
With repeated pressing of the button, the level is down-regulated until it
switches off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illu-
minated warning lights underneath / in the button.
Increasing in heating power of the rear seat heating can be locked / unlocked .
To do this, press button
on the Climatronic → Tap the function surfaces
/
on the Infotainment screen (applies to vehicles with Climatronic controls
in the rear). In the locked heating power increase, the heating power can only
be adjusted down to turn off.
Front seats with heating and ventilation
Fig. 89
Heating switched on / cooling switched on / heating and cooling
are switched on simultaneously
Fig. 90
Infotainment screen: Front seat heating and ventilation with
maximum heating / ventilation level switched on
Read and observe and on page 85 first.›
Press the button
or
on the control panel of the air conditioner, a menu
for operating the front seat heating and ventilation is displayed on the Info-
tainment screen » Fig. 90.
Function surfaces for setting the ventilation level
Function surfaces for setting the heating power
Functional surfaces for switching off the ventilation (in addition to the
function surfaces
A
) or for switching off the heating (in addition to the
function surfaces
B
)
If the seat heating was switched on before the ignition was switched off, then
pressing the buttons and
, will switch the seat heating
» Fig. 89 on with
maximum output .
If the seat cooling was switched on before the ignition was switched off, then
pressing the button and
will switch on the cooling with maximum output
» Fig. 89 -
.
By repeatedly pressing the button or.
, the heating or cooling output is con-
trolled down to off. The power of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights underneath the switch.
Only the heating or ventilation can be operated using the buttons or.
.
If ventilation and heating are switched on simultaneously on the Infotainment
screen, under each button or.
the blue and red light warning illuminates
» Fig. 89 -
, the button
or.
is not functioning (as long as the ventilation
and the heating is switched on simultaneously).
Heated steering wheel
Fig. 91
Button for steering wheel heat-
ing
AB86Operation

Switching steering wheel heating on/off using Infotainment›To switch on / off press the button on the Climatronic → Tap on the
function surface
on the Infotainment screen. When the heating is switched
on, the symbol in the function surfaceA
is orange » Fig. 91.
Heated steering wheel, along with the driver's seat heating
›
To activate / deactivate the heated steering wheel with the driver's seat
heating, press the button
on the Climatronic, then tap the function sur-
face
→
Link seat/steering wheel heating
in the Infotainment screen.
›
To switch on / off the heated steering wheel, press the button for the driver
seat heating.
Setting the heat output of the steering wheel heater
›
Press the button on the Climatronic, then tap the function surface
→
intensity
on the Infotainment screen.
›
Select one of the three heating levels (this remains stored even after switch-
ing off the engine).
The selected heat output of the heated steering wheel is shown (number of
segments) on the Infotainment screen
B
» Fig. 91 .
Note
■
The heated steering wheel only works when the engine is running.■If the on-board voltage decreases, the heated steering wheel switches off
automatically.Practical features
Interior equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking ticket holder
88
Storage compartment on the driver's side
88
stowage compartments in the doors
89
Storage compartment in the front centre console
89
Phonebox
89
USB and AUX inputs
90
Cup holders
90
Waste container
91
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
92
Storage net in the front centre console
92
Glasses compartment
92
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
93
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
93
Storage compartments for umbrella
94
Clothes hook
94
Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
94
Folding table on the front seat rest
95
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
95
Removable through-loading bag
95
Blanket
96WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seats) – risk of accident!
87Practical features

Operate Climatronic in InfotainmentFig. 148
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Climatronic main
menu
Fig. 149
Infotainment Swing: Main Menu
Climatronic
Read and observe on page 110 first.
›
To display the main menupress the button
on the Climatronic control
unit.
Function surfaces and screen display » Fig. 148 and. » Fig. 149ADisplays the current operation mode (or set the operation mode) of
the ClimatronicBSet the desired temperature, front - left sideCSet the desired temperature, front - right sideDSetting the power in operationESwitching on/off and adjusting the fan speed, cooling system, air dis-
tribution and the air recirculation a)FSet the desired temperature (rear)
Colour representation of the air flow from the air vents at the front
(Blue colour - temperature reduction / red colour - temperature in-
crease)Switching on/off the ClimatronicSwitch on / off the temperature synchronisation throughout the inte-
rior of the vehicle according to the temperature setting on the driv-
er's side a)
Locking / unlocking of the temperature setting and heating of the
rear seats using the rear buttons a)Set the auxiliary heater and ventilationSwitch on/off the windscreen heating
a)Turn on / off the steering wheel heaterOther Climatronic settingsa)
When function is switched on, the symbol in the function surface is green.
Other Climatronic settings
Press the button on the Climatronic control panel
→ tap the function sur-
face on the Infotainment screen.
■
Air con. profile
- Setting the operating performance during operation (ap-
plies to the Infotainment Swing)
■
Automatic air recirculation
- Automatic re-circulated air mode on/off
■
Automatic auxiliary heater
- Quick interior heating on/off
■
Automatic windscreen heating
- Activates/deactivates the automatic windscreen
heating
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To turn on , press the
» Fig. 146 on page 110 the button.
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Holding the button will turn on
automatically.
Operating modes
Automatic mode works in three modes - moderate, medium, and intensive.
Setting the different modes is carried out via the function surface
D
» Fig. 148
on page 112 and. » Fig. 149 on page 112 .
After the automatic mode is switched on, Climatronic works in the last selec-
ted mode. The currently selected mode is displayed on the Infotainment
screen.
112Operation

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
A 124Infotainment

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.
ABC128Infotainment

Not recognising a voice command
If a voice command is not detected three times in succession from Infotain-
ment, then the voice control is stopped.
Correction of a voice command input
A voice command can be corrected, modified or re-entered by pressing the
button
or the button
on the multifunction steering wheel. However,
this is only possible as long as the symbol
appears on the screen.
You do not have to wait until the voice command is recognised by Infotain-
ment.
Voice commands can be used anytime during voice control
Voice commandOperation“ Back ”Return to the previous menu“Help ”reproducing and displaying possible voice com-
mands
Voice commands that can be used while browsing the list entries
Voice commandOperation“ Next page ”
Browse menu / list / directory
“Previous page ”“First page ”“Last page ”
Additional Information
Navigation - applies to Infotainment Columbus
If the set Infotainment language matches with the language of the currently
selected country when entering the destination, then the destination address
is entered in one step .
The voice command “ Navigate” and immediately the city, street and street
number (if it is included in the navigation data) Interest (POI) or a contact with
the previously stored address, can be issued.
Navigation - applies to Infotainment Amundsen
To the destination, you are first required to issue the command “enter ad-
dress” and then follow Infotainment instructions.
You can say the house number and a further additional address in the form of
a number where necessary. Infotainment will then offer the number combina-
tion it has found if the house number and the further address supplement,
where appropriate, exists in the street entered.
It is not necessary to spell city and street names if the entered destination is
located in a country that has no voice control available for the language.
Navigation - activated online services
When activated online services ŠKODA Connect » page 117 a POI search online
by Pronouncing “ Search Online POI ” possible.
Radio
In order for a radio station can be selected using voice command, the station
must be stored in the list of available stations » page 142 or in the preset list
» page 143 .
Updating the Infotainment software
Fig. 173
Available software updates on
the ŠKODA websites
The software update ensures optimum operation of Infotainment (e.g. Com-
patibility with new phones).
Current information on Infotainment compatibility can be found on the follow-
ing ŠKODA Internet pages. This is carried out by reading the QR code » Fig. 173
or after entering the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
▶ To determine the software version , press the
button, then tap on the
System information function surface Tap on
→
System information
.
▶ To start the software update , press the button, then tap on the system
information function surface
→
system information
→
Update software
Tap.
129Infotainment operation

›Observe the infotainment screen and if necessary, adjust the required net-
work of data service provider.›
If the SIM card is protected by a PIN code, then the PIN code of the SIM card
must be entered » Fig. 195 on page 162 ,
›
Confirm the entered PIN code.
or
›
If you would like to save the entered PIN code in the device memory, then
press the function key
Tap the PIN-code is stored and simultaneously con-
firmed.
The display of the signal strength, connection type and a possible data trans-
fer occurs in the status bar by the symbol left next to the time.
The parameters of the telephone service provider network can be set
» page 132 ,
CAUTION
When inserting an incorrectly sized SIM card, there is a risk of damage to the
CarStick device.
Note
The Internet connection may be chargeable based on the terms and conditions
of your data provider.SmartLink
Introductory information
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 209
Information on SmartLink on the
ŠKODA websites
Read in the QR code » Fig. 209orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the SmartLink system.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink
SmartLink offers the option to display certified applications on an external de-
vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate
them.
SmartLink supports the following communication systems. ▶ Android Auto
▶ Apple CarPlay
▶ MirrorLink ®
Using the applications in the connected external device, you can use naviga-
tion to make a call and to listen to music.
For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is not
possible or only limited.
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.
The voice control of the connected external device can be activated by holding
the button
or holding the button
on the multifunction steering
wheel.
172Infotainment

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.
177SmartLink