2016 SKODA OCTAVIA key

Infotainment settings - Swing
Infotainment system settings
Sound settings
›
Press the  button.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Max. switch-on volume.
- Sets the maximum volume when Infotainment is
turned on
■
Message
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Speed-dependent volume adjustment
- Volume increases as speed increases
■
Entert. Fading
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume) with activated
parking aid
■
AUX volume
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■
BT audio:
- Volume setting of the device connected via Bluetooth ®
audio pro-
file
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- Setting the equaliser
■
Confirmation tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
Display settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion 1)
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Confirmation tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Time and date
.
■
Time:
- Time settings
■
Time format:
- Specify the time format
■
Summer time
- Switches the summer setting on/off
■Automatic summer time - Switch on/off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the
 button, then tap the function surface
Additional keypad languages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language.
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Fuel units
■
CNG consump.:
- CNG consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Safe removal of the data source
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Remove SD card safely
/
Re-move USB Safely
.
The appropriate message concerning the safe removal of the source is dis-
played in the screen.
Now the external source can be removed or separated.
1)
Infotainment turns the screen off when no touch screen is performed or none of the keys are pressed /
rotated for more than 10 seconds.
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Telephone functions
Enter telephone number and select
Fig. 182
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: Numeric keypad /
editing the phone numbers
Fig. 183
Infotainment Swing: Numeric keypad / editing the phone num-
ber
Enter a telephone number and dial
›
In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface 
.
›
Enter the telephone number using the numeric keypad » Fig. 182 or.
» Fig. 183 - 
.
›
Select the number entered by tapping on the function surface 
.
Function surfaces of the numerical keyboard Enter the last dialled number / dial the telephone number entered
Emergency call (Only applies to some countries)
Breakdown call in case of breakdown
Information call (for information regarding the products and services of
the brand ŠKODA )
Choosing the mailbox number (the function is not supported for Info-
tainment Swing)
Delete the last number entered Display of function surfaces 
/ 
for the movement of the cursor in the
input line » Fig. 182 - » Fig. 183
Breakdown and info numbers
The breakdown and info numbers are free of charge. Charges are only made
for a telephone call in accordance with the fare conditions of your telephone
service provider.
The phone numbers are already set at the factory. If you want to change the
numbers, then consult a ŠKODA service partner.
If no breakdown or info calls can be made then a ŠKODA service partner should
be consulted.
Search for a contact using the numeric keypad
The numeric keypad can also be used for a contact search.
If e.g the digits 32 are entered, then, contacts are displayed in the letter se-
quence DA, FA, EB etc. in addition to the numeric keypad in the area A
» Fig. 182 and » Fig. 183 .
Voicemail box (does not apply to Infotainment Swing)
If not import the voicemail number or was not imported or entered, then this
can be entered or changed as follows.
▶ In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface

→
User profile
→
Mailbox number:
.
▶ To select the voice mailbox number, tap the function surface  Or on the
numeric keypad, tap on the function surface 
 .
Note
The numeric keyboard can also be displayed during a telephone call.
 157Telephone

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).
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 Infotainment hotspot (WLAN)
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 hotspot
■
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

→
WLAN
→
Portablehotspot
→
WPS Quick Connection (WPS button)
.
▶ 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 to the hotspot (WLAN) of the external
device
Fig. 194
List of available wireless networks: Infotainment Columbus / In-
fotainment Amundsen
›
To Turn on / off the Infotainment WLAN press the button , then the
functional surface → 
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
.
Show available hotspots
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface

→
WLAN
→
WLAN
1)
. 
1)
As long as Infotainment is connected to the hotspot of the external device, its hotspot name is displayed
in this function surface.
163Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection

Function surface for the POI list
Function surface for displaying a traffic incident » page 186
Information on the maximum permitted speed
Destination position
Intermediate destination position
Destination position Home address
Favourite position
Information in the status line Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Distance to destination
Route to the stopover
Estimated travelling time to the destination
Estimated travel time to the stopover
Estimated time of arrival at destination / stopover
Split screen
Fig. 204
Split screen
›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the function surface

→
Split screen
.
›
To select content of the additional window
A
» Fig. 204 tap the function
surface  Tap and select one of the following menus, depending on the con-
text.
■
Audio
- Operation of
Radio
/
Media
playback
■
Compass
- Displays the current vehicle location in relation to the compass di-
rections
■
Freq. Routes
- Displays the three most frequently travelled routes (if route
guidance is disabled) » page 181
■
Manoeuvre
- Displays graphical driving recommendations (if route guidance is
enabled) » page 180
EFG■Position - Displays the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle location
■Map
- Displays the preview map (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
» page 178
Search for destination and enter
Search for destination/ POI
Fig. 205
Destination search: 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 destination
.
›
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
.
Find destination
›
In the entry line, enter the POI name or the POI category (POI), the place and
street name or house number / postal code.
If you want to search for a destination (e.g. POI) in the current vehicle environ- ment, then enter the destination name, for example. “Restaurant”.
If you want to search for a destination in a particular location (e.g. POI), then
enter the destination name and the location, for example. “Restaurant Pra-
gue”. 
171Navigation

During input, destinations are shown in area D » Fig. 205 that best corre-
spond to the instructions.
If route guidance e.g. Is required in a car park or restaurant which is close to
the chosen destination, then the Nearby
function surface must be tapped in the
destination details of the chosen destination. Then search for and select the
desired destination.
Description of the function surfaces » Fig. 205
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 179)
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. 205 -

 - Choose the type of destination search / destination entry (no charac-
ter is entered)
▶
Find
- Destination / POI search » Fig. 205
▶
Address
- Enter destination via the address » page 172, Enter destination
using the address
▶
On map
- Enter destination via the map point / using the GPS coordinates
» page 173
List of last destinations (no character is entered) / List of visited destina-
tions
Alphanumeric keypad
List of visited destinations
▶ To display the list of visited destinations » Fig. 205 -
 , tap on the function
surface  .
In the list of visited destinations, there is a maximum of 6 destinations shown,
each is identified with a letter. Then these destinations are shown in the map
with the icon  and a letter, which coincides with the letter in the list of desti-
nations visited.
ABCDEEnter destination using the addressFig. 206
Enter destination using the address: Main menu / list of visited
locations
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 destination
.
›
If the destination entry menu » Fig. 206 -
 is not shown using the address,
then tap on the function surface 
→
Address
.
Enter destination
›
Enter the destination address and then confirm.
Relevant names (e.g. Place/street names) are offered in the entry line during entry, depending on the context. Previously entered names are offered on a
preferential basis.
The location of the destination offered, which is specified in the entry line in
parentheses, can be displayed in the map by tapping the function surface
Map
.
List of locations visited
There is a possibility that a map with a list of places of the same name will be
displayed during entry » Fig. 206 -
 .
The list of places visited can also be called up during address entry by pressing
the function surface  .
In the list of visited locations, there is a maximum of 6 locations shown,
marked with a letter. Then, these places are marked with the symbol  in the
map and a letter, which coincides with the character in the list of visited loca-
tions. 
172Infotainment

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