2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK key

Note■For safety reasons, the image display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h.
Only the sound continues. The message: Vehicle is in motion.
appears on the
screen.
The display has been switched off for your safety.■
Tap on the function 
Also offers the option to select AV (Audio Video Sig-
nal) as a signal source. However, no input is present in the vehicle for this
source.
List of available stations and preset list
In the list of available stations, stations that have an adequately strong signal
are presented in alphabetical order.
›
to Display the list of available stations From theTV tuner main menu , tap on
the functional surface  Tap or the controller
 Turn.
›
To
Store a station on a station button in the list of available stations first
tap on the functional surface
Save
and then the corresponding preset button.
Up to 99 stations can be stored in the preset list.
Find available stations and select
The unit has a TV tuner to receive digital TV channels DVB-T and DVB-T2 (only
Codec h. 264).
Setting stations
›
In the main menu TV tuner press the function surface

→
 or
 surface.
A search commences in the selected direction and stops at the next station
group with sufficient signal strength.
The search is performed again by pressing the function surface  or
 stopped.
Select a station from the preset list
›
In the main menu TV tuner press the function surface
 surface.
›
Select the desired station.
Select the station from the station list
›
In the main menu TV tuner turn the control
 turn or the functional surface
 surface.
›
Select the desired station.
EPG and teletextFig. 33
Control surfaces for EPG and Teletext
The TV tuner allows displaying the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and tele-
text in the device screen.
›
To Display the EPG From the main menu TV tuner tap on the functional sur-
face  Tap
→
EPG
. EPG and the control surface » Fig. 33 -
 are displayed.
›
To
Display teletext From the main menu TV tunerTap the functional surface

→
teletext
. Teletext and the control surface » Fig. 33 -
 are displayed.
By tapping on the function surface  The operating surface is displayed with a
numeric keypad » Fig. 33 -
 .
Functional surfaces in the operating areas
Symbol » Fig. 33Function / Move the operating surface left / right / Show / hide full screen display of the control surfaceClose the control surfaceChange the text size (zoom)Return to start page (teletext) / Switching between numeric keypad and directional ar-
rows (teletext) /  /  / Movement in the EPG/teletextChange the teletext displayConfirmationSwitch to the station to watched according to the EPG
entryDisplay program information for the last 24 hours (EPG) 35TV tuner

CAUTION■When inserting an improperly sized SIM card, there is a risk of damaging the
device.■
Avoid using an adapter for the SIM card as the SIM card may fall out while
driving due to vehicle vibrations - There is a risk of damage to the external
module.
■
If you let the SIM card protrude out from the slot, then it may fall out of the
slot while driving due to vehicle vibrations.
rSAP
The Bluetooth ®
profile RSAP (remote transfer of SIM data) enables the use of
data services of the connected phone (if this profile is supported by the phone
and data services are enabled in this phone) » page 53.
Turn function on / off
The use of Bluetooth ®
-profile RSAP requires the phone function of the device
to be switched on.
›
To Power on / off in the menu Telephone tap on the functional surface

→
Phone Interface “Business”
.
The pairing and connection process is carried out in the same way to the Blue-
tooth ®
-profile HFP » page 42.
If the rSAP profile supported by the phone to be connected, the device will at-
tempt to connect using this profile. Depending on the phone, it is possible to
ban or release the connection using the rSAP profile in the phone.
If there is a SIM card with enabled telephone services in the external module, then it is not possible to connect the telephone to the device using the rSAP
profile.
Telephone functions
Enter telephone number and select
Fig. 43
Numeric keypad / editing the telephone number
Enter a telephone number and dial
›
In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface,
 surface.
›
Enter the telephone number using the numeric keypad
» Fig. 43 -
 .
›
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
Dialling the emergency number (valid only in certain countries)
Dial the breakdown number in case of breakdown
Dial the info number (for information regarding the products and serv-
ices of the brand ŠKODA )
Dial the mailbox number
Delete the last number entered
Display of function surfaces  /
 for the movement of the cursor in the
input line » Fig. 43 -

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. 
46Phone

Search for a contact using the numeric keypad
The numeric keypad can also be used for a contact search.
For example, if you enter 32, the unit will display contacts with the letter se-
quence DA, FA, EB, etc. next to the numerical keypad in areas 1
» Fig. 43 .
Voice mailbox
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, 
Tap →
user profile
→
voicemail number:
.
▶ To select the voice mailbox number, tap the functional surface 
surface.
List of telephone contacts
Fig. 44
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. 44-
 ,
The main telephone is connected to the device, the telephone contacts from
the telephone are used.
If there is a SIM card with activated phone services in the external module, the
SIM card phone contacts are available. If necessary, you can choose another
external device to import the phone contacts by tapping the functional surface
D
» Fig. 37 on page 41 .
Function interfaces 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)
ABDisplay the contact details » Fig. 44 - 
The contact name can be read out by the device's generated voice
Select the number in the contact details
Opens the menu for sending a text message (SMS)
Processing the telephone number of the contact before dialling
Start the route guidance to the contact address (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
Import list
After the first connection of the primary telephone and/or the SIM card (ap-
plies to Columbus) with the device, the import of the telephone contacts to the
device memory starts. The import can take several minutes.
In the device phonebook there are 4000 (applies to Columbus) and 2000 (ap-
plies to Amundsen, Bolero) free storage locations for imported telephone con-
tacts. Each contact can contain up to 5 telephone numbers.
For the 4 last connected phones, the import of a maximum of 5000 takes place (applies to Columbus) and 1000 (applies to Amundsen, Bolero) images alloca-
ted to contacts in the device memory.
The number of imported contacts can be viewed in the menu item 
→ userprofile
→
Import contacts:
.
If an error occurs during the import, an appropriate message appears on the
screen.
Refresh list
When the telephone reconnects with the device the list is automatically upda-
ted.
The update can be performed manually as follows. ▶ In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface,
 Tap
→
User pro-file
→
Import contacts
.
During updating, the number of imported contacts to the device memory/the
number of contacts in the telephone is displayed.
C47Phone

Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti).
WLAN can be used to connect to the Internet, to playback audio files in the menu media or for operating the device using an application in the external
device (e.g. ŠKODA Media Command).
The requirement for the WLAN function is the ignition is switched on. After
switching on the ignition, the last-used WLAN connection appears.
It is possible to connect up to 8 external devices on the device hotspot and at
the same time to connect the device to the Hotspot of other external devices.
Applies to Columbus: If there is a SIM card with active data services in the ex-
ternal module, or if there a connection to the telephone via Bluetooth ®profile
RSAP, it's not possible to connect to the external device hotspot.
connect an external device to the hotspot (WLAN) of the device
Device hotspot on / off
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
WLAN
→
Mo-bile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
Set device hotspot
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
WLAN
→
Mo-bile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
▶ Setting required menu items the following menu.
■
Security level:
- Setting connection security
■
Network key
- Entering the access password
■
SSID: ...
- Name of the device hotspot
■
Do not send network name (SSID)
-Turn WLAN hotspot visibility on/off
▶ Tap the functional surface
Save
to save the parameters of the devices hot-
spot.
Connect ▶ Enable the Wi-Fi in the external device and search for any available hotspots
▶ Select the device hotspot (if necessary enter the required password).
▶ Confirm the connection establishment.
Establish secure connection using WPS (applies to Amundsen) ▶ WLAN in device on.
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function

Tap →
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WPS Quick Connect (WPS button)
.
▶ Turn on the option to connect to the device hotspot using WPS.
Connect device to the hotspot (WLAN) of the external device
Fig. 53
List of available wireless networks: Columbus / Amundsen
›
To Turn on / off the device WLAN press the button , then the functional
surface →
 Tap on
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
.
Show Available Hotspots
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap on
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
1)
.
With WLAN activated, a list of available hotspots with the following informa-
tion and functional areas is displayed » Fig. 53.
Searching for available hotspots
Turn the device WLAN on/off
Manual hotspot search and connect
Automatic connection of the secured connection to the hotspot via WPS
(applies to Amundsen) 
ABCD1)
As long as the device is connected to the hot spot of the external device, its name is displayed in this
functional surface.
52Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection

Description of the function surfaces A » Fig. 61
Context-dependent:
Route guidance is disabled - Search / enter a new destination
Route guidance is enabled - The following menu is displayed
▶Route details
- Displays the route details » page 70
▶
Change route in map
- Displays a menu for the route change in the map (ap-
plies to Columbus) » page 71
▶
Congestion ahead
- Manual adjustment of traffic conditions » page 75
▶
Name destination
- Search / entering a new destination / waypoint
» page 60
▶
Stop route guidance
- Stops route guidance
The following menu is displayed
▶
Save position
- Storage of the current vehicle position as a flagged desti-
nation » page 63
▶
Routes
- Display the list of saved routes » page 72
▶
Destinations
Displays list of last destinations » page 63
▶
Last destinations
- Display the list of recent destinations to which route
guidance was carried out » page 62
▶
Home address
- Route guidance to your home address » page 63
Search for POIs in the categories ,
 and

Map presentation options » page 66
Playback Control
Media
/
radio
/
TV tuner
(Applies to Columbus)
Navigation settings
Additional windows
Fig. 62
Extra window
›
To switch on/off the traffic monitoring in the main menu Navigation, tap on
the functional surface  Tap
→
additional window
.
›
To select content of the additional window
A
» Fig. 62 tap the functional
surface  Tap and select one of the following menus, depending on the con-
text.
 ■Audio - Playback Control Radio/Media/TV tuner (Applies to Columbus)
■Compass
- Displays the current vehicle location in relation to the compass di-
rections
■
Freq. Routes
- Display the three most frequently travelled routes (if route guid-
ance is disabled) » page 70
■
Manoeuvre
- Display graphical driving recommendations (if route guidance is
enabled)
■
Position
- Displays the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle location
■
Map
- Display the preview map (applies to Columbus)
Search for destination and enter
Search for POI/
Fig. 63
Destination search: Main menu / list of destinations found
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 main menu navigation the functional
surface  surface.
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation the functional
surface  Tap
→
call destination
.
›
If the menu is » Fig. 63 -
 not shown to search for a destination, then the
functional surface  Tap
→
Search
.
Find destination
It is possible to enter the POI name or the POI category (POI) or the place and
street name or house number / postal code directly into the input line.
During input, destinations are shown in area
D
» Fig. 63 -
 that best corre-
spond to the instructions. 
60Navigation

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 A
» Fig. 63
Choice of search
 - Searching for a destination or POI (POI), by name
 - Search for a point along the route (works only with active route guid-
ance)
 - Searching for a destination near the entered destination (after the se-
lection in the Destination Details » page 68)
Input line
Depending on whether a mark is in the entry line, the following menu is
displayed
 - Map display with selected locations corresponding to the characters
entered » Fig. 63 -

 - Choose the type of destination search / destination entry (no charac-
ter is entered)
▶
Search
- Destination / POI search
▶
Address
- Enter destination via the new address. » page 61, Enter desti-
nation using the address
▶
In map
Destination input via the map point / using the GPS coordinates
» page 62 , Enter destination on the map and using GPS coordinates
List of last destinations (no character is entered) » page 62 / List of selec-
ted destinations
Alphanumeric keypad
List of destinations found ▶ To Display the list » Fig. 63 -
 the functional surface
 surface.
There is a maximum of 6 destinations shown in this list, 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 destinations found.
If several destinations were found, then the list can be scrolled through by
turning the controller  or sliding the slider.
ABCDEEnter destination using the addressFig. 64
Enter destination using the address: Main menu / list of places
found
Display main menu
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the main menu navigation the function
surface  surface.
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation the function
surface  Tap
→
name destination
.
›
If the destination entry menu » Fig. 64 -
 is not shown using the address,
then tap on the function surface  Tap
→
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 functional surface
Map
.
List of places found
There is a possibility that a map with a list of places of the same name will be
displayed during entry » Fig. 64 -
 .
The list of places found can also be called up during address entry by pressing
the function area  .
In the list of towns that are found a maximum of 6 towns appear marked with
a letter. These towns are then marked in the map with the symbol  and a let-
ter, which coincides with the letter in the list of places found 
61Navigation

■Front tone setting - Setting the pitch of the beeps for obstacle detection in
front
■Rear volume
- Set the volume level of the beeps for the rear obstacle detec-
tion
■
Rear tone setting
- Setting the pitch of the beeps for the rear obstacle detec-
tion
■
Entertainment fading (parking)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■ Rear Traffic Alert - Activate/deactivate the Rear Traffic Alert
Interior lighting (background lighting)
Fig. 86
Interior lighting
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Interior light-ing
.
Description of the functional surfaces » Fig. 86
Enable / disable the ambient lighting
Activation of the brightness setting for all areas at the same time
Activation of the brightness setting for the dashboard area
Activating the brightness setting for the door area
Activation of the brightness setting for the footwell area
Choice of colour options / brightness setting
Functional surfaces for selecting illumination colour / brightness setting
Mirror and wiper
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Mirrors andwipers
.
ABCDEFG■
Mirrors - Adjustment of the mirrors
■Synchronous adjustment
- Activate/deactivate synchronous mirror adjustment
■
Lower while reversing
- Activates/deactivates the lowering of the front passen-
ger mirror when reversing
■
Fold in when parked
- Activation / deactivation of the full collapse of the mirror
housing when the vehicle is locked
■ Wipers - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
■
Automatic wiping in rain
- Activate/deactivate automatic windscreen wiping in
rain
■
Automatic rear wiper
- Activate/deactivate automatic rear window wiping
Open and close
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
Opening andclosing
.
■ Window operation - Window operation settings
■
Conven. opening:
- Set the convenience opening feature
■
All windows
- All windows
■
Driver window
- Driver's window only
■
Off
- Deactivates the convenience opening
■ Central locking - Settings for opening and closing of doors
■
Door unlocking:
- Set the door unlocking feature
■
All doors
- All doors
■
Single door
- Driver's or passenger's door (when unlocking via the sensor in
the passenger door handle)
■
Vehicle side
- Doors on the driver or passenger side (when unlocking via the
sensor in the passenger door handle)
■
Automatic locking
- Activate/deactivate automatic locking when starting off
■
“Easy Open”
- Activation/deactivation of the contactless opening of the boot
lid
■
Open luggage compart. cover automatically
- Enable / disable automatic reeling of
the roll-up cargo cover
Seats
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
Seats
.
■ Store seat position - Storage of the driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
in the remote control key when locking the vehicle
■
Vehicle key activated
- Activate/deactivate storing the driver's seat position
and exterior mirror position when locking the vehicle
81Vehicle systems

Index
A
A2DP/AVRCP
44
Abort route guidance70
ACC80
Adaptive Cruise Control80
Additional keyboard languages18
Additional windows Audio
60
Compass60
Manoeuvre60, 69
Map60
Menus60
Most frequent routes60
Satellite data60
Turn on/off60
Waypoint tour60
Aim Enter destination using the address
61
entered in map62
Search60
Air conditioning83
Alphanumeric with keyboard13
Alternative routes76
Android Auto™55
Connection establishment55
Disconnection55
Home Page55
APN19
Apple CarPlay™56
Connection establishment56
disconnection56
Main menu56
Assistance systems80
AT THE21
Audio Media
24
Radio21
Audio source26
Auto-locking81
Automatic air conditioning83
Automatic air recirculation mode83
Automatic driving light when raining79
Automatic rear window wiper81
Automatic wiping when raining81
AUX29
Settings26
Auxiliary heating83
B
Background lighting
81
Blind spot monitoring80
Bluetooth A2DP / AVRCP
19
Name19
on / off19
Paired external devices19
rSAP46
set to19, 41
Set to19
Update11, 19
Visibility19
Bluetooth Player29
Bluetooth profile44
Breakdown service46
Broadcasting21
See main menu21
Button CAR78
C
Call list Call list
48
CAR78
CD27
Central locking81
Clear calls41
Climatronic display83
setting83
Close81
Comfort turn signal79
COMING HOME79
Compatible sources Pictures
32
Video DVD33
Conditions for coupling43
Conference call49
Configuration wizard16
Convenience consumer78
Cooling system82
Custom destination64
D
DAB
21
Additional information21
Radio Text and image presentation21
Settings23
DAB slideshow21
Data connection53
Data roaming19
Data transfer of external devices14
Date17
Daytime running light79
Daytime running light when raining79
Default settings18
Delete destination68
Demo mode69, 77
Destination Custom destination
64
Favourite63, 68
final destinations62
Flagged destination63
Home address63
Image with GPS64
Memory68
85Index