Show available hotspots
▶ Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
WIRELESS INTER-NET ACCESS
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
1)
Tap.
With WLAN activated, a list of available or previously connected hotspots with
the following information and function surfaces is displayed » Fig. 208.
Searching for available hotspots
Turn Infotainment WLAN on/off
Manual hotspot search and connect
Automatic establishment of the secure connection to the hotspot via WPS
(Applies to Infotainment Amundsen)
Functional surfaces of the available hotspots
Disconnection from the currently connected hotpot by deleting the Info-
tainment memory access password (The function surface will only be
shown when connected)
Current connection
Wi-Fi strength of the external device
Connect ▶ Turn on Infotainment in the device.
▶ Show the list of available hotspots, if necessary, update the list by tapping
the function surface
Find
.
▶ Select the desired hotspot.
▶ If the access to the hotspot is password protected, then enter the required
password.
Search for connection manually and connect ▶ Turn on Infotainment in the device.
▶ Display list of available hotspots.
▶ Tap on the function surface
Manual settings
and set the required hotspot pa-
rameters.
▶ Tap the function surface
Connect
.
▶ If the parameters for the search are set correctly and the hotspot is available,
then the connection will take place.
ABCDEFEstablish secure connection using WPS (applies to Infotainment Amundsen) ▶ Turn on Infotainment in the device.
▶ In the external device, turn on the option to connect to the external device
via WPS.
▶ Press the
button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on →
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
WPS quick connection (WPS button)
.
End connection to the hotspot ▶ Press button when the desired Hotspot (WLAN) is found
,then the func-
tion surface →
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
→
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
→
Delete
Tap.
Data Connection
Using the data connection, Infotainment can be connected to the Internet. The
data connection can be established in one of the following ways.
Data connection via WLAN
›
Connect Infotainment to the hotspot of an external device with activated da-
ta services » page 170, Connect infotainment with the hotspot (WLAN) of the
external device .
Data connection using the SIM card in the external module (applies to
Infotainment Columbus)
›
Insert a SIM card with activated data services in the external mod-
ule » page 162 , Use the SIM card in the external module .
Data connection using rSAP (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
›
Connect Infotainment via Bluetooth ®
profile rSAP to a telephone with activa-
ted data services » page 163, rSAP .
Data connection using CarStick (applies to Infotainment Columbus,
Amundsen)
The prerequisite for the correct function is in Carstick inserted SIM card size
mini (Standard Size 25x15 mm) with activated data services. The CarstickIP-
MENT supports the wireless network using the standard 2G and 3G,
To the connection proceed as follows.
›
Turn on the ignition and switch on Infotainment.
›
In the Front USB » page 90 the Carstick insert with inserted SIM card.
›
Wait until the light on Carstick permanently illuminated.
1)
As long as Infotainment is connected to the hotspot of the external device, its hotspot name is displayed
in this function surface.
171Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
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
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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Main menu - function surfaces and informationList of available applications
Other pages with applications (by running your finger sideways across the
screen or by turning the dial, the next page can be displayed
)
Depending on how long the function surface is pressed: ▶ Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay
▶ Hold - Switching on voice control
Start the application ▶ In the Apple CarPlay main menu connection select the desired application in
the field A
» Fig. 212 .
MirrorLink ®
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 213
Information about MirrorLink®
on the ŠKODA websites
The MirrorLink ®
- 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 you want to use the menu Telephone, then before establishing the
MirrorLink ®
connection with the telephone then connect Infotainment first via
Bluetooth ®
.
An external device connected using MirrorLink ®
cannot be used as an audio
source in the Media menu.
ABIf route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is not terminated by starting the route guidance in the MirrorLink ®
- applica-
tion.
Read in the QR code » Fig. 213orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the supported MirrorLink ®
system.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity
main menu
Fig. 214
MirrorLink®: Main Menu
Main menu - function surfaces and information Return to SmartLink main menu » page 173
Displays a list of running applications with the ability to terminate them
Display the application last shown (as long as the application is running)/
show the display content of the connected external device
Settings for the SmartLink » page 136 menu or » page 141
List of applications
Other pages with applications (by performing a finger movement sideways
across the screen, other pages with applications are displayed)
Application is not certified for use while driving
AB175SmartLink
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
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
There are details of the selected target appears » page 192,
Clear all own POI categories›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
Tap on →
Managememory
→
Delete my POIs
→ Delete.
›
Tap the function surface
Delete
and confirm the deletion.
In user profile “ŠKODA Connect Portal” created POI categories
The in the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal started own POI
categories can be imported into the infotainment memory.
The prerequisite for importing a POI category are the activated services
infotainment online » page 118,
Import POI categories
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
version information
→
Update (online)
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 on page 179 ,
›
Tap the function surface
→
My POIs
→
Retrieve
Tap.
Are new POI categories available, their number and the file size is displayed on
the Infotainment.
›
Tap the function surface
Start
to start route guidance.
›
To complete the import, the function surface
Next
Tap and confirm the im-
port.
Show POIs in the map
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Map
→
Select cate-gories for POIs
→
My points of interest (Personal POI)
.
›
Select the desired POI category.
The insertion of the symbols of the POI categories in the Google Earth ™
Card is
not possible.
Route guidance to a destination of imported POI category
›
Tip on the traffic obstruction icon in the map.
There are details of the selected target appears » page 192,
Clear all own POI categories›In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface Tap on →
Managememory
→
Delete my POIs
→ Delete.
›
Tap the function surface
Delete
and confirm the deletion.
In user profile “ŠKODA Connect Portal” objectives created
The in the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal or in the applica- tion ŠKODA Connect drawn objects can be imported to the infotainment mem-
ory.
The prerequisite for importing the goals are enabled services infotainment
online » page 118 ,
import goals
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Destinations
→
→ .
or
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
.
›
Tap on the function surface
Store
.
›
Are new targets available, then confirm the import.
If the user profile on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal or in the application ŠKODA Connect creates an object and sent to the infotainment, after switch-
ing on the ignition in the infotainment screen displays a message regarding a
new destination with the option to import this displayed.
Guidance to an online destination
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface
→
Destinations
→
→ .
›
In the list of online dests to visit and select the desired destination.
Delete online dests
›
to delete all Online destinations in the main menu navigation the function
surface
→
Manage memory
→
Delete User Data
→
Online dests
Tap.
›
to delete one Online destination in the main menu navigation the function
surface
→
Destinations
→
→
→
→
Edit
→
Delete
Tap.
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Speed limits
With activated function Advanced settings
Note: national border crossed
display the
country-specific speed limits when crossing international borders.
These speed limits can be displayed by tapping the function surface
→
Topspeeds
in the main Navigation menu is displayed.
Nav. announcements
Infotainment issues nav. announcements during route guidance.
The nav. announcements are generated by the instrument system. Flawless
clarity of the message (e.g., road or city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
The last nav. announcement is repeated by pressing the control switch .
The timing of the nav. announcement is dependent on the type of road and on
the driving speed.
The type of nav. announcements can be set:
→
Nav. announcements
.
Note
Guidance on the most frequently travelled route takes place without nav. an-
nouncements.
Most common routes
The most frequently travelled routes are automatically saved by Infotainment.
Of these, up to 3 routes can be offered, which best match the current time, day
of the week as well as the vehicle position.
A route guidance to one of the routes used most frequently can be started as
long as no route guidance takes place.
›
To display the menus with the most frequently travelled routes, in the split
screen, tap on the function surface
Freq. Routes
Tap →
show on map
.
›
Select the desired route.
Then a selected route is calculated and the route guidance starts.
The menu display in the split screen can be turned on/off in the main menu
navigation by tapping the function surface
→
Route options
→
Freq. Routes
switched on/off .
The stored most frequent routes can be deleted in the main menu navigation
by tapping the function surface
→
Manage memory
→
Delete User Data
→
Mostroutes
deleted will.
NoteGuidance on the most frequently travelled route takes place without nav. an-
nouncements.
Finish route guidance
The route guidance can be finished in one of the following ways.
›
The final destination is reached.
›
In the main menu Navigation by tapping the function surface
→
Stop routeguidance
.
›
By turning off the ignition for longer than 120 minutes.
Abort route guidance
If the ignition is switched off and on again, then the route guidance is contin-
ued depending on the stop time in one of the following ways.
▶ Within 15 min. - route guidance continues to take the calculated route into
account.
▶ Between 15 min and 120 min - the screen displays the message
Continue routeguidance?
, after you confirm the message, the route guidance continues using
the calculated route.
▶ After 120 min - the route guidance is cancelled.
Route
Route details
Fig. 242
a route destination / several route destinations
During route guidance, the Route details (Information about the current route)
can be displayed.
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