2016 SKODA SUPERB warning

Explanations and further information
Structure of these Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual are hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■ Main chapters (e.g. Introductory information) - the title of the main chapter is
always shown on the lower right side of the page
■ Chapter (e.g. Equipment overview)
■ Module (for example, Switching the unit on/off)
Information search
When searching for information in the Owner's Manual, we recommend using
the Index at the end of the manual.
Text notes - Short press (e.g. a button) within 1 s
- Long press (e.g. a button) for more than 1 s
Text Symbols®Trademark™Trademark→Marker to the next operation step.The text symbol used for the right control dialWARNINGTexts with this symbol draw attention to threats of a serious accident, in-
jury or loss of life .
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.“Press”“Hold”4Explanations and further information

Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction to the subject
WARNING■Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in such a way that you have control of the vehicle in
every traffic situation (e.g. Do not write text messages while driving, do not
couple or connect the telephone, do not work with the contact list, do not
enter any destinations, do not connect WLAN or SmartLink etc.)- Otherwise
there is a risk of an accident!
WARNING■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. sirens from emerging vehicles instructing you to give way to, such
as the police, ambulance and fire brigade, can be heard at all times.■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.
WARNING■ Never leave a communication device, e.g. mobile phone, audio sources, in
the deployment area of an airbag, on a seat, on the dashboard or any an-
other area, from which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeu-
vre, an accident or a collision - There is a risk of injury!■
Never connect or disconnect an external device while driving - There is a
risk of accident!
■
Always route the connection cable of the external device such that is
does not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
In some countries, some unit features can no longer be selected when the ve-
hicle is running faster than a certain speed. This is not a malfunction, but com-
plies with the national legal regulations.External devices and applicationsFig. 1
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
The availability of some of the functions described in this Owner's Manual
depends on the type of device to be connected and the applications installed
in it.
Mobile phones
On the ŠKODApages, check to see if the device is compatible with the selected
mobile phones. This verification is done by reading the QR code » Fig. 1 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/compatibility
Due to the large number of mobile phones as well as the ongoing develop-
ment of these devices, ŠKODA AUTO cannot always ensure compatibility with
the device unconditionally. It is always recommended to physically check the
function on the associated vehicle, including the ŠKODA Partners, beforehand.
Only those versions of the selected phones will be tested and supported which
originate from the official distribution network. The same also applies to their
firmware and software.
The functions of the mobile phone to be tested may differ from the same type
of mobile phone depending on the specification for the respective country or
the specific service.
Mobile phones with the operating system and in the version available at the
time of these tests will be tested. In this regard, it could be the case that the
functions of a mobile phone may differ with a different operating system ver-
sion compared to the one used with the tested phone.
ŠKODA AUTO can accept no responsibility for the continuous changes made by
the mobile phone manufacturers and application vendors. 
6Introductory 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

Remove channel logo manually›Tap on the Radio main menu function  →
Station logos
.›
Tap on the station button from which you want to remove a logo.
Update station logos
Current information on the on available software, the components of which
are also station logos, can be found on the following ŠKODAwebsite.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500 x 500 pixels.
TP Traffic programme
›
To switch on/off the traffic monitoring in the main menu Radio, tap on the
function surface 
→
Traffic programme (TP)
.
During a traffic announcement, it is possible to cancel the current announce-
ment if necessary by deactivating the traffic monitoring.
Note
■ Should this station not transmit traffic reports or the signal is not available,
then the device automatically searches in the background for another TP sta-
tion.■
During playback in menu Media or a station in the AM radio range, traffic
news is received from the previously selected FM radio range.
Settings
Settings for all broadcasting areas
›
Tap on the Radio main menu function 
surface.
■
Sound
- sound settings
■
Scan
- Auto-play all available stations in the current frequency band, each sta-
tion for around 5 seconds
■
Arrow buttons:
- setting the function of the station change (function surfaces 
 )
■
Preset list
- Change between stations stored under the preset buttons
■
Station list
- Change between all available stations of the selected broad-
casting range
■
Traffic programme (TP)
- Switches TP traffic programme on/off
■Delete presets - Deletes the preset buttons
■Station logos
- manual assignment /removal of station logos
■
Radio text
- Switching the text display radio (valid only for FM and DAB) on and
off
■
Advanced settings
- further settings that are different depending on the selec-
ted broadcasting range(valid only for FM and DAB)
Advanced Settings (FM)
›
Select the FM band in the Radio main menu and tap on the function surface
 Tap →
Advanced settings
.
■
Auto-save station logos
- Automatic storage of the station logos
■
Region for station logo
- Clarification of the station logo region
■
Automatic frequency control (AF)
- Search for alternative frequencies of the station
currently being played to on/off
■
Radio Data System (RDS)
- enable/disable RDS function (receiving additional in-
formation from the station)
■
RDS Regional:
- Setting of the automatic change to a regional related stations
with stronger reception signal
■
Fix
- Turn off the automatic change
■
Automatic
- Switching on the automatic change
Advanced settings (DAB)
›
In the Radio main menu, select the DAB range and tap on the function sur-
face  Tap
→
Advanced settings
.
■
Auto-save station logos
- Automatic storage of the station logos
■
DAB traffic announcements
- Switch on/off DAB traffic announcements
■
Other DAB announcements
- Switch on/off other announcements (e.g., warnings,
regional weather, sports reports, financial news)
■
DAB - DAB station tracking
- Switch on/off automatic DAB station tracking on an-
other frequency or in other station groups
■
Automatic DAB - FM switching
- Switch on/off auto-switching from DAB to the FM
broadcasting range if the DAB signal is lost
■
L-band
- Enable / disable the availability of L-band
DAB station tracking
When a DAB transmitter is a part of several broadcast stations and if the cur-
rent station group is not available on any other frequency, then when the sig-
nal is poor, the same station will be searched in another channel group. 
23Radio

CAUTION■Do not save any important data or that which has not been backed up on the
connected audio sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or dam-
aged files or connected audio sources.■
When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden
changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-
dio source.
■
When connecting an external audio source, the external source information
messages can be displayed. These messages must be observed and if neces-
sary confirmed (e.g. enabling data transfer etc).
Note
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
Jukebox
Applies to Columbus.
In the Jukebox (in the unit's internal memory), supported audio / video files can
be imported from the connected audio sources.
Import files
›
Tap on the function 
Tap →
Manage jukebox
→
Import
.
›
Select the desired source.
›
Select the desired folders or files.
›
Tap on the function 
surface.
Delete files
›
Tap on the function 
Tap →
Manage jukebox
→
Delete
.
›
Select the desired folder or files in the selected category.
›
Tap on the function 
Tap →
Delete
.
Show level of the device memory
›
Tap on the function 
Tap
Manage jukebox
.
It displays information about the occupied and free space on the device mem-
ory and the number of files that can not be imported.
Note
■ Files that have already been copied are recognized and cannot be copied
again (shown in grey).■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio or vid-
eo files in the CD/DVD drive.
CD / DVD
Applies to Columbus.Fig. 27
CD/DVD case
The CD/DVD slot is located in an external module in the glove box on the front
passenger side.
›
To Insert Push a CD/DVD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is au-
tomatically drawn in.
›
To eject press the button
 . The CD/DVD is driven to the starting position.
If the ejected CD/DVD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again
for safety reasons. However, the unit will not change to the CD/DVD source.
WARNING■ The CD/DVD player is a laser product.■This laser product was classified as a class 1 laser product to the date of
manufacture in accordance with national / international standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR. Subchapter J. The laser used in
this class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger when
operated correctly.■
This product is designed such that the laser is restricted to the inside of
the unit. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher class
were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the hous-
ing of the unit.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to remove the CD/DVD before you try to insert a new CD/DVD. Other-
wise you can damage the drive inside the unit.■
Only insert in the CD/DVD drive original audio CDs/video DVDs or standard
CD-R/RWs or DVD±R/RWs. 
27Media

AUX - input
The AUX input (marked with the 
lettering) is located in the front centre
console. The exact installation location of the input » Owner's Manual .›
To connect , insert the plug of the AUX audio source into the appropriate con-
nector.
›
To disconnect , pull the plug out of the AUX audio source.
CAUTION
■
The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired.
Note
■ The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input.■We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Bluetooth ®
player
The unit allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth ®
player to play using the
A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.
With the device, multiple devices can be paired using Bluetooth ®
, but only one
of them can be used as a Bluetooth ®
player.
Connect the Bluetooth ®
player
›
Connect the player to the device - follow the same instructions as for pairing
the device with a telephone » page 43.
Separate the Bluetooth ®
player
›
Terminate the connection in the list of paired devices » page 44.
Automatic playback stop and disconnection
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player, and this is connected to
the USB input, then the Bluetooth ®
connection is not dropped. If playback is
cancelled, playback must be started again. Only if USB is selected as the audio
source will the Apple device disconnect as a Bluetooth ®
player. In this regard,
an appropriate warning message appears on the device screen.
If the USB audio source is an Apple device, this unit cannot be connected as a
Bluetooth ®
player. In this regard, an appropriate warning message appears on
the device screen.
If the Bluetooth ®
player audio source is connected to the AUX input, then the
audio output is switched from the AUX input of the external connected device.
For further playback the audio source is to be switched to AUX.
Replace Bluetooth ®
player(applies to Amundsen, Bolero)
If you would like to replace a Bluetooth ®
Player which is connected to the ma-
chine as a phone at the same time, , then a relevant information message ap-
pears in the device screen.›
End the connection to the currently connected Bluetooth ®
player and repeat
the pairing procedure » page 44, Managing paired external devices .
CAUTION
If an external device is connected to the device using Apple CarPlay ™
orAndroid Auto ™
, then it cannot be connected using Bluetooth ®
.
WLAN
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (does not apply to Yeti).
The device allows you to play audio files from one of the external devices con-
nected to the device WLAN.
›
connect an external device that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance), with the device WLAN » page 52.
›
If necessary use the UPnP application (Universal Plug and Play) in the con-
nected device, which allows playback to start.
›
Select the audio source  Select
WLAN
.
29Media

Phone
Introductory information
Introduction to the subject
This chapter deals with the operation of a device with the telephone connec- ted via Bluetooth ®
as well as the use of the SIM-card in the external module.
Depending on the Bluetooth ®
-profile used it is possible to connect to a tele-
phone or two phones simultaneously to the device.
The SIM card in the external module can be used for data and telephone serv-
ices (applies to Columbus).
If telephones are connected to the device with multiple SIM cards, then calls
can be accepted by all SIM cards of the connected telephones.
For outgoing calls, it depends on the type of connected telephone, either only
the primary SIM card or one of the other SIM cards can be selected.
The device makes it possible to choose if you want to work with text messag-
es on the main phone (if supported by phone), or work with text messages in-
serted in the external module.
If the device to 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 .
If the device is connected to an external device via Android Auto ™
then the
connected phones and the Bluetooth ®
player are automatically disconnected
by connecting to external device and it connects to the device via Bluetooth ®
.
Connecting an additional telephone and the use of telephone services on the
SIM card via Android Auto ™
is not possible over the duration of the connection.
If the Bluetooth ®
Feature was not turned on in external device to be connec-
ted, it will be automatically switched on usingAndroid Auto ™
switched when
setting up the connection. A possible data connection via the SIM card remains
operational » page 53.
Phonebox
The storage compartment in the front centre console can be equipped with
the Phonebox function » Owner's Manual .
If a telephone is directed, with its rear side downwards, on the pad in the stor-
age compartment, the phone signal is amplified by the roof antenna.
Telephones that support the Qi standard for wireless charging, can also be charged wirelessly in the storage compartment.WARNINGThe general binding country-specific regulations for operating mobile
phones in the vehicle must be observed.WARNINGWhile wireless charging is taking place, no objects may be between the pad
and the telephone being charged.■
Metal objects can become hot due to the action of the induction field -
There is a risk of injury. If there is a metal object in the storage compart-
ment that has become hot, then take out the telephone and let the object
cool in the storage compartment!
CAUTION
While wireless charging is taking place, there may be noobjects between the
pad and the telephone being charged - thePhoneboxFunction could be im-
paired.■
With cards with a magnetic strip or chip, SD card, USB flash drives and similar
devices, there is a risk of data loss and damage to the disk.
■
Metal objects can become hot due to the action of the induction field - there
is a risk of damage to the telephone.
Note
■ At the start of the wireless charging, the appropriate message appears on
the device screen.■
For optimum telephone signal strength and uninterrupted wireless charging,
we recommend placing the phone in the storage compartment without the
protective sleeve, if possible.
■
It is normal for the telephone to heat up during the wireless charging.
39Phone

■Profile Name: - Rename the profile of the SIM card inserted in the external
module
■Import contacts:
- Import phone contacts
■
Select device contacts
- Open the paired telephones menu (if the SIM card is in-
serted in the external module) (applies to Columbus)
■
Select ring tone
- Selecting the ring tone
■
Reminder: Remember your mobile
- Turn on/off the warning mode before forget-
ting the phone in the vehicle (if the phone was connected to the device)
■
Show pictures for contacts
- Switch on/off the display of the image assigned to
the contact
■
Conference
- Activates/deactivates conference calls
■
Call settings
- Setting the phone features of the inserted in the external mod-
ule SIM card during a call (applies to Columbus) ■
Hold call
Switch on/off the display of the option for answering an incoming
call during a call, determining the current divert setting
■
On
- Turn on the display
■
Off
- Turn off the display
■
Request status
- Checking the settings of the SIM card function
■
Send own number
- Setting the phone number display on the call recipient
■
On
- Turn on the display
■
Off
- Turn off the display
■
Network dependent
- Telephone service provider dependent display
■
Request status
- Checking the settings of the SIM card function
■
Clear calls
- Deleting the selected type of called carried out using the SIM card
inserted in the external module (applies to Columbus)
■
All
- Delete all calls
■
Missed calls
- Delete list of missed calls
■
Dialled numbers
- Deletion of outgoing calls
■
Received calls
- list of received calls
■
SMS settings
- Adjustment of text messages of the SIM card inserted in the ex-
ternal module (applies to Columbus)
■
Standard account
- Setting for the use of text messages on the SIM card or the
connected telephone
■
No standard account
- Without priority (selection of the SIM card or the con-
nected telephone required)
■
SIM
- A list of text messages on the SIM card
■
MAP
- A list of text messages of the connected telephone
■
Service centre number:
- Setting the number of SMS services of the telephone
service provider
■
Store sent text messages
- Enable / disable the storage of the text message on
the SIM card
■Period of validity- Adjustment of the period in which the telephone service
provider will try to send the text message (for example, when power is off.)
■Delete text messages
- Delete the text message stored on the SIM card
■
All
- Delete all text messages
■
Inbox
- Delete the text messages received
■
Outbox
- Delete draft text messages
■
Sent
- Delete sent text messages
■
Phone Interface “Business”
- Turn on / off the phone function of the external
module (applies to Columbus)
■
Use SIM card only for data connection
- Switch on - activation of only data services /
Switch off - Activation of data and voice services of the inserted SIM card
(applies to Columbus)
■
network
- Setting the telephone service provider network of the SIM card in-
serted in the external module (applies to Columbus) » page 19
■
settings PIN
- Setting the PIN code of the SIM card inserted in the external
module (applies to Columbus) ■
Automatic PIN entry
- Enable / disable the storage of the PIN code of the SIM
card
■
Change PIN
- Change the PIN code of the SIM card
■
Add PIN 2
- Enter the second PIN code of the SIM card (when the function
Automatic PIN entry
is on or when the SIM card supports another telephone
service provider)
■
Forward calls
- Setting the forwarding of incoming calls (applies to Columbus)
■
All calls
- Forward all incoming calls
■
If engaged
- Forwarding incoming calls during a telephone conversation
■
If not available
- Forwarding the incoming calls when the vehicle is outside
the reach of the telephone service provider signal
■
If no answer
- Redirecting incoming calls when the incoming call is not an-
swered
Pair and connect
Introduction to the subject
The range of the connection to the hands-free system is limited to the passen-
ger compartment.
To connect a telephone with the device, the two devices must be paired via
Bluetooth ®
.
The pairing procedure is dependent on the number of telephones already con-
nected, whether using the SIM card inserted in the external module or via the
telephone using the rSAP profile » page 40, Possible connection types .
42Phone