a floor mat (ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range)
which can be secured to the attachment points should be used in the driver's
footwell.
WARNINGThere should be no objects in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal op-
eration can be impeded - risk of accident!
Automated transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select lever position
100
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
101
Starting-off and driving
101
The automatic transmission changes gears automatically based on how the
engine and accelerator are being worked, the vehicle speed and the selected
driving mode.
The automatic transmission modes are set by the driver by means of the selec-
tor lever.
WARNING■ Do not accelerate when selecting drive mode prior to moving off - risk of
accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode  R when driving – risk of accident!
■
Always firmly apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle! Otherwise,
the vehicle could be automatically set in motion - there is a risk of acci-
dents!
CAUTIONWhen stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Note
■ The engine can only be left on in position  N, when the brake pedal is de-
pressed .■
If the selector lever position  N is accidentally selected while driving, it is first
necessary to release pressure on the accelerator pedal and wait for the idling
speed of the engine to be reached before the selector lever can be engaged in
the drive position.
■
If the  N symbol flashes next to the selector lever, engage the selector lever
position  N.
Select lever position
Fig. 122 
Selector lever positions
Read and observe  and  on page 100 first.
The selector lever can be moved through shifting to one of the following posi-
tions  » Fig. 122 .
Neutral (idle position)  - Power transmission to the drive wheels is inter-
rupted.
Reverse gear  - The position can only be selected when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and the engine is idling.
The brake pedal must be depressed  before setting into position R from
position  N.
Forward drive mode
The brake pedal must be depressed  before setting into position D from
position  N.
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)  - further information » page 101 
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With driving mode set, the vehicle will not start up
If the vehicle does not start off, the problem may be that the selector lever is
not completely in the selected position. In such an instance, press the brake
pedal and put the selector lever into the required position.
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Fig. 123 
Selector lever / display
Read and observe 
 and  on page 100 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever. Switching to manual shifting when the vehicle is stationary
›
Depress the brake pedal.
›
Press the selector lever twice to the left in the spring-tensioned position.
Gear changing
›
To  change up , tap the selector lever forwards 
+
 » Fig. 123 .
›
To change down , tap the selector lever backwards 
-
» Fig. 123.
Switching to manual shifting during driving
›
Press the selector lever towards the left in the spring-tensioned position in
the direction of the arrow and set in position  M. The selector lever position
you have engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display » Fig. 123.
Temporarily switching to manual shifting in position D
›
Tilt the selector lever forward 
+
 or rearwards 
-
  » Fig. 123 .
If in a short time, no manual gear change takes place, then the temporary
manual shifting switches off.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear  » page 38.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear of the brakes.
Starting-off and driving
Read and observe 
 and  on page 100 first.
Moving off and pausing temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the selector lever towards the left in the spring-tensioned position in
the direction of the arrow  » Fig. 122 on page 100  and insert into position  D .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position  N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerating hard while in motion (kick-down function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
102
Tips on economical driving
102101Starting-off and Driving