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To the infotainment onlineTo use services, the following conditions must be
met.
The registration in the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal
has taken place.
Entering the Activation PIN code for online services in infotainment is
done.
The infotainment is connected via a data connection to the Internet
» page 171 ,
main menu
Fig. 158
Main menu
To display press the button in the main menu, then the function surface
.
Main menu » Fig. 158
News from the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal set
RSS 1)
channels
Online search of stations with information on fuel prices » page 184
Online search of Parklplätzen with information on free parking spaces
» page 184
Weather near the vehicle position or the route destination
Online destination search » page 182
Import of the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal created goals » page 188
Import of the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal -gener- ated routes » page 196
Online updating of the navigation data (valid for the infotainment Colum-
bus) and import of POI Categories » page 179
Conditions for the use of online services
Settings of online services » page 1331)
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) - format for simple, structured and frequently changing web page con-
tent.
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Infotainment
Introductory information
Important information
Introduction to the subject
WARNING■Only use Infotainment in such a way that you have control of the vehicle
in every traffic situation (e.g. Do not write text messages while driving, do
not link or connect the telephone, do not work with the contact list, do not
enter any destinations, do not connect WLAN or SmartLink etc.)- Otherwise
there is a risk of an accident!■
Always route the connection cable of the external device such that is
does not restrict you when driving.
WARNING■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. sirens from emergency vehicles, can be heard at all times.■
High volumes can cause hearing damage!
CAUTION
In some countries, some Infotainment functions can no longer be selected
when the vehicle is running faster than a certain speed. This is not a malfunc-
tion, but complies with the national legal regulations.
Mobile phones and applications
Fig. 159
QR code with reference to web
pages for checking the compati-
bility of devices
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 ŠKODA pages, check to see if Infotainment is compatible with the se-
lected mobile phones. This verification is carried out by reading the QR code
» Fig. 159 or after typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility
Due to the multitude of mobile phones as well as the ongoing development of
these devices, ŠKODA AUTO cannot always ensure compatibility with Infotain-
ment unconditionally. It is always recommended to physically check the 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 Infotainment or
vehicle due to the use of incorrect or illegal applications or the improper or un-
authorised use of mobile phones.
Applications
Applications can be installed in external devices (e.g. Mobile, tablet) making it possible to display additional information on the Infotainment screen or to op-
erate Infotainment.
Due to the variety of applications 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.
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The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the
Infotainment model, 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-
ded by third parties.
Infotainment Overview
Description - Infotainment Columbus
Does not apply to South Korea.
Fig. 160
Infotainment Columbus
Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
Radio menu » page 141
Media menu » page 144
Telephone menu » page 156
Voice control: » page 127
Navigation menu » page 178
SmartLink menu » page 172
Vehicle system settings » page 201
Overview of Infotainment menu » page 126
Touchscreen » page 123
123456789Description - Infotainment AmundsenFig. 161
Infotainment Amundsen
Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
Radio menu » page 141
Media menu » page 144
Telephone menu » page 156
Voice control: » page 127
Navigation menu » page 178
SmartLink menu » page 172
Vehicle system settings » page 201
Overview of Infotainment menu » page 126
Touchscreen » page 123
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Description - Infotainment BoleroFig. 162
Infotainment Bolero
Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
Radio menu » page 141
Media menu » page 144
Telephone menu » page 156
Voice control: » page 127
- Infotainment settings » page 130
SmartLink menu » page 172
Vehicle system settings » page 201
Overview of Infotainment menu » page 126
Touchscreen » page 123
123456789Description - Infotainment SwingFig. 163
Infotainment Swing
Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
Radio menu » page 141
Media menu » page 144
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶
Telephone menu » page 156
▶ Muting
- Infotainment settings » page 138
Depending on equipment fitted: ▶
- menu SmartLink (Press) / turn on / off the voice control function
SmartLink (hold) » page 172
▶
- Sound settings » page 138
Vehicle system settings » page 201
Touchscreen » page 123
SD card slot » page 148
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External moduleFig. 164
External Module: Infotainment Columbus with SIM card slot / In-
fotainment Columbus without a SIM card slot
Fig. 165
External Module: Infotainment Bolero / infotainment Amundsen
The external module is located in the storage compartment on the front pas-
senger side.
SD1 card slot
SD2 card slot
- CD / DVD eject button
CD / DVD case
SIM card slot
Touch screen
Infotainment is equipped with a touch screen which can be operated with a
light touch or swipe of a finger.
12345The brightness level of the screen can be set » page 131.
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 touch pads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
Dirt can be removed from the screen by using a soft cloth and, if necessary,
methylated spirits.
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Infotainment operation
Infotainment operation
Operation principles and screen areas
Fig. 166
Screen area / screen display
Description of the display » Fig. 166
Status line with time and outdoor temperature data and other information
Information and the operation of the current menu
Function surfaces of the current menu
Identification of the current menu
Return to the higher-level menu
Sliding regulator
Menu item with “Checkbox” ▶ - Function is switched on
▶ - Function is switched off
Open a sub menu of the menu item with the “pop-up window”
Functional surfaces
The screen areas which confirm a function or a menu are called “ function sur-
faces ”.
▶ White text - the surface is active and thus selectable
▶ Grey text - the surface is inactive and therefore not selectable
▶ Green frame - currently selected surface
Selecting menu/menu item/function
▶ By moving your finger across the screen in the desired direction (applies to
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero).
▶ Turning the knob ,
ABCDEFGHConfirm menu/menu item/function
▶ By tapping on the function surface.
▶ By pressing the knob
,
Returning to higher-level menu ▶ By tapping on the function surface
,
▶ By tapping on the screen outside of the “pop-up window”.
▶ By pressing the corresponding button next to the screen (e.g. in the menu
Media , by pressing the
button).
Select the menu item / function value ▶ - Selected menu item / function value
▶ - Deselected menu item / function value
Set value ▶ By tapping on the function surface or
the bottom of the screen.
▶ By touching or moving your finger over the scale.
▶ Turning the knob ,
Note
Depending on the equipment fitted, Infotainment can be operated using the
buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Further information » page 45.
Operating the menus
Fig. 167
Operating the menus
Operating the menus » Fig. 167
Enlargement / reduction of the menu window
Browse the menu- List entries Open / close the menu window
Close the menu window
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Alphanumeric keyboardFig. 168
Example of the keyboard display
The alphanumeric keypad is used to enter for letters, numbers and characters.
Description of the alphanumeric keyboard » Fig. 168
Input line
Context-dependent: ▶ - Switch to capital letters
▶ - Switch to special characters
▶ - Switch to numbers
Context-dependent: ▶ - Switch to numbers
▶ - Switch to Latin letters
▶ - Switch to Cyrillic letters
- Display of visited entries (the number of visited entries is displayed in the
function surface)
Erase the entered characters
By holding the variants of each type are displayed. Switching between keyboards with specific characters of the selected lan-
guages » page 131 or. » page 139
Enters a blank
Move the cursor within the input line to the left
Move the cursor within the input line to the right
Confirmation of the entered number
Search
While entering characters, a search is made for corresponding entries.
The entry such as a telephone contact to be searched for must be entered
along with the special characters (diacritics).
By tapping on the function surface a list of matching entries opens .
ABCRestart Infotainment Switching Infotainment on / off›
To
switch on/off Infotainment, press .
Automatic switch-on of Infotainment
If Infotainment was not turned off with the control switch
before the igni-
tion was turned off, it will automatically switch on after the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Automatic switch-off of Infotainment
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while Infotainment is switch-
ed on, Infotainment will switch off automatically.
If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, Infotainment will switch off au-
tomatically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.
With the ignition off, Infotainment will automatically turn off after about 30
minutes.
Infotainment turns off automatically under certain circumstances. Infotain-
ment informs of this via a text message on the Infotainment display.
Restart of Infotainment
If Infotainment does not respond (if it “freezes”) This can be restarted by hold-
ing
for longer than 10 s.
Show time and date in standby mode
With the ignition off and infotainment (standbyMode), it is possible to display
the time and date in the Infotainment screen.
The display mode can be changed by finger motion across the screen side-
ways.
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
▶ To Turn on / off the Infotainment WLAN press the button
, then the func-
tion surface →
→
Screen
Show clock in standby mode
Tap.
Applies to Infotainment Swing ▶ To activate / deactivate the time and date display button
press, then the
function surface
screen
→
Show clock in standby mode
Tap.
Adjusting the volume
Every change in volume is displayed on the screen.
›
To increase the volume , turn the controller clockwise.
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›To
reduce volume , turn the controller anticlockwise.›To
mute , turn the controller to the left to 0.›
or:
press the button (applies to Infotainment Swing).
The following symbol appears on the screen when the sound is muted
,
If, at the time of muting, sound is played from the source in the Media menu,
then the playback is interrupted (pause) 1)
.
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.
Electronic voice amplification for driver and passenger
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
The voice enhancer allows transmission of the driver's and passenger's voice
on the speakers in the rear.
The volume of the voice can gain by pressing the button
and tapping the
functional face
→
Voice enhancer
be adjusted.
Infotainment menus
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
Fig. 169
Overview of Infotainment menu
›
To display the overview of the Infotainment menu press the button .
Overview of Infotainment menu
» Fig. 169
Radio menu » page 141
Media menu » page 144
Images menu » page 151
- Sound settings » page 130
Infotainment settings
Online services » page 117
Vehicle system settings » page 201
List of traffic messages (TMC) » page 199 (Applies to Infotainment Colum-
bus, Amundsen)
Navigation menu » page 178 (Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen)
Telephone menu » page 156
Media Command menu» page 154 (Applies to Infotainment Amundsen)
SmartLink menu » page 172
When connecting a supported external device instead of the symbol
the actual connection is shown instead of a symbol ▶ Android Auto
» page 173
▶
Apple CarPlay
» page 174
▶
MirrorLink®
» page 175
Configuration wizard
Fig. 170
Configuration Wizard: Display
example
The configuration wizard is automatically displayed if there are at least two
non-selected menu items after turning on Infotainment, or if a new personali-
sation user account is selected.
1)
Does not apply for AUX.
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