Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 20
Instrument cluster
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Engine revolutions counter
32
Coolant temperature gauge
32
Fuel gauge
33
Display in the rear centre console
33
Rev counter » page 32
▶ with warning lights » page 33
Display » page 43
Speedometer
▶ with warning lights » page 33
Coolant temperature gauge » page 32
Bar with warning lights » page 33
Operation key:
▶ Set the time » page 44
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 43
▶ Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
» page 49
Fuel gauge » page 33
1234567The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending
on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are
not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to
switch on the lights in due time.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment
menu
→
→
Light
.
Engine revolutions counter
The tachometer
1
» Fig. 20 on page 32 shows the actual engine speed per
minute.
The beginning of the tachometer red scale range indicates the maximum per-
mitted speed for an engine that has been driven-in and has reached operating
temperature.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or select mode D / S on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 44.
CAUTION
The pointer of the engine revolutions counter must reach the red area for only
a short time - there is a risk of engine damage!
Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 21
Coolant temperature gauge
The display » Fig. 21 only works if the ignition is switched on.
Cold range - The pointer is in the range
A
, the engine has not yet reached its
operating temperature. Avoid high speeds and high engine loads.
Operating range - The pointer is in the range
B
.
32Operation
Door alarm
Eco tips
Service interval display
Outside temperature
Cruise control / speed limiter
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Time
Warning lights of the START-STOP system
Engaged gear / gear recommendation
Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox
Outside temperature
Warning lights
Driving data (multifunction display)
Total distance travelled
Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip)
Cruise control / speed limiter
Service interval display
Information messages
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphic warning
appears in the display.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Reset counter for distance travelled (trip)›
Press button
A
» Fig. 25 on page 44 .
Setting the clock
Fig. 25
Button in the instrument cluster
45678910›Switch on the ignition.›Press and hold the buttonA
» Fig. 25 until the
time
is shown in the display.›
Release the button
A
and the system switches to the hour setting function.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the hours.
›
Wait 4 seconds, the system switches to the minutes setting.
›
Press the button
A
again and set the minutes.
›
Wait 4 seconds, the system switches to the initial setting.
The time can also be adjusted in Infotainment by tapping
→
→
Time anddate
.
Gear recommendation
Fig. 26
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
A suitable engaged gear or, where appropriate, a recommended gear is dis-
played, with the aim of conserving the life of the engine and increasing driving
efficiency.
Display » Fig. 26
Optimal gear engaged
Gear recommendation (e.g.
means that it is advantageous to switch
from 3rd to 4th gear)
For vehicles with automatic transmission the recommended gear will be
shown provided the mode for manual switching (Tiptronic) is selected.
WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.44Operation
Symbols in the displayCharge status of the telephone battery 1)
Signal strength 1 )
A telephone is connected to the unit
Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of calls is shown
next to the symbol)
Switch-off microphone
Menu item
Assist systems
The following systems are activated/deactivated in the
Assist systems
menu
item.
▶ Front Assist
▶ Lane Assist
▶ Rear Traffic Alert
▶ Assist system for blind spot monitoring
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
49
Service messages
49
Resetting the service interval display
50
The service interval display shows the kilometres or days until the next service
event.
Information regarding the service intervals » page 268.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service intervalFig. 32
Button in the instrument cluster
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press and hold the button
A
» Fig. 32 until the
Service
menu item is shown in
the display.
›
Release the button
A
.
In the display, the symbol appears for 4 seconds along with the following
message for the kilometres or days to the next service appointment.
Information regarding the remaining kilometres and days until the next service appointment can also be displayed in Infotainment by tapping
→
→
Service
.
Service messages
Messages before reaching the scheduled service date
Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
Messages upon reaching scheduled service date
Once the service interval is reached, the symbol appears in the display after
the ignition is switched on, together with the message:
1)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.
49Information system
Resetting the service interval display
We recommend that the display reset is completed by a specialist garage.
We recommend that you do not reset the service interval display yourself. In-
correctly setting the service interval display could cause problems to the vehi-
cle.
Variable service interval
For vehicles with variable service intervals, after resetting the oil change serv-
ice display in a specialist garage, the values of the new service interval are dis-
played, which are based on the previous operating conditions of the vehicle.
These values are then continuously matched according to the actual operating
conditions of the vehicle.
Personalization
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating principle
50
Overview of some personalized functions
51
Setting the personalization
51
Thanks to the personalisation, more drivers have the opportunity to use a ve-
hicle with individually set system functions by means of a user account which
is assigned to the respective vehicle key.
WARNINGMake all adjustments when the vehicle is stationary - otherwise there is
the risk of accident!Operating principleFig. 33
Switching to a different user account
Read and observe on page 50 first.
After unlocking the vehicle and opening the driver's door, all the personalised
functions are adjusted according to the user account that is assigned to the
key which was used to unlock the vehicle.
Any change to the set personalised functions is automatically stored in the ac- tive user account.
As part of the personalisation, three default user accounts as well as a
guest
account are provided.
Switch to a different user account
You can switch to a different user account in the instrument cluster display
» Fig. 33 within 10 seconds after turning on the ignition.
An account can be changed at a later time in Infotainment
→
→
Vehiclestatus
→
(if the
Tyre Pressure Monit. System
is displayed first of all, then use the
arrow or
switch to
Vehicle status
).
If an account is selected in which not all of the points required by the system
are set, a configuration wizard can be automatically displayed on the Infotain-
ment screen » page 126.
Electrically adjustable driver's seat (referred to only as seat in the following)
The seated position adjustment is carried out in the following cases. ▶ After unlocking the vehicle and opening the driver's door.
▶ After switching to a different user account and at a speed less than 5 km/h.
The seat adjustment can be terminated as follows.
▶ By tapping on the function surface
Cancel
on the Infotainment screen.
▶ By pressing any key on the seat » page 79.
50Operation
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
■Network settings - Setting of the data connection from the associated tele-
phone service provider (APN settings) ■Access point name: ...
- Setting of the access point name
■
User name: …
- Setting of user name
■
Password: ...
- Password setting
■
Authentication
- Setting for the type of verification
■
Normal
- Without verification
■
Safe
- Verification required
■
Reset Access Point (APN)
- Delete the parameters for the network setting
■
Store
- Storage of the parameters for the network setting
■
Network provider: ...
- Selecting the data service provider (the menu item is visi-
ble when the data services of the SIM card inserted in the external module
are active)
■
Data roaming
- Enable / disable the use of data roaming connection
■
Current connection details
- Display of information on data downloaded (by tap-
ping the function button
Reset
the data information is deleted)
■
Data Connection:
- Settings of the data services of the SIM card inserted in the
external module
■
Off
- The data services are turned off
■
Ask
- The data services are active after confirmation
■
On
- The data services are turned on
Settings of online services ŠKODA Connect
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
→
ŠKODA Connect (on-line services)
Tap or press press, then the function surface
→
.
■
network
- Settings of the data connection of the telephone service provider
(not applicable to the infotainment Bolero) » page 132, Settings
■
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
- WLAN settings of the Infotainment system (does
not apply to the infotainment Bolero) » page 132, Wireless settings
■
Services Management
- Information on licensing of the respective online services
and the option to switch them on / off
■
registration
- Enter the activation PIN code for online services (in the user pro-
file on the website ŠKODA Connect Portal receive)
System information
›
Press the button, then tap on the function surface
Tap on
→
System in-formation
.
›
To perform a Software Update (Z. B. Bluetooth®
or radio station logo) Tap
the function surface
Update software
.
Displaying system information.
▶ Device part number: - Infotainment part number
▶ Hardware: - Hardware version
▶ Software: - Software version
▶ Navigation database: - Version of the navigation data
▶ “Gracenote” database: ... - Version of the Gracenote multimedia database (ap-
plies to Infotainment Columbus)
▶ Media Codec: ... - Version of media codecs
▶ Bluetooth version: ... - Version of the Bluetooth ®
software
The information on available software updates is obtained from a ŠKODA part-
ner or from the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
Radio menu settings
Settings for all broadcasting areas
›
Tap on the function surface in the Radio main menu
.
■
Sound
- sound settings
■
Scan
- Automatic play short portions of all available stations in the current
frequency range
■
Arrow buttons:
- Setting the function of the function surfaces
■
Preset list
- Change between stations stored under the preset buttons
■
Station list
- Change between all available stations of the selected broad-
casting range
■
Traffic programme (TP)
- Switches TP traffic programme on/off
■
Delete presets
- Deletes the preset buttons
■
Station logos
- Manual management of station logos
■
Radio text
- Switching the text display radio (FM and DAB) on and off
■
Advanced settings
- Other settings that are different depending on the selected
broadcasting range (FM and DAB)
Advanced settings (FM)
›
Select the FM band in the Radio main menu and tap on the function surface
→
Advanced settings
.
■
Auto-save station logos
- Automatic storage of the station logos
■
Region for station logo:
- Setting the region for station logos
■
Automatic frequency control (AF)
- Search for alternative frequencies of the station
currently being played to on/off
133Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
■Hands-free - Switching a call to the phone / back to Infotainment (the menu
item is displayed during a call)
■Select telephone
- Search for available telephones/list of paired telephones/se-
lect telephone
■
Find
- search for available phones
■
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth ®
settings
■
User profile
- user profile settings
■
Manage favourites
- set the function surfaces for your favourite contacts
■
Sort by:
- Arrangement of the phone contact list
■
Surname
- Sort by contact name
■
Name
- sort by contact first name
■
Import contacts
- Import phone contacts
■
Select ring tone
- Selecting the ring tone
■
Reminder: remember your mobile phone
- Turn on/off the warning against forget-
ting the phone in the vehicle (if the phone was connected to the Infotain-
ment)
■
Simultan. calls
Simultaneous calls - enable/disable the option to hold two con-
current calls
SmartLink menu settings
›
In the SmartLink main menu, tap on the function surface
.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- Turning data transfer on and off for ŠKODA
applications
■ MirrorLink® - Settings of the system MirrorLink ®
■
Allow Bluetooth automatic pairing
- Turn on / off option, which is to be connected
external device via Bluetooth ®
to pair and connect to
■
Allow MirrorLink® notification to be shown
- Turn on / off the display of messages
of Mirror link ®
applications on the Infotainment screen
Radio
service
Introduction to the subject
Infotainment allows analogue radio reception of FM and AM frequency ranges
as well as DAB digital radio reception.
CAUTION
■ For vehicles with window antennas do not stick foil or metal coated stickers
to the window - Radio signal reception could be affected.■
Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can interfere with the radio
signal even causing it to fail completely.
main menu
Fig. 174
Radio: Main Menu (DAB)
›
To display the main menu, press the button.
Main menu » Fig. 174
The selected radio station (description or frequency)
Radio Text (FM) / Description of the group (DAB)
Preset station buttons for favourite channels
Choice of radio range (FM / AM / DAB) Choice of storage group for the preferred station Changing the station
List of available stations
Manual / semi-automatic station search
ABCDE
141Radio
The mode is changed by repeatedly pressing the button or by tapping the
corresponding function surface on Infotainment screen.
If a driving mode other than Normal
is selected, then the symbol
illuminates
on the button.
If the mode
Sport
or
Individual
was set prior to the engine being switched off
(Drive - Sport), the drive changes to
Normal
mode after the engine is started. In
order to switch back to
Sport
, select mode
Sport
or
Individual
or set the selector
lever of the automatic transmission to mode S.
Sets the mode
Individual
and information on the setting of the currently se-
lected mode
Cancel the menu to select driving mode
Modes (the surface of the selected mode is shown in green)
Note
■ The currently selected running mode is displayed in the Infotainment in the
status bar of the main menu of the symbol .■
The selected driving mode and the setting of the mode
Individual
is stored in
the active user account personalisation » page 50.
■
If the driving mode menu is not operated within a few seconds, the Infotain-
ment switches to the last selected menu or switches off.
Individual mode
settings
Read and observe on page 251 first.
In the
Individual
mode, the following menu items can be set.
■
DCC:
- Set the shock characteristics
■
Steering:
- Set the power steering characteristics
■
Drive:
- set the drive characteristics
■
ACC:
- Set the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is activated
■
Dynamic Cornering lights:
- Setting the characteristic of the headlights with LED
lamps
■
Air conditioning:
- Set the Climatronic characteristics
■
Reset mode
- Setting for all menu items in the
Individual
mode to
Normal
■
Cancel
- Keep the current settings
■
Reset
- cancels all menu items in the
Normal
mode
ABCProactive passenger protection (Crew Protect Assist)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
253
ProActive passenger protection (following known as system) increases pas-
senger protection in the front seats in situations that could lead to vehicle im-
pact or overturning.
WARNINGPlease take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 215, in section Introduction .
Note
■
The system component service life is monitored electronically. Further infor-
mation » page 37 , Safety systems .■
If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated, the belt tensioning func-
tion for the front passenger seat is switched off.
Function
Read and observe
on page 253 first.
In critical driving situations (e.g. during emergency braking or a sudden changein direction), the following steps can be taken separately or combined in order
to reduce the risk of serious injury.
▶ The front passenger's and driver's seatbelts, if worn, are automatically ten-
sioned closely over the body.
▶ Opened door windows in the front doors are automatically closed up to a gap
of about 5 cm from the edge.
▶ The sliding/tilting roof is closed.
Once the critical driving situation has passed, the tension on the seatbelts will
be released again.
The system operates at two levels of protection.
The first level of protection
The system already intervenes in situations that may occur during dynamic
driving. As a result, this primarily helps to keep the driver and the passenger in
the correct seated position.
253Assist systems