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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 →
Voice con-trol
.
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  stopped.
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.
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-
mandsVoice commands that can be used while browsing the list entriesVoice 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, Bolero
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.
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 134.
121Infotainment operation

For trailer towing , We recommend that you activate recognition of road signs
relevant to trailers.›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driver assistance
→
Show road signs relevant to trailers
.
Route guidance
Introduction to the subject
A route is created by starting route guidance to a destination. Additional inter-
mediate destinations can be added to the route.
The route guidance takes place as follows
▶ Through graphical driving instructions on the Infotainment screen and in the
display of the instrument cluster.
▶ With nav. announcements.
Infotainment tries to allow for continued guidance even if the navigation data
is incomplete or there is no data at all for the given area.
The route is recalculated each time if you ignore driving recommendations or change the route.
CAUTION
The nav. announcements provided may vary from the actual situations, e.g.
due to out-of-date navigation data.
Destination details
Fig. 217
Destination details
The following menu items and information are displayed in the destination de-
tails » Fig. 217 .
Area with function surfaces
Detailed destination information
Destination position in the map
Display the destination details
The destination details can be displayed in one of the following ways.
▶ While entering a destination.
▶ By tapping on the function surface 
in the destination list.
▶ By pressing 
From the main menu
Navigation (The details of the last tar-
get indicated is shown, to where route guidance is carried out or was carried
out).
Function surfaces
Using function surfaces in the field
A
the following functions can be per-
formed, depending on the context.
▶ Start / stop route guidance.
▶ Searching for a nearby destination » page 171.
▶ Setting route options.
▶ Store destination.
▶ Edit destination (the object can be deleted, renamed or saved).
▶ Dial the POI phone number (if Infotainment is connected to a
phone » page 152 , Pair and connect ).
Route calculation and start route guidance
Fig. 218
Alternative routes
Route calculation is done on the basis of the set route options. The route op-
tions can be set: 
→
Route options
.
Alternative routes
With selection of alternative routes turned on, the following menu is displayed
after the calculation of a new route » Fig. 218. 
ABC179Navigation

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
188
Switch on/off ignition
189
Starting / stopping the engine
189
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
190
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!■
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
switched on. 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 193, 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 etc!
■
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is a risk of
poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a risk 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
jump-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. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes the
theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser allows the engine to start provided an original vehicle key only
is used.
Malfunction of the immobiliser
If a component in the immobiliser key fails, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - locking
›
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, then move the steering wheel slightly back
and forth, as a result of which the steering lock should unlock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the vehicle 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!188Driving

Switch on/off ignitionFig. 229
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock / starter button
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 229 -

Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Switching on /off ignition in vehicles with starter button
›
Press the » Fig. 229 -
 button, the ignition is switched on / off.
On vehicles with manual transmission the pedal must not be depressed to
switch on / off the ignition, otherwise the engine will start.
On vehicles with automatic transmission , the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed to switch on / off the ignition, otherwise the engine will start.
Starting / stopping the engine
Read and observe
and on page 188 first.
Before starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and » depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
123Starting engine›On vehicles with Ignition lock, turn the key to position 3 and the engine
starts » Fig. 229 on page 189 
. Then release the key, the engine will start
automatically.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position 1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after 30 s.
›
On vehicles with starter button, press the button briefly » Fig. 229 on
page 189 - 
, the motor will start automatically.
For vehicles with diesel engines, the glow plug warning light 
goes on dur-
ing starting. The engine starts after the warning light goes out.
Switching the engine off
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, turn the key to position
1
» Fig. 229 on
page 189 -
 .
›
On vehicles with
starter button, press the button » Fig. 229 on page 189 -
 ,
The engine and the ignition will be switched off simultaneously.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed
if the selector lever is in position P .
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey if the en-
gine has been working at high revs over a prolonged period, but leave it to run
at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off.
Emergency shutdown of the engine in vehicles with starter button
The system is equipped with a protective device against accidental switching
off, the engine can only be shut off while driving in the event of an emergency.
›
Keep the knob pressed » Fig. 229 on page 189 -
 or press it twice within 1
second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when start-
ing must always be in P mode. 189Starting-off and Driving

Note■The engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start-
ing the cold engine.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
■
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may (also intermittently)
continue to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
Fig. 230
Starting the engine - press the
button with the key
Read and observe and on page 188 first.
If no engine start is possible and the display of the instrument cluster shows a
message that the key could not be detected by the system or there is a system
fault, then try to start the engine as follows.
›
Press the starter button with the key » Fig. 230.
If the engine does not start, the help of a specialist garage is required.
CAUTION
The key may not be detected by the system if the battery in the key is running
out of charge or the signal fails (strong electromagnetic field) or is shielded
(e.g. in an aluminium case).
START-STOPsystem
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
190
manually activate/deactivate system
191The START STOP system (hereinafter referred to as the system) reduces CO 2
emissions and harmful emissions, and saves fuel.
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops
or is at a standstill (e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it
again when moving off.
The system function depends on many factors. Some of them are down to the
driver, the others are systemic and can neither be influenced nor identified.
Therefore the system may react differently in situations which seem identi-
cal from the driver's perspective.
The system is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on
(even where this has previously been manually deactivated with the button ).
Note
If the engine has stopped due to the system, the ignition remains on.
Operation
Fig. 231
Display
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt, the shift lever is moved into neutral and the clutch pedal is released.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a halt
and the brake pedal is operated.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the brake pedal is released. 
190Driving

Conditions for the system function
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after the last stop.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig. 231 .
The engine is automatically switched off; when the vehicle moves off, the
ignition process will be automatically initiated.
The engine is not automatically switched off.
The engine does not shut down when the vehicle stops, if e.g. the following
applies.
▶ The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
▶ The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
▶ The current consumption is too high.
▶ High air conditioning or heating output (high fan speed, big difference be-
tween the desired and actual interior temperature).
If the engine has shut down automatically but the system detects that the en- gine is required to run (e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly) then the
system automatically starts up the engine.
More information about the current system status can be displayed in infotain-
ment screen, in the 

→

→
Veh. status
menu.
If there is a system fault , the following message will appear in the display of
the instrument cluster. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
■ If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's
door is opened after the engine has switched off automatically, the engine will
have to be restarted manually.■
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
■
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
manually activate/deactivate systemFig. 232
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
›
To deactivate/activate the system, press the
 button
» Fig. 232 .
When the system is deactivated, the symbol in the button lights up .
If the system is turned off, it will be automatically reactivated after turning the
ignition off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically, then
the automatic start process takes place.
Brakes and Parking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
192
Parking
193
The wear and tear on the brake pads is dependent on the operating condi-
tions and driving style. In difficult conditions (e.g. urban, sporty driving), the
condition of the brakes should be checked between service intervals by a spe-
cialist garage.
Brake response can be slower if the brakes are covered in moisture or, in win-
ter, have a layer of ice or salt on them . The brakes should be cleaned and
dried by applying the brakes many times over »
.
Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the brake pads can occur if the vehicle
has been parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the
braking system. The brakes are cleaned by applying the brakes several times
over »
. 
191Starting-off and Driving

PedalsRead and observe
on page 193 first.
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
Only a floor mat (ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range)
which can be secured to the attachment points should be used in the driver's
footwell.
WARNINGThere should be no objects in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal op-
eration can be impeded - risk of accident!
Automatic transmission
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
194
Selector lever lock
195
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
195
Start and drive
196
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING■ Do not accelerate when selecting drive mode prior to moving off - There
is a risk of an accident!■
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – There is a
risk of an accident!
WARNING (Continued)■ If the vehicle stalls with the engine running, in the D, S , R or Tiptronic
mode, then the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of
the brake pedal, parking brake or using the Auto Hold function. Even when
the engine is idling, the power transmission is never completely interrupted
– the vehicle creeps.■
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P .
Otherwise, the vehicle could be set in motion - risk of accident!
CAUTION
■ If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Select selector lever position
Fig. 235
Selector lever settings / display
Read and observe and on page 194 first.
The selector lever can be moved through shifting to one of the following posi-
tions » Fig. 235 . In some positions you have to push the locking button
» page 195 , Selector lever lock .
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected gear are indicated in the display » Fig. 235.
Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - The position can only be selected when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and the engine is idling.
Neutral (idle position) - Power transmission to the drive wheels is inter-
rupted. 
PRN194Driving

Changing gear›To shift up , tap the selector lever forwards + or pull the rocker switch +
briefly towards the steering wheel » Fig. 237.
›
To shift down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
or pull the rocker switch
-
briefly towards the steering wheel » Fig. 237.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 235 on page 194 display.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 42.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear on the brakes.
Start and drive
Read and observe
and on page 194 first.
Moving off and stopping temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 194 .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerate to max. speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
Accelerate to maximum speed when starting (launch control function) 1)
The launch control function is available in mode S or Tiptronic.
› Disable the TCS
» page 200, Braking and stabilisation systems .›START STOP deactivate » page 191, manually activate/deactivate system .›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
›
Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
›
Release the brake pedal - the vehicle is running at maximum acceleration.
Driving in neutral (“coasting”)
When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking
effect of the engine.
Operating conditions
▶ The selector lever is in the D/S position.
▶ Driving mode Eco or Individual (Drive - Eco) is selected » page 221, Select the
driving mode (Driving Mode Selection) .
▶ The vehicle is travelling at more than 20 km/h.
▶ No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
The gear is selected again automatically, when you depress the accelerator or
brake pedal or pull the left rocker switch
-
towards the steering wheel
» page 195 , Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic) .
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – There is a risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Run in engine
196
Tips on economical driving
197
DriveGreen function
197
Radiator shutters
198
Run in engine
During the first 1 500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is. 
1)
This function is only valid for some engines.
196Driving