Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
WLAN can be used to connect to the Internet, to playback audio files in the menu media (if the connected external device allows this) or for operating the
device using an application in the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media Command
or ŠKODA One App).
The requirement for the WLAN function is that the ignition is switched on. Af-
ter switching on the ignition, the last-used WLAN connection appears.
It is possible to connect up to 8 external devices to the Infotainment hotspot
and at the same time to connect Infotainment to the hotspot of other external
devices.
If there is a SIM card with activated data services in the external module of In-
fotainment Columbus or there is a connection to the phone via Bluetooth ®
profile RSAP, a connection cannot be established to the external device hot- spot.
connect an external device to the hotspot (WLAN) infotainment
Switch Infotainment hotspot on / off
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
Set infotainment Hotspot
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Hotspot (WLAN) settings
.
▶ Setting required menu items from the following menu.
■
Security level:
- Setting the connection security
■
Network key
- Entering the access password
■
SSID:
- Name of the infotainment Hotspots
■
Do not send network name (SSID)
-Turn Infotainment hotspot visibility on/off
▶ Tap the function surface Store to save the parameters of the Infotainment
hotspot.
Connect ▶ Enable the Wi-Fi in the external device and search for any available hotspots.
▶ Select the Infotainment hotspot (if necessary, enter the required password).
▶ Confirm the connection.
Establish secure connection using WPS (applies to Infotainment Amundsen) ▶ Turn on Infotainment in the device.
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
→
WIRELESS INTER-NET ACCESS
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
→
WPS quick connection (WPS button)
Tap.
▶ Turn on the option to connect to Infotainment hotspot using WPS.
Note
If the external device is connected to the Infotainment hotspot (WLAN), then
the data connection to the external device cannot be used.
Connect infotainment with the hotspot (WLAN) of the external
device
Fig. 208
List of available wireless networks: Infotainment Columbus / in-
fotainment Amundsen
›
To Turn on / off the Infotainment WLAN press the button , then the
function surface →
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
Tap.
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›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
CAUTIONTo establish the connection, it is necessary that the date and time in Infotain-
ment are set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS signal,
then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS signal
reception.
Note
■ During the connection process, information messages may be displayed on
the Infotainment screen, and in the phone display. These messages must be
observed and confirmed if necessary (e.g. Release of data transfer, enabling
the contact import, release of text messages).■
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
■
With some connected devices, it is necessary that the connected external
device is unlocked over the entire duration of the connection for trouble-free
functioning of the SmartLink function“”.
Main menu
Fig. 210
no connection / example of an active connection
›
to display of the main menu SmartLink the key or.
to press.
Main menu - Functional surfaces Active connection
Display of information about SmartLink
Disconnection
Settings for the SmartLink » page 136 menu or » page 141
AConnection set-up
▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB input
» page 90 .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 210 -
.
Return to the main menu of the active connection from another Infotainment
menu
(E.g. From the Radio menu)
▶ Press the button
and select the active connection.
Disconnection ▶ To end the connection, tap on the function surface in the main menu
SmartLink
» Fig. 210 -
.
▶ or Disconnect the device from the USB input.
If the connection was ended by tapping on the function surface from the
main menu SmartLink, the connection needs to be re-established when the
external device is connected again.
If the connection was terminated by disconnecting the cable from the USB
port, then the last active connection is shown in the main menu when the ex-
ternal device is reconnected.
Android Auto
Introduction to the subject
The Android Auto- 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.
Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-
vice to be switched on.
If Infotainment is connected to an external device via Android Auto then all the
phones currently connected, as well as the Bluetooth ®
players are disconnec-
ted.
The external device to be connected will automatically establish a telephone
connection via Bluetooth ®
as a main phone. Connecting an additional tele-
phone and using telephone services of the SIM card in the external module are
173SmartLink
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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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
With a larger map scale than 10 km, the map is automatically oriented towards
north.›
to Change the map orientation From the main menu navigation the function
surface 1)
A
» Fig. 236 .
The map is oriented to the north
The symbol
the vehicle position rotates, the map and the Polar Star Symbol
1)
do not rotate.
Map oriented to the direction of travel
The map and the Polar Star Symbol 1)
rotate, the symbol
does not rotate.
Map alignment
Fig. 237
Map centring
The moved map can be centred/aligned to the vehicle, destination or route po-
sition.
On the map within the function surface
A
» Fig. 237 , the following symbols
are displayed, depending on the map display.
Aligning to the vehicle position (in the 2D or 3D map display)
Alignment to the destination position (in the destination position dis-
play)Centring and displaying the entire route (in the route display)Options for map display in the split screen
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.Fig. 238
Map in the split screen / example of a function surface menu
›
The function surface in the split screen
Map
or.
» Fig. 238 -
.
Depending on the context, some of the following function keys are displayed
» Fig. 238 -
.
Map display with the route from the current vehicle location to the desti-
nation
Change the map orientation 1)
2D - Two-dimensional map display
3D - Three-dimensional map display
Switch on/off the automatic change of scale
Road sign display
Infotainment offers the option of displaying the traffic signs stored in the navi-
gation data or detected by the front camera during guidance on the Infotain-
ment screen
G
» Fig. 220 on page 180 .
›
To switch on/off the road sign display in the main menu Navigation, tap on
the function surface
→
map
→
Show road signs
Tap.
For some vehicles it is possible to set an alert when exceeding the permitted
speed limited set by a road sign.
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
Driver assistance
→
Speed warning:
Tap.
1)
The letter inside the symbol is dependent on the chosen Infotainment language.
191Navigation
›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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Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
202
Ignition on / off
203
Starting engine / Stopping
203
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
204
Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and
start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button .
WARNING■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
The ignition must always be switched during the journey when the en-
gine is idling. 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 208, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft, accident etc.!
■
Never run the engine in an enclosed space (e.g. in garages) - there is the
danger 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 – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
push-start aid.
■
On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca-
ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally
left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
NoteDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. The engine will reach its oper-
ating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 202 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes it
more difficult for someone to attempt to steal or use your vehicle without au-
thorisation.
Immobilizer
The immobilizer enables the engine start exclusively using the original vehicle
keys.
Malfunction of the immobilizer
If the immobiliser components in the key fail, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A message appears in the display of the instrument cluster to explain
that the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until the steering lock engages.
›
On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv-
er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after-
wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been
locked.
Steering lock - unlock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the
ignition. If this is not possible, move the steering wheel slightly back and
forth and thereby unlock the steering lock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the car and close the driver's door.
Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only when
the ignition is switched on or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!202Driving