2017 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner´s Manual

Display for the selection of the source of text messages (this applies to theInfotainment Columbus with the SIM card slot in the external module)If a SIM card used only for data services is located in the external module and if
a phone that supports the Bluetooth

Data connection
Internet connection
Infotainment Columbus
Fig. 198
WLAN (Wi-Fi) / Bluetooth

Setting the Infotainment hotspot
The Infotainment hotspot is factory set.
The setting can be changed in menu item 

Connecting the Infotainment system to the hotspot of the external device

CAUTIONTo establish the connection, it is necessary that the date and time in Infotain-
ment are set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS signal,
then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS signal
reception.
Note

v We recommend that you use extension cables from

If route guidance is taking place at this moment in Infotainment, then there
is the option to start the route guidance in the “Android Auto” application. And
vice versa, if route guidance is currently taking place in the “Android Auto”
application, then there is the possibility that this will be terminated by the
start of route guidance by the Infotainment system.
main menu
Fig. 203
Android Auto: Main menu
Main menu

If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is terminated by starting the route guidance in the “Apple CarPlay” application. And vice versa, if route guidance is currently taking place in the “Apple
CarPlay” application, then this will be terminated by the start of route guid-
ance by the Infotainment system.
Note
Some phone features of the connected external device can be operated in the
display of the instrument cluster