Table of Contents
Important information about this Owner's
Manual3
Explanations and further information
4
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
6
Device overview
7
Device operation and settings
Device operation
12
Voice control
14
Device settings
16
Radio
Operation
21
Settings
23
Media
Operation
24
Audio sources
26
Pictures
Image viewer
31
Video DVD
Video player
32
TV tuner
TV function
34Media Command
Using the system36
Phone
Introductory information
39
Pair and connect
42
Use the SIM card in the external module
45
rSAP
46
Telephone functions
46
Text messages (SMS)
50
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
52
data connection
53
SmartLink
Introductory information
54
Android Auto ™
55
Apple CarPlay ™
56
MirrorLink®
56
Navigation
Introductory information
59
Search for destination and enter
60
Import my destinations
64
Map
65
Route guidance
68
Route
70
Waypoint mode
72Traffic reports74
Settings
76
Vehicle systems
CAR - vehicle setting
78
Adjustment of the heating and cooling system
82
Index
2Table of Contents
AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinition2Dplanar map display3Dspatial map displayA2DPa Bluetooth®
profile for the one-sided audio data transmis-
sionACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsaviCompressed video formatAVRCPa Bluetooth ®
profile for the operation associated with the
transmission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationCNGcompressed natural gasDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentDTMFa dialling tone during a telephone communicationESCElectronic Stability ControlFMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeHFPa Bluetooth ®
profile for communication between a mobile
telephone and the InfotainmentGPSSatellite system for determining the positionGPTmethod for the division of the areas in the data devices (to
be used for mass storage resources)GSMGlobal system for mobile communicationsID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.mp3compressed audio formatmp4Compressed video formatMSCa communication protocol for a USB deviceAbbreviationDefinitionMTPa communication protocol for a data devicePI codea program identification of the radio station, which allows a
group sort of radio stationsPINpersonal identification numberQiStandard for wireless charging of external devicesRDSa system for the transmission of additional information for
FM radio receptionrSAPA Bluetooth ®
profile for the communication between a mo-
bile telephone and Infotainment in the mode for distance
transmission of SIM dataMessagesa service for short text messagesTMCTraffic reports, which may affect the navigationTPIdentification of a traffic information stationUPnPNetwork protocol for establishing a wireless connection of
an external device with the deviceVINVehicle identification numberwavAudio formatWLANWireless Local Area NetworkWPSEstablishing a secure connection of the device to an availa-
ble hotspot (WLAN)wmacompressed audio formatwmvCompressed video format5Abbreviations
ŠKODA AUTO does not accept any liability for any damage to the device or ve-
hicle due to the use of incorrect or illegal applications or the improper or unau-
thorized use of mobile phones.
Applications
Applications can be installed in external devices (e.g. Mobile, tablet) making it
possible to display additional information in the device screen or to operate
the device.
Due to the large number of applications and communication systems (e.g..
SmartLink » page 54) As well as the ongoing development of these devices,
the applications may not be functional in all external devices. ŠKODA AUTO can
accept no liability for their proper function.
Applications, their use and the required data connection may be chargeable.
The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the
device, vehicle and region.
The function of mobile applications can be influenced by the quality of the In-
ternet connection.
Some applications are dependent on the availability of services that are provi-
ded by third parties.Device overview
Device Description - Columbus
The device may differ depending on the vehicle model, in which it is installed
in both its appearance and in the arrangement of the controls.
Fig. 2
Illustrative device description: Columbus
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
- Radio menu » page 21
- Media menu » page 24
- Telephone menu » page 39
- Voice control » page 14
- Navigation menu » page 59
- Traffic news » page 74
- Vehicle systems settings » page 78
- Display of the device menu overview » page 11
Touchscreen » page 10
1234567897Introductory information
Device Description - Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti)
The device may differ depending on the vehicle model, in which it is installed
in both its appearance and in the arrangement of the controls.Fig. 3
Illustrative device description: Amundsen 6.5 -Screen
Fig. 4
Device overview: Amundsen 8
Screen (applies to Superb)
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
- Radio menu » page 21
- Media menu » page 24
- Telephone menu » page 39
123 - Voice control » page 14
- Navigation menu » page 59
- Target-oriented traffic information » page 74
- Vehicle system settings » page 78
- Display of the device menu overview » page 11
Touchscreen » page 10
Device Description - Amundsen (applies to Yeti)
Fig. 5
Equipment overview
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations
- Radio menu » page 21
- Media menu » page 24
- Telephone menu » page 39
- Voice control » page 14
- Switches traffic programme on/off » page 23
- Navigation menu » page 59
- Target-oriented traffic information » page 74
- Display of the device menu overview » page 11
Touchscreen » page 10
SD memory card slot “SD1”
SD memory card slot “SD2”
45678912345678910118Introductory information
Software updateFig. 12
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
Part of the device is the installed software.
The software update ensures optimum operation of the device (e.g.. Compati-
bility with new phones, updating the radio station logo).
Current information on the compatibility of external devices can be found on
the following ŠKODAInternet pages. This is done by reading the QR code
» Fig. 12 by the associated application in the external device (e.g. phone, tablet)
or after typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
▶ To display the software information , press the
button, then tap on the
System information function surface Tap on
→
system information
.
▶ To start the software update , tap on the
Update software
function surface in
the displayed menu.
Device on / off
›
To power on/off the device, press .
Automatic Power On of the device
If the device was not turned off with the control switch
before the ignition
was turned off, it will automatically switch on after the ignition is switched on.
Automatic Power Off of the device
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the device will switch off automatically.
If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, the device will switch off auto-
matically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.
With the ignition off, the device will automatically turn off after about 30 mi-
nutes.
The device turns off automatically under certain circumstances. The device in-
forms of this via a text message on the device display.
Restart the device
If the device does not respond (if it “freezes”) This can be restarted by holing
for longer than 10 s.
Unit menus
Fig. 13
Overview of the device menu
›
To
display the device menu overview, press the button.
Overview of the device menu » Fig. 13
Menu Radio » page 21
Menu Media » page 24
Menu Images » page 31
sound settings
Unit set-up » page 16
- Adjusting the vehicle systems (not applicable to Yeti) » page 78
Navigation menu » page 59 (Applies to Columbus, Amundsen)
Menu Telephone » page 39
TV tuner (Applies to Columbus) » page 34
Target-oriented traffic information (TMC) (applies to Columbus, Amundsen)
» page 74
Media Command menu » page 36
Menu SmartLink » page 54
When connecting a supported external device instead of the symbol
the actual connection is shown instead of a symbol
▶ -
Android Auto
» page 55
▶ -
Apple CarPlay
» page 56
▶ -
MirrorLink®
» page 56
11Introductory information
Search
While entering characters, a search is made for corresponding entries.
The entry such as a telephone contact to be searched for must be entered
along with the special characters (diacritics).
By tapping on the function surface
a list of matching entries opens. If less
than 5 entries were found, a list of the found entries opens automatically.
Operating using an application in the external device
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti).
Several device functions can be operated using an application in the supported
external device.
›
Enable the data transfer in the device. To do this, press and then tap on
→
Data device transfer mobile
→
enable data transfer for ŠKODA Apps
.
›
Release the device operation using the application. To do this, press and
then tap on Tap
→
Data transfer mobile devices
→
Operation using Apps:
→
Con-firm
/
Allow
.
›
Connect the equipment to an external device via WLAN » page 52.
›
In the external device, install an application for the device operation (e.g.
Start ŠKODA Media Command).
Note
The description of the device operation ŠKODA Media Command is part of the
application.
Voice control
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 17
Voice mode: Main menu
Some equipment functions can be operated by using voice commands.
The voice control system can be used either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
The voice control is available in the following menus » Fig. 17.
▶ “Navigation”
▶ “Telephone”
▶ “Radio”
▶ “Media”
Voice commands that can be issued, are indicated during voice control in “quo-
tation marks”.WARNINGdo not use the function of the phone voice control in an emergency . Your
voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. The telephone
connection may not be established or the connection may take too much
time to complete. The emergency number should be dialled manually!
CAUTION
The messages are generated by the device. The flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Voice control on / off
Switching on
›
Press the key on the device.
›
or
: Press the button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Switching off
›
Press the button twice on the device.
›
or
:Press the button
twice on the multifunction steering wheel.
›
Or Issue the voice command“ End voice control”.
14Device operation and settings
Operation principleFig. 18
Screen areas and screen display
›
The voice command must only be issued when the symbol
is displayed
and the input tone has completely faded . The input tone can be switched
on / off. To do this, press
and then
Tap on
→
voice control
.
›
In the voice control main menu, choose one of the menus (z. B. Navigation)
the following screen is displayed » Fig. 18.
On the screen, examples of available menu items are display in area
Band examples of each possible command are displayed in area C
.
By tapping on the function interface A detailed help menu is displayed.
During voice control operation, the following symbols appear in the device
screen.
Symbols A
» Fig. 18MeaningWaiting for your voice commandA voice command is recognizedA message will be playedVoice control is stopped
It is not necessary to wait for the end of message playback when the device is
playing a message. The device message can be ended by pressing the button
or by pressing the symbol key Ended on the multifunction steering
wheel. Then a voice command can be issued. The voice control is hereby much
faster.
not recognizing a voice command
If a voice command is not detected three times in succession from the device,
then the voice control is stopped.
Note
The display of the Voice mode symbols are dependent of the equipment fitted
also on the display of the instrument cluster.
Function requirements
Function requirements for voice control. The unit is switched on.
There will be no telephone call using a phone connected to the device.
The parking aid is not active.
Notes on voice control for navigation Applies to Columbus: If the set machine language match the language of the
country set during destination entry, then the destination address can be en-
tered in one step . The voice command “ Navigate” can be issued and then the
city, street and street number straight away (if it is included in the navigation
data). You can say e.g. “ Navigate Praha Vodičkova 12 ”.
Applies to Amundsen, Bolero : To enter the destination, it is necessary to first
say “enter address” and then follow the instructions on the device.
You can say the house number and a further additional address in the form of
a number where necessary. The device then offers the number combination it
has found if the house number and the additional address, exists in the street
entered where appropriate.
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.
Notes on voice control of the radio
In order for a radio station can be selected by means of voice command, the
station must be stored in the list of available stations » page 22.
CAUTION
For some languages, there is no voice control available. This device indicates
this fact through a text message that is displayed after setting the device lan-
guage screen . 15Device operation and settings
NoteDuring voice control, no navigation announcements and traffic announce-
ments are played.
voice commands
Requirements for optimum voice command recognition
▶ Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.
▶ Avoid bad pronunciation.
▶ Close the doors, windows and sliding roof, in order to avoid disturbing envi-
ronmental influences on the function of the voice commands.
▶ You are recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the sound of
your voice is not drowned out by the increased ambient noise.
▶ During voice control, limit additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. passengers
talking at the same time.
Voice commands can be used anytime during voice control.
Voice commandFunction“ Back ”Return to the previous menu“Help ”reproducing and displaying possible voice com-
mands
Voice commands that can be used while browsing the list entries.
Voice commandFunction“ Next page ”
Browse menu / list / directory
“Previous page ”“First page ”“Last page ”
Correction of a voice command input
A voice command can be corrected, modified or re-entered by pressing the
button
or the icon key
Operated 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 recognized by the device.
Stop/restore voice command input
Stop
This allows you more time for the voice command input.
The process for voice command input can by turning the dial Be 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 interface
.
▶ By pressing the button
on the device.
▶ By pressing the icon key
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Device settings
Configuration wizard
Fig. 19
Configuration wizard
The Configuration wizard is automatically displayed if there are at least two
non-selected menu items after turning on the device, or if a new user account
in personalisation is selected.
Disable the automatic display of the Configuration wizard by tapping the func-
tion surface
Don´t show again
.
›
For manual display , press the button, then tap the function surface Con-
figuration wizard Tap
→
Configuration wizard
.
The Configuration wizard allows you to set the following menu items in se-
quence.
Designation of personalisation user account » Vehicle - Owner's Manual
Time and date format (not applicable to Yeti)
Storing the radio stations with the currently strongest reception signal in the first memory group of each individual broadcast area
Pairing and connecting a phone to the device
Home address (applies to Columbus, Amundsen)
16Device operation and settings