2016 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK Columbus Amundsen Bolero Infotainment System Navigation Manual

Disconnection (appears with active connections)
Settings for the menu SmartLink » page 55
Connection set-up ▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB input » Own-
er's Manual .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 55 - 
.
Return to the main menu of the active connection from another device menu
(E.g. From the Radiomenu)
▶ Press the button 

→ active connection ( 
/ 
/ 
).
Disconnection
▶ To end the connection, in the main menu SmartLink the functional surface 
Interface » Fig. 55 -
 .
▶ or Disconnect the device from the USB input.
If the connection was ended by pressing the function surface  From the main
menu SmartLink , it is necessary to re-establish the connection when the ex-
ternal 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.
Settings
›
In the SmartLink main menu, tap on the function surface
 surface.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- turn on/off the data transfer for the con-
nected device for ŠKODA applications
■ MirrorLink® - Settings of the communication system MirrorLink ®
■
Screen orientation
- Setting the screen display
■
Landscape
- Width display
■
Portrait
- Height display
■
Turned 180 degrees
- Turn on / off the 180 ° inversion
■
Allow MirrorLink® Notes display
- Turn on / off the display of messages of Mirror
link ®
applications in the device screen
Android Auto ™
Introduction to the subject
The Android Auto ™
connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit 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 the device 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 new
telephone connection using Bluetooth ®
as a main phone. Connecting an addi-
tional telephone and using telephone services of the SIM card inserted in the
external module is not possible throughout the duration of the connection. A
possible data connection by using the SIM card inserted in the external module
remains operational » page 53.
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 the device, 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 Auto ™
connection supports
can be found on the ™
Google website. Functionality is not guaranteed outside
of the supported regions.
Main menu
Fig. 56
Android Auto™: Main menu 
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Main menu - functional areas and information in the areaANavigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar
Music applications
List of ŠKODA applications
Start the application ▶ Tap on the functional surface of the desired application to launch the appli-
cation.
The symbol appears next to the functional surface in the areaA
 , Then a list
of other applications appears by tapping this function surface again.
Apple CarPlay ™
Introduction to the subject
The Apple CarPlay ™
- connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
The device to be connected is switched on.
The data connection is turned on in the device to be connected.
Voice control is turned on in the device to be connected
If the device is connected to an external device via Apple CarPlay ™
, then the
use of the Bluetooth ®
connection is not possible and the phone menu is not
available. A possible data connection via the SIM card remains operational
» page 53 .
A device connected using Apple CarPlay ™
cannot be used as an audio source in
the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment in the device, then there is
the option to start the route guidance in the Apple CarPlay ™
application. This is
also true reciprocally.
A list of devices, supported regions and applications that the Apple CarPlay ™
connection supports, can be obtained from the Apple ™
website. Functionality
is not guaranteed outside of the supported regions.
Main menuFig. 57
Apple CarPlay ™: Main Menu
Main menu - functional surfaces and information List of available applications
Other pages with applications (by running your finger sideways across the
screen or by turning the dial, the next page can be displayed )
Depending on the following type of operation: ▶ Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay ™
▶ Hold - Switching on voice control
Start the application ▶ In the main menu of the Apple CarPlay ™
connection select the desired appli-
cation in the field
A
» Fig. 57 .
MirrorLink ®
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 58
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
The MirrorLink ®
- connection can be set up under the following conditions. 
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The ignition is switched on.
The unit 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 you want to use the menu Telephone, then before establishing the
MirrorLink ®
connection with the telephone then connect the device first via
Bluetooth ®
.
An external device connected using MirrorLink ®
cannot be used as an audio
source in the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment using the device, then this is
not terminated by starting the route guidance in the MirrorLink ®
- application.
Read in the QR code » Fig. 58using the respective application on your external
device (e.g. Telephone, tablet) orenter the following address in the web
browser to open the website with supported Mirrorlink ®
applications.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity
Main menu
Fig. 59
MirrorLink®: Main Menu
Main menu - functional surfaces and information Return toSmartLink Main menu
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 of the SmartLink function » page 55
List of applications

AOther 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
Operation
Fig. 60
Example of a running application
Start the application ▶ In the main menu of Mirrorlink ®
connection select the desired application in
the field
A
» Fig. 59 on page 57 .
The application starts and the following function surfaces are displayed. Display of functional surfaces below / above
Return to MirrorLink ®
main menu
Hide/ show the functional surfaces ▶ Turning the control knob  Press.
Display of the running application
▶ In the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
- connection, press the function surface

» Fig. 59 on page 57 Tap the application which was last shown is dis-
played.
If you want to display a different application, then the functional surface of the
desired application must be tapped in the main menu of the Mirror link ®
con-
nection
A
» Fig. 59 on page 57 .
Ending the current application
▶ Tap on the function 
→
 surface.
▶ Press the function surface of the desired application with the symbol  sur-
face.
By tapping the function surface
Close all
, all running applications are closed.
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function issues
If problems occur with the MirrorLink ®
connection, then one of the following
messages may occur on the screen.
■Problem: Transfer
- Disconnect the external device and then reconnect
■
MirrorLink® audio is not available.
Disconnect the external device and reconnect
■
MirrorLink® availability on this mobile device is restricted.
- The use of the connected
device is not possible while driving
■
The mobile device is locked. Please unlock the mobile device to use MirrorLink®
- The con-
nected external device “Unlock”
■
Unable to start app or app not working.
Disconnect the external device and recon-
nect.
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Navigation
Introductory information
Navigation - function sequence
Applies to 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 the device.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
The route guidance is provided by graphical driving recommendations and nav- igation 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 the device 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
The unit 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.), the unit navigates only with restrictions using ve-
hicle sensors.
The unit offers the possibility to show in the split screen display the following
Position
» Fig. 62 on page 60 information about the current geographical posi-
tion 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.
Navigation data
Columbus navigation data source
The navigation data is stored in the internal memory.
Amundsen navigation data source
The navigation data is stored on an Original SD Card .
In order to ensure the function of the navigation, the Original SD card, with the
navigation data, must be inserted in the respective slot » page 28, SD card .
If the original SD card should be damaged or lost, a new original SD card can be
purchased from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
With a Non-original SD Card, the navigation does not work .
Finding out the version of the navigation data›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface,
 Tap
→
Versioninformation
.
Update navigation data
We recommend that you update the navigation data on a regular basis (e.g.
Due to newly developed roads and changed traffic signs).
The information on updating the navigation data is to be obtained from a
ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment
Main menu
Fig. 61
Navigation: Main menu
›
To display , press the  button.
›
If the main menu
navigation is not shown, then press the button again .
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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. 
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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 
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If several places were found, then the list can be scrolled through by turning
the controller  or sliding the slider.
Note
■
While entering a street name there is an option to enter the centre of a given
place as a destination instead of a street name by tapping the function surfaceCentre
.
■
After entering the street name, the house number or intersection can be en-
tered using the name / number of the intersecting road.
Enter destination on the map and using GPS coordinates
Fig. 65
Enter destination beyond the point: in the map / using GPS coor-
dinates
Show map
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the navigationmain menu, the functional
surface  surface.
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the navigationmain menu, the functional
surface  Tap
→
name destination
.
›
Then tap the functional surface 
And choose the menu item
In map
.
Enter destination beyond the point
›
While entering a destination into the map, the map scale displayed can be
changed manually » page 66, Manual change of scale .
›
By sliding the screen move the desired destination into the cross-hair
» Fig. 65 - 
.
›
The destination entry by tapping the function surface 
to confirm.
Enter destination through GPS coordinates
›
The functional surface with the desired GPS value coordinates for latitude 
and longitude 
Tap » Fig. 65 -
.
›Set the desired value and the destination input by pressing the function sur-
face  to confirm.
If information is available about the point entered in the navigation data, then
these will be displayed instead of the GPS coordinates (e.g. address A
» Fig. 65 ).
Search for petrol station, restaurant or car park
The device enables the quick search of petrol station, restaurant or car park
POI Categories.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface,
 surface.
›
The functional surface of the desired category button.
A list of up to 200 of the nearest POIs in the chosen category is displayed in a
radius of up to 200 km from the current vehicle position.
›
Select the desired POI.
Are certain petrol stations in the menu item 
→
tank options
→
Select preferredpetrol station
, then the preferred service stations are displayed in the first three
positions during petrol station search.
Last destinations (automatically saved destinations)
List of last destinations
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface,
 Tap
→
Last desti-nations
.
Details of the final destination
›
In the navigation main menu, press the button .
If route guide is disabled , then the details of the last destination are displayed
to where the route guidance was carried out. If route guidance is enabled,
Then the details of the final destinations are displayed.
Last destinations menu for destination / POI search In the destination search menu, a short list of last destinations is show in the
area
D
» Fig. 63 on page 60 .
Functional surfaces in the list of last destinations - Destination search by name (the functional surface is displayed with
more than 5 entries available)
-Display the destination details » page 68
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