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External moduleFig. 162
External Module: Infotainment Columbus with SIM card slot / In-
fotainment Columbus without a SIM card slot
Fig. 163
External Module: Infotainment Bolero / Infotainment Amundsen
The external module is located in the storage compartment on the front pas-
senger side.
SD1 card slot
SD2 card slot 
- CD / DVD eject button
CD / DVD slot
SIM card slot
12345Touch screen
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.
Infotainment is equipped with a touch screen which can be operated with a
light touch or swipe of a finger.
The brightness level of the screen can be set » page 132.
CAUTION
■
It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing
gloves.■
To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touch pads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
Dirt can be removed from the screen by using a soft cloth and, if necessary,
methylated spirits.
Touch screen
Applies to Infotainment Swing.
Infotainment is equipped with a touch screen that can be operated by light
finger pressure on the screen surface.
The brightness level of the screen can be set » page 139.
CAUTION
■
The screen can only be operated by a slight touch of a finger. If there is too
much pressure there is a risk of damage to the screen!■
To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touch pads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
Dirt can be removed from the screen by using a soft cloth and, if necessary,
methylated spirits.
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■Touchscreen tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■No navigation sound during call
- Switching on / off the nav. announcements dur-
ing a telephone conversation (does not apply to Infotainment Bolero)
Screen settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap →
screen
.
■
Screen off (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off function
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Animation when finger near screen
- 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 towards 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 Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
time and date
.
■
Time source:
- Time source settings: manual / GPS (applies to Infotainment Co-
lumbus, Amundsen)
■
Time:
- time settings
■
Summer (DST)
- Switches the summer time setting on/off (applies to Infotain-
ment Columbus, Amundsen)
■
Automatic summertime
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Choice of time zone
■
Time format:
- Specify the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
In some languages, after selecting the function surface
Female
and
Male
are dis-
played for the choice of voice prompts for Infotainment.
Note■ When a language is selected which does not support voice control, Infotain-
ment will indicate with a message on the screen.■
The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Additional keypadlanguages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language (function sur-
face ).
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Setting data transfer
An active data transfer allows data transfer between Infotainment and the ex-
ternal device (e.g. MirrorLink ®
application) or the operation of some Infotain-
ment functions using the application of the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media
Command).
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Mobile device datatransfer
.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- Turning data transfer on and off
■
Use apps to operate::
- Setting Infotainment operation via the external device
applications (applies to Infotainment Columbus) ■
Deactivate
- Deactivate Infotainment operation via an external device
■
Confirm
- Infotainment operation with required confirmation
■
Allow
- Infotainment operation without required confirmation
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■Automatic summer time - switch on/off the automatic daylight savings time
change
■Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the
 button, then tap the function surface
Additional keypad languages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language.
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Fuel consumption units
■
CNG consump.:
- CNG consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Safe removal of the data source
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Remove SD card safely
/
Re-move USB Safely
.
The appropriate message concerning the safe removal of the source is dis-
played in the screen.
Now the external source can be removed or separated.
Restore factory settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Factory settings
.
In this menu individual settings or all settings can be restored at the same
time.
Bluetooth ®
settings›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Bluetooth
.
■
Bluetooth
- Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■
Visibility:
- Switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other Blue-
tooth ®
devices
■
1st name
- Changing the name of the Bluetooth ®
unit
■
Paired devices
- Display the list of coupled Bluetooth ®
Devices
■
Find devices
- Searches for available Bluetooth ®
devices
■
BT audio (A2DP/AVRCP)
- Turn on/off the ability to connect a Bluetooth ®
audio
device (e.g. MP3 player, tablet etc...)
System information
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
System information
.
■
Update software
- Update software (e.g. Bluetooth ®
)
■ Bluetooth: ... - version number of the Bluetooth ®
software
■ Device part number: ... - Infotainment part number
■ Hardware: ... - Hardware version
■ Software: ... - Software version
The information on available software updates is obtained from a ŠKODA Part-
ner or from the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment
Radio menu settings
Settings for all broadcasting areas
›
Tap the Radio main menu function
 surface.
■
Scan
- Automatically play short portions of all available stations of the current
frequency range
■
Arrow buttons:
- Setting the function of the function surfaces 

■
Presets
- Change between stations stored under the preset buttons
■
Stations
- Change between all available stations of the selected broadcast-
ing range
■
Traffic program (TP)
- Switches traffic programme on/off
■
Radio text
- Switching the text display radio (FM and DAB) on and off 
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Image with GPS coordinatesFig. 232
Image with GPS coordinates
Infotainment enables guidance to the GPScoordinate data stored in the image.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
Images
.
›
Select the connected source and open the image with GPS coordinates.
›
Tap on the function surface

» Fig. 232 in the image, a menu opens with the
option to start route guidance.
The image can be obtained from an external device in which GPS coordinates
are stored when creating images. If necessary, this can be created and impor-
ted in the “MyDestination”application » Fig. 231 on page 186 .
Map
Tap map point
Fig. 233
Menu after tapping the map
point
By tapping the map in the Navigation main menu, the symbol
 and a menu
with the following menu items appear (depending on the context) » Fig. 233.
Display the details of the selected item (e.g. Address)
Display the POI details / display the POI list
Start route guidance to the selected point
ABPaste the selected point as the next destination in the current route
guidance
Start route guidance to the favourite
Start route guidance to the home address
Destination search in the vicinity of the selected point » page 182
Define the starting point for demo mode (if it is turned on) » page 191
Show POIs in the map ▶ To switch on/off the display in the main menu Navigation, tap on the func-
tion surface 
→ POIs
.
▶ To select to display POIs in the main menu Navigation the functional surface
 Tap on
→
Map
→
Select categories for POIs
and select the desired categories
(maximum of 10).
Options for map display
Fig. 234
Map options
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
 .
The following function surfaces are displayed » Fig. 234.
2D - Two-dimensional map display
3D - Three-dimensional map display
Display of the route from the current vehicle location to the destination
Presentation of the destination position or the next interim destination in
the map (depending on the menu item setting ) 
→
Advanced settings
→
Status line:
)
Automatic map display in day or night mode (depending on the currently
active vehicle lighting)
Daytime map display
Night-time map display 

CABC187Navigation

Turn the split screen display on/off » page 182
Turn the selected POI categories display on/off » page 187, Tap map point
If the map scale of the 2D Map or 3D Map is greater than 10 km (5 miles), then
the map is automatically displayed as 2D and aligned in the direction of north.
If the scale is increased beyond this value, then the map is switched back to
the original representation.
Map scale
Fig. 235
Functional surfaces for the map
scale change
It is possible to change the map scale manually or to turn on the automatic
change of scale.
Symbols of the scale function surfaces
In the map area
A
» Fig. 235 the following context-dependent function surfa-
ces and information is displayed.
Current elevationMap view in reduced scaleSize of the manually set map scaleSize of the automatically set map scaleTurn on/off the automatic change of scale
Manual change of scale
Map scale can be change in the following ways.
▶ Turning the control knob  .
▶ Touching the screen with two fingers and pulling them apart or closing them
together.
Enabling automatic scaling ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface

→
 .
Tap the function surface  is highlighted in green.
DEThe automatic scale is only active as long as the map is centred on the vehicle
position (the function surface  or.  is hidden).
If the automatic scale is active, the map scale will change automatically de-
pending on the type of roads travelled (motorway - smaller map scale / town larger map scale) and from the manoeuvre to be carried out.
Turn off the automatic change of scale
▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface 
→ 
.
Tap the function surface 
is highlighted in white.
The turning off occurs likewise when the map is moved or the map scale is
changed manually.
Map view in reduced scale ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface

→
 or.

→
 .
The map scale is reduced for a few seconds and then restored.
Change map orientation
Fig. 236
Change the map orientation
Changing map orientation is possible under the following conditions. The map is in the 2D display.
The map is centred (the functional surface /
 is hidden).
The map scale is max. 10 km away.
With a larger map scale than 10 km, the map is automatically oriented towards
north.
A change of map orientation is only possible in the 2D display when the map is
centred on the vehicle position (the function surface  or.
 is hid-
den » page 189 , Map alignment ). 
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Alternative routes
With selection of alternative routes turned on, the following menu is displayed
after the calculation of a new route » Fig. 240.
 
Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling time and
distance travelled – the route is highlighted green
 
Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is nec-
essary - the route is highlighted in red
 
Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - the route is highlighted in orange
In the functional surfaces of the alternative routes, information on the route length estimated travel time and the following symbols are displayed (applies
to the Infotainment Columbus).
Use of a toll motorway
Use of a train / ferry
Using a toll tunnel
Use of a toll road
Using a vignette duty road
It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu-
lation of the remaining routes is completed.
Selecting the type of route will start the route guidance.
If no route selection is made within 30 s after the calculation of all routes, the
route guidance is automatically started according to the preferred route type.
Route calculation for the trailer
When driving with a trailer or any other accessory connected to the trailer
socket, we recommend that you switch on the trailer recognition, if necessary
to set the maximum speed for towing a trailer.
›
For calculating the route for towing a trailer, tap the functional surface in the
main navigation menu

→
Route options
→
 .
›
To set the top speed of the trailer, press the  button, then tap on the
functional surface 
→
Driver assistance
→ Trailer recognition →
Maximum speedfor trailer
.
Demo mode
The Demo mode provides a travel simulation to the entered destination. The
function offers the chance to travel through the calculated route “virtually”.
ABCWhen the Demo mode is turned on, a menu for route guidance in the Demo
mode or in normal operation is displayed before the start of route guidance.›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap the function surface 
Tap →
Advanced settings
→
Demo mode
.
When the demoMode is switched on, the route starting point can be defined.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap the functional surface 
Tap →
Advancedsettings
→
Define demo mode starting point
.
›
Define the starting point by entering the address or the current vehicle posi-
tion.
›
The demo mode starting pointcan also be set as long as the demo mode is
turned on by tap the desired map location and the menu item
Demo modestart
is selected » page 187 , Tap map point .
Graphical driving recommendations
Fig. 241
Driving recommendations / travel recommendation detail
The display of the graphical driving recommendations is in the split screen
Ma-noeuvre
as well as the display of the instrument cluster.
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
the following driving recommendations are shown
» Fig. 241 .
Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Driving recommendations with street names / road numbers, with the
route and the travel time to the manoeuvre place
Details of driving recommendation (is displayed near the manoeuvre)
Lane guidance
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
, Infotainment also announces TMC traffic obstruc-
tions and on motorways, car parks, petrol stations or restaurants. 
ABCD191Navigation

Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
199
Switch on/off ignition
200
Starting/stopping the engine
200
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
201
Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and
start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button .
WARNING■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
The ignition must always be switched during the journey when the en-
gine is idling. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident!
■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 205, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft, accident etc.!
■
Never run the engine in an enclosed space (e.g. in garages) - there is the
danger of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – there is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
push-start aid.
■
On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca-
ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally
left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
NoteDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. The engine will reach its oper-
ating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 199 first.
The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes it
more difficult for someone to attempt to steal or use your vehicle without au-
thorisation.
Immobilizer
The immobilizer enables the engine start exclusively using the original vehicle
keys.
Malfunction of the immobilizer
If the immobiliser components in the key fail, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A message appears in the display of the instrument cluster to explain
that the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until the steering lock engages.
›
On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv-
er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after-
wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been
locked.
Steering lock - unlock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the
ignition. If this is not possible, move the steering wheel slightly back and
forth and thereby unlock the steering lock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the car and close the driver's door.
Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only when
the ignition is switched on or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!199Starting-off and Driving

Switch on/off ignitionFig. 251
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock / starter button
Read and observe
and on page 199 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 251 -

Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Switching on /off ignition in vehicles with starter button
›
Press the » Fig. 251 -
 button, the ignition is turned on / off.
On vehicles with manual transmission the pedal must not be depressed to
switch on / off the ignition, otherwise the engine will start.
On vehicles with automatic transmission , the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed to switch on / off the ignition, otherwise the engine will start.
Starting/stopping the engine
Read and observe
and on page 199 first.
Before starting the engine
›
Switch on the parking brake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
For vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and » depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
123Starting the engine›On vehicles with Ignition lock, turn the key to position 3 and the engine
starts » Fig. 251 on page 200 
. Release the key, the engine will start auto-
matically.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position 1
. Re-
peat the starting process after 30 seconds.
›
On vehicles with starter button, press the button briefly » Fig. 251 on
page 200 - 
, the motor will start automatically.
For vehicles with Diesel engines the glow plug warning light 
illuminates
during starting. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes out.
Stopping the engine
›
Stopping the vehicle.
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, turn the key to position
1
» Fig. 251 on
page 200 .
›
On vehicles with
starter button, press the button » Fig. 251 on page 200 -
 ,
The engine and the ignition will be switched off simultaneously.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed
if the selector lever is in position P .
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been running for a prolonged period at high loads. Leave it to run
at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off.
Emergency shutdown of the engine in vehicles with starter button
The system is equipped with a protective device against accidental switching
off, the engine can only be shut off while driving in the event of an emergency.
›
Keep the button pressed » Fig. 251 on page 200 -
 or press it twice within 1
second.
After the emergency stop of the engine, the steering lock will remain un-
locked.
CAUTION
When the outdoor temperature is below -10 ° C, the selector lever when start-
ing must always be in P mode. 200Driving