Voice control on / offFig. 171
Voice mode: Main menu
Switching on
›
Press the button on infotainment
or press the button
on the multi-
function steering wheel.
the main menu is displayed » Fig. 171.
Switching off
›
Press the button on infotainment twice
or press the button twice
on
the multifunction steering wheel.
›
or : Issue the voice command “ End voice control”.
Operation principle
Fig. 172
Example of screen display
In the voice control main menu » Fig. 171 on page 128 There are basic voice
commands for the individual menus.
Other voice commands are displayed by tapping the respective function sur-
face, if required, by issuing the name of respective command (e.g. navigation).
The screen shows the following » Fig. 172.
Context-dependent:
▶ The system is waiting for a voice command.
▶ The system is recognises a voice command
▶ The system plays a message
▶ Voice command entry was stopped
Available list entries
Possible voice commands
Display other possible voice commands
Voice commands that can be issued, are indicated in “quotation marks”.
Note
The display of the voice control symbolsA » Fig. 172 are dependent of the
equipment fitted also on the display of the instrument cluster.
Voice commands
Enter
The voice command must only be issued when the symbol
is displayed and
the input tone has completely faded on the Infotainment screen . The input
tone can be switched on / off. To do this, press
and then
Tap
→
Voicecontrol
.
It is not necessary to wait for the end of message playback when Infotainment
is playing a message. The infotainment message can be terminated by press-
ing the button
or the button
on the multifunction steering wheel. Then
a voice command can be issued. The voice control is hereby much faster.
Stop
This allows you more time for the voice command input.
The process for voice command input can by turning the dial .
When stopping, the symbol changes from
,
Restore
The procedure for voice command input can be restarted in one of the follow-
ing ways.
▶ By tapping on the function surface ,
▶ by briefly pressing the button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
▶ By pressing the key on the multifunction steering wheel.
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■Touchscreen tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■No navigation sound during call
- Switching on / off the nav. announcements dur-
ing a telephone call (not applicable to Infotainment Bolero)
Display settings
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
Tap →
Screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Menu button tone
- Turn on / off the acoustic signal by pressing a button next
to the screen
■
Animation when finger near screen
- Turn the proximity sensors on/off (When the
function is on, e.g. Navigation will be shown in the main menu when moving a
finger towards the bottom bar with the function surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Time and date
.
■
Clock time Source:
- Settings of the clock time source: manual / GPS (applies to
the infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)
■
Time:
- Time Settings
■
Summer time
- Switches the summer time on/off
■
Automatic summertime
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Choice of time zone
■
Time Format:
- Specify the time format
■
Date:
- Date Settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
In some languages, after selecting the function surface
Female
and
Male
are dis-
played for the choice of voice prompts for Infotainment.
Note■ When a language is selected which does not support voice control, Infotain-
ment will indicate this with a message on the screen.■
The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Additional keypadlanguages
.
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 sur-
face ).
Unit settings
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Printing units for tyre pressure
Setting data transfer
An active data transfer allows data transfer between Infotainment and the ex-
ternal device (e.g. MirrorLink® application) or the operation of some Infotain-
ment functions using the application of the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media
Command).
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Mobile device datatransfer
.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- Turning data transfer on and off
■
Use apps to operate::
- Setting Infotainment operation via the applications of the
external device (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen) ■
Deactivate
- Deactivation of Infotainment operation via an external device
■
Confirm
- Infotainment operation with required confirmation
■
Allow
- Infotainment operation without required confirmation
131Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
A list of countries is displayed that exist for the navigation data, together with
the date of the last update.
An update of the navigation data can be carried out by tapping the function
surface Update (SD/USB)
or
Update (online)
.
The information on updating the navigation data is to be obtained from a
ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
Advanced settings
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Advanced settings
.
■
Time display:
- Select the time display in the status line
■ - Estimated arrival time at destination
■ Estimated travelling time to the destination
■
Status line:
- Selection of the target type, for which the status line, the route
and travel time are displayed (Here it is also determined which destination
type after selecting
→
is displayed on the map)
■ - Route destination
■ - Next waypoint
■
Note: national border crossed
- Switching on/off the display for information on na-
tional speed limits when crossing the national border
■
Demo mode
- Switch on/off guidance in demo mode
■
Define demo mode starting point
- Specifying the start point of the route guidance
in the demo mode by entering the address or the current vehicle position
Infotainment settings - Swing
Infotainment system settings
Sound settings
›
Press the or button, then tap the function surface
Units
.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Maximum switch-on volume
- Setting the maximum volume when switching on
Infotainment
■
Message
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Speed-dependent volume adjustment
- Volume increases as speed increases
■
Entertainment fading (parking)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■
Entertainment fading (nav. announce.)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio vol-
ume) in the event of a nav. announcements
■
AUX volume:
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■
Bluetooth audio:
- Volume setting via Bluetooth ®
audio profile of the connec-
ted device
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- Setting the equalizer
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
Display settings
›
Press the button, then tap the function surface
Screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion 1)
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the button, then tap the function surface
Time and date
.
1)
Infotainment turns the screen off when no touch screen is performed or none of the keys are pressed /
rotated for more than 10 seconds.
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Read in the QR code» Fig. 217orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the SmartLink system.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment
For the full functionality of the ŠKODA One App, data transmission of external
devices must be switched on in the infotainment.
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
▶ To Open the list of received messages tap on the button
, then the func-
tion surface
Tap →
Mobile device data transfer
→
Activate data transfer for ŠKODAApps
.
Applies to Infotainment Swing ▶ To the Switched data transmission external devices the key
press, then
the function surface →
Data transfer mobile devices
Tap.
Note
Some features of the application may not be available in all countries, there
may possibly exist a functional impairment while driving » page 120, Mobile
phones and applications ,
Connecting to Infotainment
The mobile phone can be connected to the infotainment using the function
SmartLink or via Wi-Fi.
Connection by SmartLink
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
The connection means SmartLink (e.g.. MirrorLink ®
) build up » page 172 ,
›
In the list of available applications, the application ŠKODA One App choose.
Depending on the model of the connected external device, some applications
can be started using voice activation, via the Infotainment screen, using the
operating elements on Infotainment, or using the buttons on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
Once connected, the contents of the application in the infotainment screen
may be displayed.
A possible connection of the mobile phone to the Infotainment via Wi-Fi will be
terminated after the connection using SmartLink.
Navigation menu (Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Build up the Wi-Fi connection » page 170,
›In the tablet, start the application ŠKODA Media Command.
Disconnect the connection
The connection can be switched off in one of the following ways.›
Switch off the ignition for longer than 5 seconds (for vehicles with a starter
button, switch off the engine and open the driver's door).
›
The connection in the application ŠKODA One App break up.
›
The mobile phone from the USB input disconnect or terminate the Wi-Fi con-
nection.
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Alternative routes
With selection of alternative routes turned on, the following menu is displayed
after the calculation of a new route » Fig. 240.
Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling time and
distance travelled – the route is highlighted green
Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is neces-
sary - the route is highlighted in red
Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - the route is highlighted in orange
In the function surfaces of the alternative routes, information on the route
length and the estimated travel time and the following symbols are displayed
(applies to Infotainment Columbus).
Use of a toll motorway
Use of a train / ferry
Using a toll tunnel
Use of a toll road
Using a vignette duty highway
It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu- lation of the remaining routes is completed.
Selecting the type of route will start the route guidance.
If no route selection is made within 30 s after the calculation of all routes, the
route guidance is automatically started according to the preferred route type.
Route calculation for the trailer
When driving with a trailer or any other accessory connected to the trailer
socket, we recommend that you switch on the trailer recognition, if necessary
to set the maximum speed for towing a trailer.
›
For calculating the route for towing a trailer, tap the function surface in the
main navigation menu
→
Route options
→
.
›
To set the top speed of the trailer, press the button, then tap on the
function surface
→
Driver assistance
→ Trailer recognition →
Maximum speedfor trailer
.
Demo mode
The Demo mode provides a travel simulation to the entered destination. The
function offers the option to travel through the calculated route “virtually”.
ABCWhen the Demo mode is turned on, a menu for route guidance in the Demo
mode or in normal operation is displayed before the start of route guidance.›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the function surface
Tap →
Advanced settings
→
Demo mode
.
When the Demo mode is switched on, the route starting point can be defined.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
Tap →
Advanced set-tings
→
Define demo mode starting point
.
›
Define the starting point by entering the address or the current vehicle posi-
tion.
›
The demo mode starting point can also be set as long as the demo mode is
turned on by tap the desired map location and the menu item
Start Demo Mode
is selected » page 189 , Tap map point .
Graphical driving recommendations
Fig. 241
Driving recommendations / travel recommendation detail
The display of the graphical driving recommendations is in the split screen
Ma-noeuvre
as well as the display of the instrument cluster.
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
the following driving recommendations are shown
» Fig. 241 .
Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Driving recommendations with street names / road numbers, with the
route and the travel time to the manoeuvre location
Details of driving recommendation (is displayed near the manoeuvre)
Lane guidance
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
, Infotainment also announces TMC traffic obstruc-
tions and on motorways, car parks, petrol stations or restaurants.
ABCD193Navigation
›Touch the screen in the route field and move the cross-point to the desired
location on the map, e.g. A, move » Fig. 243 ).
The transit point B
is added to the route » Fig. 243.
›
Tap the function surface
.
Then a route is recalculated and the route guidance starts.
Customise transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Change route in map
.
›
Touch the transit point
B
and move to a different location on the map.
›
Tap the function surface
.
Then a route is recalculated and the route guidance starts.
Remove transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Change route in map
.
›
Tap on the function surface
Del. waypoint
.
›
Tap the function surface
.
Then a route is recalculated and the route guidance starts.
route list
In the route list, it is possible to create routes, save, delete, or start navigation.
New route
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
routes
→
Newroute
Tap.
Insert a route destination in one of the following ways.
›
Tap on the function surface
Enter dest.
and enter a new destination.
or
›
Tap on the function key
destinations
and select a destination from the list of
saved destinations.
›
To save the created route, tap the function surface
Store
.
›
Tap the function surface
Start
to start route guidance.
route import
A in the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal created route can
be imported into the infotainment memory.
The prerequisite for importing the route are activated services infotainment
online » page 118 ,
If the created route sent to the infotainment, after switching on the ignition in
the infotainment screen automatically a message about a new route with the
option to import this displayed.
If the directions shipped with the ignition to the infotainment, the Route Im-
port offered by infotainment only after the ignition is switched again (the igni-
tion must for at least. Be turned off for 15 minutes).
The update can be carried out manually as follows.›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Routes
.
or
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
.
The route list is displayed.
›
The function surface
import routes
Tap.
If a new route available, then a message is displayed on the Infotainment.
›
Tap the function surface
Retrieve
to start route guidance.
The imported route can be displayed in the list of saved routes.
Managing saved routes
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Routes
.
›
Choose the desired route, and then select one of the following functions.
Clear saved route
- Edit route » page 194, Route details
- Calculate route and start route guidance » page 192, Route calculation
and start route guidance
Waypoint mode
Introduction to the subject
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
This mode is suitable for off-road navigation or for areas where maps are not
available.
Infotainment allows the recording of waypoint tours driven using automatic of
manually entered waypoints.
Then there is the possibility to start route guidance to the stored waypoint
tour or to save the waypoint tour on the SD card.
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Main menuFig. 244
Waypoint: Main Menu
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Waypoint mode
.
The Waypoint mode menu is displayed » Fig. 244.
Any ongoing route guidance is terminated after the selection of this waypoint
mode menu.
Description of the function surfaces
A
» Fig. 244
Context-dependent:
▶ No route guidance is taking place - Start recording a waypoint tour/
display saved waypoint tour management/ exit Waypoint mode
▶ A waypoint tour is being recorded - Recording a waypoint tour / man-
ually adjust waypoint / exit Waypoint modemenu
▶ Route guidance is taking place Stop route guidance / skip the next
waypoint /exit Waypoint mode menu
Setting the map display / show / hide the additional window / switch on / off the display of special destinations on the map
Operation of
Radio
/
Media
playback
Setting Navigation is not available in the Waypoint mode menu
Record waypointsFig. 245
Recording a waypoint tour
Start recording a waypoint tour
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Recordwaypoint tour
.
Select one of the following recording types. ■
Select on map
- Enter destination on the map and start recording waypoints
■
Start recording
- Start recording waypoints without entering a destination
Recording a waypoint tour
After starting the recording of a waypoint tour the following contextual infor-
mation may be displayed » Fig. 245.
Automatically set waypoints
Manually set waypoints
Split screen
Waypoints
with the number of already set waypoints / maxi-
mum number of waypoints
Add waypoint manually
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Add way-point manually
.
Stop recording
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Stop re-cording
.
The recording also stops when the waypoint mode menu is exited.
The recorded waypoints are merged to a waypoint tour and stored in the way-
point memory after completion of the recording.
The recording cannot be continued once it has been stopped. A new recording must be started.
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Guide along a saved waypoint tourFig. 246
Display a waypoint / Guide along a waypoint tour
Start guidance
›
In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Waypointmemory
.
›
select the desired waypoint tour » Fig. 247 on page 198 .
›
Tap the function surface
.
›
Select one of the following menus
» Fig. 246 -
.
■
Reverse tour
- Reverse the order of waypoints (suitable for guiding along a
waypoint tour in the reverse direction)
■
Next. Waypoint.
- Skip to the next waypoint
■
Start
- starts route guidance
Route guidance
During the guidance along a waypoint tour, no nav. announcements are made
by Infotainment.
When driving along the waypoint tour shown, follow as closely as possible the
information shown on the Infotainment screen.
While driving along a waypoint tour the split screen shows the
Waypoints
and
the direction to drive as well as the distance to the next waypoint, the se-
quence number of the next waypoint and the total number of waypoints
1
» Fig. 246 -
.
The waypoint tour from the vehicle position to the next waypoint “reduces” continuously while driving “ ”
2
» Fig. 246 .
If you drive past but very close to the next waypoint, the route guidance will
continue with the subsequent waypoint.
If you drive past a waypoint and this does “not disappear” from the waypoint tour (e.g. because the distance to this waypoint is too large), then there is the
possibility to “skip” over this waypoint and continue the guidance to the next
waypoint.
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→ Skip way-point
.
Stop route guidance
▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Stop routeguidance
.
The guidance also stops when the waypoint mode is exited.
Manage waypoint tour memory
Fig. 247
Management of waypoint memo-
ry
›
to display a list of saved and imported waypoint tours, from main menu
Waypoint mode , tap the function surface
→
Waypoint memory
.
The name of the waypoint tour, the date and time of storage and the number
of waypoints appears in the function surface for the waypoint tour.
›
Choose the desired waypoint tour, and then select one of the following
menu items » Fig. 247.
Store the waypoint tour on the SD card
Delete the waypoint tour
Rename the waypoint tour
Display the waypoint tour » Fig. 246 on page 198
Import waypoint tour from the SD card ▶ In the Waypoint mode main menu, tap on the function surface
→
Waypointmemory
→
Import
Tap.
▶ Select the source of the waypoint tour recording and confirm the import.
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