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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not possible for the duration of the connection. A possible data connection us-
ing the SIM card inserted in the external module remains operational
» page 171 .
An external device connected using Android Auto cannot be used as an audio source in the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment in Infotainment, then there is
the option to start the route guidance in the Android Auto application. This is
also true reciprocally.
A list of devices and applications that the Android Autoconnection supports
can be found on the Google websites. Functionality is not guaranteed outside
of the supported regions.
main menu
Fig. 211
Android Auto: Main Menu
Main menu - function areas and information in the area
A
Navigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar.
Music applications
Return to SmartLink main menu
Start the application ▶ Tap on the function surface of the desired application to launch the applica-
tion.
The symbol appears next to the function surface in the area
A
, then, by
tapping on this function surface again, a list of new applications is displayed.
Apple CarPlay
Introduction to the subject
The Apple CarPlay connection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
The data connection is turned on in the device to be connected.
Voice control is turned on in the device to be connected.
If Infotainment is connected to an external device via Apple CarPlay then the use of the Bluetooth ®
connection is not possible and the Telephone menu is
not available. A possible data connection via the SIM card remains operational
» page 171 .
A device connected using Apple CarPlay cannot be used as an audio source in
the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is terminated by starting the route guidance in the Apple CarPlay application.
This is also true reciprocally.
A list of devices and applications that support the Apple CarPlayconnection
can be found on the Apple websites. Functionality is not guaranteed outside of
the supported regions.
main menu
Fig. 212
Apple carplay: Main Menu
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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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Navigation
Introductory information
Navigation - function sequence
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
Route guidance is started as follows.
›
Search for/ enter a new destination or Select one of the stored destinations.
›
Confirm the route calculation in the destination details or if necessary, adjust
the route options.
›
Select the preferred route type, if this is requested by Infotainment.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
The route guidance is provided by graphical driving recommendations and nav. announcements.
The is an option to add additional destinations during route guidance, or to
adapt the route.
If a traffic radio station is available, information concerning traffic delays is
evaluated by Infotainment and, if necessary, an alternative route is offered.
If you deviate from the route, then a new route calculation is carried out.
GPS satellite signal
Infotainment uses the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signal for
route guidance.
Outside the range of the GPS satellite signal (e.g. in dense vegetation, in tun-
nels, parking garages, etc.), Infotainment navigates only with restrictions using
vehicle sensors.
The unit offers the possibility to show in the split screen display the following
Position
» Fig. 222 on page 181 information about the current geographical po-
sition of the vehicle and the satellite signal.
Geographical longitude
Geographical latitude
Elevation
Number of received/available satellites
If no GPS satellite signal is available, no values are displayed.
Navigation data
Navigation data source Columbus
The navigation data is stored in the Infotainment memory.
Navigation data source Amundsen
The navigation data is stored on an Original SD Card.
In order to ensure the function of the navigation, the Original SD card, with the
navigation data, must be inserted in the respective slot in the external module
» page 123 .
If the original SD card is damaged or lost, a new original SD card can be pur-
chased from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
With a Non-original SD Card, navigation does not work .
Determining the version of the navigation data›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
Tap
→
Version infor-mation
.
Update navigation data
We recommend that you update the navigation data on a regular basis (e.g.
Due to newly developed roads and changed traffic signs).
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
Update navigation data online
When activated online services infotainment online » page 118 can the naviga-
tion data for the infotainment Columbus Updating online » page 179, Naviga-
tion data and POI categories Import / Update online ,
If an update of the navigation data for the current vehicle position or the desti-
nation of the route is available, which in this regard from a Infotainment auto-
matic Note issued and offered an upgrade option.
An online update of navigation data is also manually feasible as follows.
▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
version information
→
→
Update (online)
→
Map update
Tap.
▶ The Select / the desired country / region.
▶ Tap on the function surface
Retrieve
.
During the upgrade process, infotainment is usable without limitation.
178Infotainment
To complete the update of the navigation data, is the ignition for at least. Off
30 min.
Navigation data and POI categories Import / Update online
Fig. 218
Menu for importing / updating
the navigation data and POI cat-
egories
When activated online services infotainment online » page 118 it is possible
Navigation data download / update (applies to the infotainment Columbus) or
POI categories download.
▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
version information
→
Update (online)
→
Recall
Tap.
or
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
→
.
There is a menu for importing / updating the navigation data and POI catego-
ries displayed » Fig. 218,
▶ Tap the function surface Tap and select one of the following menus, de-
pending on the context.
■
All
- Import all the available navigation data
■
Favourites
- Import of navigation data preferably countries / regions (applies to
the infotainment Columbus)
■
My POIs
- Import of the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal cre-
ated POI category » page 188
■
Map update
- Import of available for the countries / regions navigation data
(valid for the infotainment Columbus) » page 178, Update navigation data
online
▶ Tap the function surface
Retrieve
and confirm the deletion.
During the upgrade process, infotainment is usable without limitation.
Main menuFig. 219
Navigation: Main Menu
›
To display , press the button.
›
If the main menu
navigation is not shown, then press the button again .
Description of the function surfaces
A
» Fig. 219
Context-dependent:
Route guidance is deactivated - Search / enter a new destination
Route guidance is enabled - The following menu is displayed:
▶
Route details
- Displays the route details » page 194
▶
Change route in map
- Displays a menu for the route change in the map (ap-
plies to Infotainment Columbus) » page 195
▶
Congestion ahead
- Manually adjusts traffic conditions » page 200
▶
Enter dest.
- Search / enter a new destination / stopover » page 182
▶
Stop route guidance
- Stops route guidance » page 194
The following menu is displayed:
▶
Store position
- Store the current vehicle position as a flagged destination
» page 185
▶
Routes
- Display the list of saved routes » page 196
▶
Destinations
- Display the list of stored destinations » page 185
▶
Last destinations
- Display the list of recent destinations to which route
guidance was carried out » page 184
▶
Home address
- Route guidance to your home address » page 185
Search for POIs in the categories ,
and
Map presentation options » page 189
Operation of
Media
/
Radio
playback
Navigation settings » page 136
179Navigation
Google Street View™
control indicator
The Google Street View ™
Display can be controlled in one of two ways.OperationActionMoving the display in the de-
sired directionPressing the function area » Fig. 221 - Change the direction of viewDrag your finger over the screen in the re-
quired directionIncrease / decrease the displayTurning the knob left / right
Completion of the display
Pressing the function area or. Turning the knob to the left at maximum
display
The orientation of the Google Street View ™
Indicator with respect to the cardi-
nal points by means of the symbol 1)
.
Note
■ In the Google Earth ™
Display is possible no insertion of the symbols of the POI
categories.■
When driving through a tunnel changes the 3D representation of the Google
Earth ™
Card automatically in the 2D display.
■
The speed of Google Earth ™
- as Google Street View ™
Indicator depends on
the Internet connection speed.
additional window
Fig. 222
Split screen
›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the function surface
→
Split screen
.
› To
select content of the additional window A » Fig. 222 tap the function
surface Tap and select one of the following menus, depending on the con-
text.
■Audio
- Operation of
Radio
/
Media
playback
■
Compass
- Displays the current vehicle location in relation to the compass di-
rections
■
Freq. Routes
- Display the three most frequently travelled routes (if route guid-
ance is disabled) » page 194
■
Manoeuvre
- Displays graphical driving recommendations (if route guidance is
enabled) » page 193
■
Position
- Displays the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle location
■
Map
- Displays the preview map (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
» page 191
1)
The letter inside the symbol is dependent on the chosen Infotainment language.
181Navigation
Search for destination and enter
Search POI destination /
Fig. 223
Destination search: Main menu / list of visited destinations
Fig. 224
Search goal line: Main menu / list of visited destinations
The feature allows a full text search of locations or points of interest (POI) by
entering keywords.
Display main menu
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the navigation main menu, the function
surface .
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation, tap on the
function surface
→
Enter dest.
or
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
.
› If no menu is displayed for destination search, but a display for destination
input via the address or the destination entry in the map, then tap on the
function surface
→ Find
.
Search destination in the navigation data
›
The function surface
A
» Fig. 223 →
.
›
In the entry line, enter the POI name or the POI category (POI),
If required the
place and street name or house number / postal code.
›
To display the visited destinations, the function surface
C
» Fig. 223 .
Find Target online
›
The function surface
A
» Fig. 224 →
.
›
In the entry line, enter the POI name or the POI category (POI), If required the
place and street name or house number / postal code.
›
To display the visited destinations, the function surface
C
» Fig. 224 .
Description of the functional surfaces » Fig. 223 or. » Fig. 224
Choice of search
- Searching for a destination or POI (point of interest) by name
- Search for a point along the route (only works with active route guid-
ance)
- Searching for a destination near the entered destination (after selec-
tion in destination details » page 192)
- Online POI search
Input line
Depending on whether a mark is in the entry line, the following menu is
displayed.
- View a list of visited locations corresponding to the entered charac-
ters » Fig. 223 -
- View a list of visited locations corresponding to the entered characters
» Fig. 224 -
- Choose the type of destination search / destination entry (no charac-
ter is entered)
▶
Find
- Destination / POI search » Fig. 223
▶
Address
- Enter destination via the address » page 183, Enter destina-
tion using the address
▶
On map
- Enter destination via the map point / using the GPS coordinates
» page 183
List of last destinations (no character is entered) / List of visited destina-
tions
Alphanumeric keypad
Signal strength of the data services and ongoing data transmission
ABCDEF182Infotainment
List of visited destinations
In the list of visited destinations, there is a maximum of 6 destinations shown,
each is identified with a letter.
In the navigation data roamed objectives.
Online roamed objectives.
Enter destination using the address
Fig. 225
Enter destination using the address: Main menu / list of visited
places
Display main menu
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the navigation main menu, the function
surface .
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation, tap on the
function surface
→ Tap
Enter dest.›
If the destination entry menu » Fig. 225 -
is not shown using the address,
then tap on the function surface
→
Address
.
Enter dest.
›
Enter the destination address and then confirm.
Relevant names (e.g. Place/street names) are offered in the entry line during entry, depending on the context. Previously entered names are offered on a
preferential basis.
The location of the destination offered, which is specified in the entry line in
parentheses, can be displayed in the map by tapping the function surface
Map
.
List of locations visited
There is a possibility that a map with a list of places of the same name will be
displayed during entry » Fig. 225 -
.
The list of places visited can also be called up during address entry by pressing
the function surface .
In the list of visited locations, there is a maximum of 6 locations shown,
marked with a letter. Then, these places are marked with the symbol
in the
map and a letter, which coincides with the character in the list of visited loca-
tions.
If several places were visited, then the list can be scrolled through by turning
the controller
or sliding the slider.
Note
■
While entering a street name there is an option to enter the centre of a given
place as a destination instead of a street name by tapping the function surfaceCentre
.
■
After entering the street name, the house number or intersection can be en-
tered using the name / number of the intersecting road.
Enter destination on the map and using GPS coordinates
Fig. 226
Enter dest.: over the map point / using GPS coordinates
Show map
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the navigation main menu, the function
surface .
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation, tap on the
function surface
→ Tap
Enter dest.›
Then tap the function surface
and choose the menu item
On map
.
Enter destination via the point
›
While entering a destination into the map, the map scale displayed can be
changed manually » page 190, Manual change of scale .
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