2016 SKODA OCTAVIA infotainment system

List of telephone contactsFig. 184
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen: List of telephone contacts /
Contact details
Fig. 185
Infotainment Swing: List of telephone contacts / Contact details
›
In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface 
a list of tele-
phone contacts is displayed » Fig. 184 or. » Fig. 185 - 
.
The main telephone is connected to Infotainment, the telephone contacts
from the telephone are used.
If there is a SIM card with activated telephone services in the external module
of Infotainment Columbus, phone contacts are available on the SIM card. If
necessary, you can choose another external device to import the telephone
contacts by tapping the function surface
D
» Fig. 175 on page 151 .
Function surfaces
Contact search
Select a number in the telephone contact list - if a telephone contact con-
tains several telephone numbers, the system displays a menu containing
the telephone numbers for this contact after selecting the contact)
Display the contact details
Selects the number in the contact details
Edit the telephone number of the contact before dialling
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: The contact name can be read out by Infotainment’s generated voice
Open the menu for sending a text message (SMS)
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen: Start the route guidance to the contact address
Import list
After the first connection of the primary telephone and/or the SIM card (Co-
lumbus) with Infotainment, the import of the telephone contacts to the Info-
tainment memory starts. The import can take several minutes.
In the Infotainment phonebook, there are 4000 (Columbus) and 2000 (Amund-
sen, Bolero, Swing) free storage locations for imported telephone contacts.
Each contact can contain up to 5 telephone numbers.
The number of imported contacts can be determined in the menu item 
→User profile
→
Import contacts:
and
Contacts imp.
.
If an error occurs during the import, an appropriate message appears on the
screen.
Refresh list
When the telephone reconnects with Infotainment, the list is automatically
updated.
The update can be carried out manually as follows. ▶ In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface

→
User profile
→
Import contacts:
or.
Imp. contacts
.
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Function surfacesSetting the display depending on the type of call▶All
- List of all calls
▶
Missed calls
/
Missed
- List of missed calls
▶
Dialled numbers
/
Dialled
- List of dialled numbers
▶
Received calls
/
Received
- List of received calls
Dial a number from the call list
Display the contact details
Select the number in the contact details
Edit the phone number before dialling (not applicable to Infotainment
Swing)
Call type symbols Answered call
Outgoing call
Missed call
Telephone call
Depending on the conversation context, the following functions can be carried
out.
End dialling / reject incoming call / end callAccept incoming call / return to held call
Switch on/off ringer
Hold a call
Switch off/on microphone
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: Connect conference call » page 160
Show caller details (if the contact is stored in the list) » page 158
Switch on/off hands-free (call to the telephone / switch to Infotainment) ▶ To switch off the hands-free system, in the Telephone main menu, tap on
the function surface  Tap on
Hands-free
during a call.
▶ To switch off the hands-free system, tap on the function surface  during a
call.
ABC  Conference
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.Fig. 190
Conference call / Meeting details
The conference call is a shared call with between three and six participants.
Start a conference call/invite additional participants
›
During a call/conference call, carry out the next call.
›
or Take the new incoming call by tapping the functional surface
.
›
To
initiate conference call or return to the conference call , tap on the func-
tion surface  .
Ongoing conference call
During an ongoing conference call, the call duration is displayed on the screen.
Depending on the context, the following functions can be selected.
Hold a conference call - leave the conference call temporarily (the con-
ference call continues in your absence)
Return to the held conference call
Switch off/on microphone
End conference call
Display conference call
Conference details ▶ During the ongoing conference call, press the function surface 
» Fig. 190 -
 .
A list of other conference participants is displayed. The following functions can
be selected depending on the type of telephone » Fig. 190 -
 . 
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SmartLink
Introductory information
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
Fig. 195
Information on SmartLink on the
ŠKODA websites
Read in the QR code » Fig. 195orenter 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.
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. 196
Main menu: No connection / example of an active connection
›
To display the main menu SmartLinkpress the button , then the function
surface 

.
Main menu - Functional surfaces Active connection
Display of information about SmartLink
Disconnection
Settings for the menu SmartLink » page 128 
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Connection set-up▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB input
» page 85 .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 196 - 
.
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. 196 -
 .
▶ 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 turned 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
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 164 .
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.
Home Page
Fig. 197
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.
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If 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. 199orenter 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. 200
MirrorLink®: Main menu
Main menu - function surfaces and information Return to SmartLink main menu » page 165
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 menu » page 128
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
ABOperationFig. 201
Example of a running Mirror-
Link® application
Start the application ▶ In the Mirrorlink ®
connection main menu, select the desired application in the
field
A
» Fig. 200 on page 168 .
The application starts and the following function surfaces are displayed. Display of function surfaces below / above
Return to MirrorLink ®
main menu
Hide/ show the function surfaces ▶ Turning the control knob  press.
Display of the running application
▶ In the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
- connection, press the function surface

» Fig. 200 on page 168 The last displayed application is displayed.
If you want to display a different application, then the function surface of the
desired application must be tapped in the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
con-
nection
A
» Fig. 200 on page 168 .
Ending the current application
▶ Tap on the function surface 
→
 .
▶ Press the function surface of the desired application with the symbol  .
By tapping the function surface
Close all
, all running applications are closed.
Function issues
If problems occur with the MirrorLink ®
connection, then one of the following
messages may occur on the screen.
■
Error: Transfer
- Disconnect the external device and reconnect
■
MirrorLink® audio is not available.
- Disconnect the external device and reconnect 

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■MirrorLink® availability on this mobile device is restricted. Using of the connected de-
vice is not possible while driving
■The mobile device is locked. Please unlock the mobile device to use MirrorLink®
- Unlock
the connected “external device”
■
Unable to start app or app not working.
- Disconnect the external device and recon-
nect
Navigation
Introductory information
Navigation - Function sequence
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
Route guidance is started as follows.
›
Search for/ enter a new destination or Select one of the stored destinations.
›
Confirm the route calculation in the destination details or if necessary, adjust
the route options.
›
Select the preferred route type, if this is requested by Infotainment.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
The route guidance is provided by graphical driving recommendations and nav. announcements.
The is an option to add additional destinations during route guidance, or to
adapt the route.
If a traffic radio station is available, information concerning traffic delays is
evaluated by Infotainment and, if necessary, an alternative route is offered.
If you deviate from the route, then a new route calculation is carried out.
GPS satellite signal
Infotainment uses the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signal for
route guidance.
Outside the range of the GPS satellite signal (e.g. in dense vegetation, in tun-
nels, parking garages, etc.), Infotainment navigates only with restrictions using
vehicle sensors.
Infotainment offers the option to show in the split screen display the following
Position
» Fig. 204 on page 171 information about the current geographical po-
sition of the vehicle and the satellite signal.
Geographical longitude
Geographical latitude
Elevation
Number of received/available satellites
If no GPS satellite signal is available, no values are displayed.
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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 
Are
repeated.
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.
Tap
Routes
→
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
→
Mostfrequent routes
.
Note
Guidance 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. 220
Route details: a route destination / several route destinations
During route guidance, the Route details (Information about the current route)
can be displayed.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Route de-tails
. 
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After entering, Infotainment calculates and provides an alternative route.
Enter traffic obstruction›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Congestionahead
.
›
Adjust the length of the traffic obstruction.
The traffic obstruction will be displayed in red in the map to the right along the
route.
Remove traffic obstruction
The traffic obstruction is removed from the route after completion of the route
guidance or can manually be removed as follows.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface

→
Cancel "congest.ahead"
.
Vehicle systems
CAR Vehicle settings
Introduction to the subject
In the menu CAR , travel data and information displayed on the vehicle and
some vehicle systems can be set.
Reset to factory settings
The reset to factory settings can be carried out in the 

→ 
→
Factory set-tings
menu.
Note
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Main menu
Fig. 228
Function surfaces in the main
menu
›
Press the button  The main menu appears with the following function sur-
faces » Fig. 228 .
Selecting the following menu points
▶
Conv. consumers
▶
Driving data
▶
DriveGreen
▶
Veh. status
Operating playback - Radio / Media
Depending on equipment fitted with manual air conditioning: setting the
auxiliary heating and ventilation / Operation of heated windscreen
Vehicle system settings
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