2016 SKODA SUPERB AUX

Adjusting the volume
Every change in volume is displayed on the screen.›
To increase the volume , turn the controller  clockwise.
›
To
reduce volume , turn the controller  anticlockwise.
›
To
mute , turn the controller  to the left to 0.
›
or:
Press The button  (applies to Bolero in the Yeti model).
The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted: 
.
If, at the time of muting, sound is played from the source in the media menu,
then the playback is interrupted (pause) 1)
.
CAUTION
■ High volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.■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.Device operation and settings
Device operation
Operating principles
Fig. 14
Screen area / screen display
Fig. 15
Using the menus
Description of the display » Fig. 14
Status line with time and outdoor temperature data and other information
Information and the operation of the current menu
Function surfaces of the current menu
Identification of the current menu
Return to the higher-level menu 
ABCDE1)
Does not apply to AUX.
12Device operation and settings

The selected menu item is with the symbol  provided.
Menu items which can be set by tapping on the respective function surface in
the A
» Fig. 19 area.
Sound settings
The scope of the following menu is dependent on the vehicle equipment with the sound system.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Announcements
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Navigation announcements
- sets the volume for the navigation announce-
ments
■
Voice control
- volume setting for voice output
■
Maximum switch-on volume
- Sets the maximum volume after switching on the
device
■
Speed-dependent vol. adjustment
- increases the volume as speed increases
■
AUX volume:
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX exter-
nal devices
■
Quiet
- low volume
■
Medium
- Medium volume
■
Loud
- High volume
■
Bluetooth audio:
- Volume setting of the external device connected via Blue-
tooth ®
audio profile
■
Entertainment fading while parking
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■
Entertainment fading (nav. announcements)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio
volume) in the event of a nav. announcements
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- setting the equalizer
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
CANTON Equaliser
- Setting the equalizer
■
Individual
- Adjustment of treble, mid and bass
■
Profile
- Setting of the profile (e.g.
Rock
.
Classical
and so on).
■
CANTON optimisation
- Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimising the sound for the entire vehicle interior
■
Front
- Optimising the surround sound for the front seats
■
Driver
- Optimising the sound for the driver
■
CANTON surround
- Setting the surround sound levels in the area (“-9 ”Stereo /
“+9”full surround)
■
Subwoofer
- Subwoofer volume settings
■ŠKODA Surround - Turn surround sound on/off (Cannot be used in Radio mode)
■Virtual Subwoofer
-Turn virtual subwoofer on/off (Cannot be used in Radio
mode)
■
Sound Character
- Select the sound character (applies to Yeti)
■
Surround
- Optimising the sound for the room (applies to Yeti)
■
Sound focus
-Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimising the sound for the entire vehicle interior
■
Driver
- Optimising the sound for the driver
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
No navigation announcements during call
- Switches on or off the navigation
prompts during a telephone conversation
Screen settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Proximity sensor
- Turn the proximity sensors on/off (When the function is on,
e.g. Navigation will be shown in the main menu when moving a finger to-
wards the bottom bar with the functional surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Time and date
.
■
Clock time source:
- Setting the time source: manual,GPS (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
■
Time:
- Time settings
■
Summertime
- Activate / deactivate summer time (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
■
automatically adjust DST
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Select the time zone
■
Time format:
- Set the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Set the date format 
17Device operation and settings

Note■Information concerning the given title appears on the screen, if they are stor-
ed as so-called ID3 Tags on the audio source. If no ID3 tag is available, only the
title name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bit rates (VBR).
Select audio source
Fig. 24
Display examples of audio source
selection
›
In the Media main menu, tap on the function surface
A
» Fig. 24 and select
the desired audio source.
›
Or In the folder/track list and in the multimedia database press the function
surface 
» Fig. 25 on page 25 and select the desired audio source.
By selecting an audio source, playback of titles available starts (not for AUX).
Use play
FunctionActionPlay / PauseTap 
Plays the current track from the start
Tap  (after about 3 seconds after
the start of the track playback)Finger movement to the right of the screen area A
» Fig. 23 on page 24
(After 3 seconds from the start of the track playback)Fast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the trackPress and hold FunctionAction
Play the previous title
Tap  (within 3 seconds after the
start of the track playback)Finger movement to the right of the screen area A
» Fig. 23 on page 24
(Within 3 seconds after the start of the track playback)Play the next title
Tap Finger movement to the left of the
screen area A
» Fig. 23 on page 24Switch on/off the random playback
from the current album or folderTap Switch on/off the repeat playback
from the current album or folderTap Switch on/off repeat playback of spe-
cific trackTap Search (applies to sources with a dis-
playable multimedia database) (ap- plies to Columbus)Tap Turn on/ off similar track playback
with information from the ID3Tag (ap- plies to Columbus)Tap 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 23
on page 24 .
Folder / track list
Fig. 25
Folder / Title list
›
To display the folder / track list on the Media main menu, tap on the function
 Tap (if this display is supported by the currently selected source). 
25Media

›to
playback select a title.
Folder/Title list » Fig. 25
Selected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the folder is
carried out by pressing the function surface for the folder)
Options folder/track playback
Display of multimedia database (available only for the display of the main
folder of the source)
Select the audio source
Folder
Playlist Currently playing title / track playback stopped
The title cannot be played (tapping on the function surface shows the
cause).
Note
■ In the list, the first 1000 entries (titles, directories etc.) are displayed with the
oldest creation date.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 26
Multimedia database
›
To display the multimedia database, in the » Fig. 26Media main menu tap on
the function surface 
Tap (if this display is supported by the currently se-
lected source).
The audio files are sorted by their properties into individual categories.
›
To playback , select the category and then the title.
ABC  Multimedia database » Fig. 26
Selected audio source / selected category / audio source folder (move-
ment within the folder is done by pressing the function surface for the
folder)
Display of folder / track list (available only for the display of the entire
source content - source folders)
Settings
›
Tap on the function surface in the Media main 
surface.
■
Sound
- sound settings
■
Manage jukebox
- Manage (record / delete) supported files (audio / video) in the
internal memory (applies to Columbus)
■
Mix/repeat including subfolders
- Switching the title display including subfolders
■
Bluetooth
- Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■
WLAN
- WLAN settings (applies to Columbus)
■
Video (DVD) settings
- Setting the parameters of the DVD video (applies to Co-
lumbus)
■
Remove safely:
- Safe removal of the audio source
■
Traffic programme (TP)
- Switches traffic programme on/off
Audio sources
Introduction to the subject
›
To play , first connect the desired audio source or insert it into the device and
then select the audio source from the list » page 25. Playback starts auto-
matically (does not apply to AUX).
If AUX is selected as the audio source, the playback must be started on the
connected device. 
AB26Media

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

TelephoneFig. 37
Telephone: Main menu
The Main Menu phone appears when connected to the device, a phone or a
SIM card with activated phone services inserted into the external module.
›
To display , press the  button.
If another, menu id displayed which was open last, to display the phone main
menu, press the button again 
.
Home page - information and function surfaces » Fig. 37
Name of the telephone service provider (with active roaming, the symbol
appears before the name )
Function surfaces of preferred contacts
Emergency number dialling or function surface of the preferred contact
» page 48 , Management of preferred contacts (favourites)
Choice of storage group for the preferred contact
Display the list of paired phones (the name of the main phone/ of the
SIM card with activated telephone service inserted in the external mod-
ule appears in the functional surface)
Change the main telephone with the auxiliary telephone (the name of
the auxiliary telephone appears in the function surface)
Display the list of paired phones that are available as a source of tele-
phone contacts - no phone is connected for phone contacts
Display the list of paired phones that are available as a source of tele- phone contacts - a phone is connected for phone contacts
Enter the telephone number
Display the phone contact list, depending on the connection type
» page 40 , Possible connection types
ABC  DEDisplays a menu with text messages (SMS) / option to use a SIM card or
a telephone for calling up the menu with text messages (SMS) (with new
text messages the number of messages appears in the function surface)
Display the call list (missed calls, in addition to the function surface, the
number of calls when absent is displayed)
Menu settings for Telephone
Symbols in the status bar Signal strength of the telephone service network
Signal strength of the data service network (applies to Columbus)
Charge status of the telephone battery
Missed call
Current call
Incoming SMS
Ongoing data transfer
The PIN code of the SIM card inserted in the external module has not
been entered
Settings
›
In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface,
 surface.
■
Hands-free
- Switching a call to the telephone / back to the device (the menu
item is displayed during a call)
■
Select telephone
- Search for available telephones/list of paired telephones/se-
lect telephone
■
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth ®
settings » page 19
■
User profile
- user profile settings
■
Manage favourites
- set the function surfaces for your favourite contacts
■
Mailbox number:
- Enter the mailbox phone number
■
Network selection
- Selection of the telephone service provider for the inser-
ted SIM card (applies to Columbus)
■
Prioritisation:
- Selection of the priority of the telephone services of the inser-
ted SIM card (applies to Columbus)
■
Automatic
- Depending on the telephone service provider
■
Telephone call
- Telephone calls are preferred
■
Data transfer
- A data connection is preferred
■
Sort by:
- Arrangement of the phone contact list
■
Surname
- Sort by contact name
■
Forename
- Sort by contact's first name 

FG41Phone

Telephone callFig. 47
Incoming call / Current conversation
Fig. 48
Next incoming call / Next call taken
Depending on the conversation context, the following functions can be execu- ted.
End dialling / reject incoming call / end callAccept incoming call / return to held call
Switch on/off ringer
Hold a call
Switch off/on microphone
Connect conference call
Show caller details (if the contact is stored in the list)
  Switch on/off hands-free (call to the telephone / switch to device)
▶ To switch off the hands-free system, in the Telephone main menu, tap on
the function surface 
TapHands-free
during a call.
▶ To switch off the hands-free system, tap on the function surface 
during a
call.
Note
If the incoming call is answered by the auxiliary telephone and the caller has
been imported into your contact list from the main telephone, the caller details
are displayed.
Conference
Fig. 49
Conference call / Meeting details
The conference is a shared call with between three and six participants.
Start a conference/invite additional participants
›
During a call/conference, make 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-
tional surface 
surface.
Ongoing conference
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 - leave the conference temporarily (the conference
continues in your absence)
Return to the held conference
Switch off/on microphone 

49Phone

Vehicle systems
CAR - vehicle setting
Introduction to the subject
In the menu CAR travel data and information displayed on the vehicle and
some vehicle systems can be set.
Description of the individual systems » Owner's Manual .
Note
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Main menu
Fig. 83
Function surfaces in the main
menu
›
Press the button  The main menu appears with the following functional
surfaces » Fig. 83.
Selecting the following menu points
▶
Conv. consumers
▶
Driving data
▶
DriveGreen
▶
Vehicle status
Playback control - Radio / Media / TV tuner
Depending on the vehicle equipment with manual air conditioning: Set-
ting the auxiliary heating and ventilation / operating the heated wind- screen
Vehicle system settings
  Convenience consumer›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap →
Comfort con-sumers
.
The screen displays up to three consumers that currently have the largest
share of fuel consumption (e.g. air conditioning or similar). A display also ap-
pears which shows the fuel used for the operation of all convenience systems.
Driving data
Fig. 84
Driving data
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driving data
.
Screen display » Fig. 84
Distance travelled
Driving time
Average speed
Average fuel consumption
Transit point rating (
DriveGreen
Function)
Range (if the estimated range is less than 300 km, the vehicle starts to ap-
proach the symbol )
Approximate range 1)
Use the function surfaces 
 to select one of the following presets.
▶ Since start - Driving data for the individual trip
▶ Long-term - Long-term driving data
▶ Since refuelling - Data since refuelling
ABCDEFG1)
For vehicles with CNG drive the approximate range with gasoline and CNG is displayed separately.
78Vehicle systems