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Infotainment Radio Blues
Owner's Manual
Blues
Infotainment anglicky 11.2013
S00.5614.20.20
5E0 012 720 CC
Note
Structure of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
At the beginning of this manual you will find a table of contents where all the topics described are arranged sequentially. At the end of this manual you will find an
alphabetical index.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbols

Denotes the end of a section.

Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.
®
Denotes a registered trademark.
Examples of the information listed in the Owner's Manual
Press the SETUP → Sound button.
This information indicates that you must first press the
lect and confirm the Sound menu.
SETUP
button and then se-
The “→” symbol indicates the next step.
Example of the menu, the available menus, menu items or functions.
xyz - the first menu level
■ xyz - the second menu level
■ xyz - the third menu level
■ xyz - the first menu level
■
Notes
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.
CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
Preface
You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with an Infotainment Radio Blues (hereafter called the
unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us.
The new operating concept allows you to make vehicle settings and to operate electronic systems centrally
from the device.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a
prerequisite for proper use of the unit.
Please note that these instructions are meant only as an addendum to the information presented in the
Owner's Manual of your vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in conjunction with the latest manual for
this vehicle. For a detailed description of some functions listed in these instructions, see the Owner's Manual
for your vehicle.
If you have any questions about your device, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)
Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
4
Description and operation of the device
5
Operating the device
6
Device settings
9
Audio
Radio
12
Media
14
Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Index
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Table of Contents
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation
ACC
Definition
Adaptive cruise control
AF
Alternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the current radio station
AM
Amplitude modulation - identification of the radio frequency
band
TCS
Traction Control of the drive wheels
DRM
Digital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or
restrict the use of digital media content
ESC
Electronic Stability Control
FM
Frequency modulation - identification of the radio frequency
band
HFP
Hands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®,, which allows for communication between a mobile phone and the hands-free equipment in the vehicle
ID3 tag
an additional feature of a music file, which allows for the display of artist, title, album name, etc.
KESSY
keyless unlocking, starting and locking
MP3
PI
compressed audio format
Program identification - Station identification by means of a
unique RDS code
PTY
Programme type - sorts radio stations into categories (such as
News, Sports, etc.) using the transmitted RDS code
RDS
Radio Data System - system for the transmission of additional
information for FM radio reception
TP
Traffic Program identification - program identifier for the
transmission of traffic information
VIN
Vehicle identification number
WMA
Windows Media Audio - compressed audio format
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Abbreviations
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Declaration of conformity
Introductory information

Important notes

ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
Warning statement
Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 4.
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Warning statement
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.

Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment components described in these operating instructions.
FCC § 15.19 Labelling requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the vehicle. For more information, please contact your ŠKODA Partner.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
The illustrations in this manual can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they
are only intended for general information.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC § 15.21 Information to user
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 a way that ensures that you are in full control of your
vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident!
■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■ High volumes can cause hearing damage.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 4.

INDUSTRY CANADA Statements
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Component protection

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 4.
Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protection.
The component protection was developed as a protection mechanism for:
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Introductory information

› impairment of factory-fitted control units or control units fitted by a specialist
Description of the device
garage following installation in another vehicle (after a theft, for example);
› impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle;
› the possibility of a legitimate installation or replacement of control units during
repairs at a ŠKODA specialist garage.
When component protection is activated, the following message appears on the
device display screen: Component theft protection - Restricted function. Switch
on ignition.
If the component protection does not deactivate when the ignition is switched
on, please contact a specialist garage.
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Description and operation of the device

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device
Switching the device on/off
Adjusting the volume
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
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6
6
Fig. 1 Description of the device
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2
3
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
 - Knob for switching the device on/off; adjusting the volume
Menu button for calls and confirmations
Function keys (the functions for these keys are described in the relevant
chapters)
Display
RADIO - Radio menu » page 12
MEDIA - Media menu » page 14
MUTE - Mute
SETUP - Device settings » page 9
CAR - Settings for the vehicle system » page 19
BACK - Return to higher-level menu
  - Backward and forward menu navigation (the key functions are described in the relevant chapters)
Introductory information
5
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Note
Switching the device on/off

The change in volume is displayed on the device display screen.
The corresponding symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted. .
Some connected sources allow the volume to be changed directly at the source.
Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a device power output of 4 x
20 W.
■
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
› Press the

■
■
■
■
knob to switch the device on or off.
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were
active before switching off the device will be restored.
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the unit will switch off automatically. After switching on the ignition, the unit is
turned on automatically.
Operating the device
If the device was switched off using the  knob, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Reduce the volume
 knob to the left.
button
or

knob.
CAUTION
Car speakers may be damaged if playback is too loud or distorted.
1)
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Description of the display in the Maxi DOT display » Owner's Manual, chapter Information system
Introductory information
Using the buttons on the operating lever » page 7
Using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel » page 8
If the ignition and the side light are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.
Muting
› Set the volume to 0 using the
8
Note
› Turn the
MUTE
7
7
Some features of the device are also displayed in the Maxi DOT display1). Depending on the vehicle equipment, these features can be operated as follows.
■
■
Increase the volume
 knob to the right.
› Turn the
› Press the

Operating via the device screen
Operating using the buttons on the control lever
Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel Audio menu
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
Adjusting the volume
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
If your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system, the device will switch off automatically after the engine has been turned off and the door opened.
When the ignition is switched off, the system switches off automatically after approx. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).


Operating via the device screen
Confirming menu/menu item
Confirm by pressing the menu button 2 .
Confirming function of menu/menu item
Confirm the function of menu/menu item F » Fig. 2 by pressing the corresponding button 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5.
Returning to higher-level menu
Return by pressing the BACK button.
Switching function on/off with “checkbox”
Switch the function on/off by pressing the menu button 2 .
Note
Greyed out menus or menu items are not enabled or available.
For some menus or menu items, the current setting is displayed, e.g. Distance:
km or Distance: mi.
■ If the device is not currently being used, the display will return to the higherlevel menu after a few seconds.
■
■

Operating using the buttons on the control lever
Fig. 3
Buttons on the control lever
Fig. 2 Displays

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
Display of menus, menu items and functions
A Currently selected menu/menu item
B Previous menu item
C Next menu item
D Higher-level menu
E Function with “checkbox”
›  - Function is switched on.
›  - Function is switched off
F Function of button 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5 in the current menu/menu item
Selecting menu/menu item
Select by turning the menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5.

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The individual menus and corresponding menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT
display can be operated using the buttons on the control lever.
A
A
B
Press and hold - open main menu
Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
Press briefly - select menu item or menu
Introductory information
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Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel - Audio menu

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The individual menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display in the Audio menu
can be operated using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel.
Fig. 4 Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons and dials
Control buttons and dials
Button/
diAction
al
» Fig. 4
Media
Press briefly
Change source, change frequency band
1
Press and hold
Switch between the Radio and Media operating modes, and open the most recent context status (e.g. the last radio station or track to
be played)a)
2
Press briefly
Switches tone on/offb)
Start/stop playback
2
Turn upwards
Increase the volume
2
Turn downwards
1
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Radio
Reduce the volume
Go to the next radio station stored in the station list
or to the next radio station stored in the preset listc)
Interrupt traffic report
Skip to next tracka)
3
Press briefly
3
Press and hold
Interrupt traffic report
Fast forwarda)
4
Press briefly
Go to the previous radio station stored in the station list
or to the next radio station stored in the preset list
Interrupt traffic report
Go to the previous track within 3 s of playback,
go to the start of the track after 3 sa)
4
Press and hold
Interrupt traffic report
Fast rewinda)
5
Press briefly
Interrupt traffic report
without function
5
Turn upwards
Display list of available stations
Scroll upwards
Switch to previous tracka)
Introductory information

a)
b)
c)
Button/
dial
» Fig. 4
Action
Radio
Media
5
Turn downwards
Display list of available stations
Scroll downwards
Skip to next tracka)
6
Press briefly
Open the main menu
Does not apply for AUX.
The sound is turned on again by pressing or turning dial 2 .
Context-dependent selection.
Note
Main menu
The buttons with the symbol  for voice control and  for the phone are not
supported by the device.
■

Device settings

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
Sound settings
Radio settings
Media settings
Device system settings
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First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
Fig. 5 Setup main menu


First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.
Opening the main menu for unit setup
SETUP .
› Press the button
Menu items in the main menu for device setup
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 10
■ Radio setup - Radio settings » page 10
■ Media - Media settings » page 10
■ System - System settings » page 11
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Introductory information
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■
Sound settings

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.
› Press the
■
■
■
■
■
■
SETUP
→ Sound button.
Bass - Bass settings
Mid - Mid-range settings
Treble - Treble settings
Balance - Sets the balance between the left and right-hand sides
Fader - Sets the balance between the front and the rear
Volume - Volume settings
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Volume after switching on
■ Traffic announcement - sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Speed-dependent vol. adjustment - increases the volume as speed increases
■ AUX volume - Adjusts the playback volume of an external source
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
Radio settings

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.
› Press the button
■
■
■
■
SETUP
→ Radio setup.
Radio text - Switches radio text display on/off
Alternative frequency (AF) - Activates/deactivates search for alternative frequencies for the station currently being listened to
Arrow keys - Sets the station selection function in RADIO mode
■ Station list - Switches all stations currently in range for the selected frequency band
■ Preset list - Switches only the stored stations in the selected frequency band
RDS regional - Activates/deactivates the automatic tracking of related regional
stations
■ Fixed - The selected regional station is kept permanently (another regional
station must be set manually if signal is lost)
■ Automatic - Automatic tracking of regional stations (the radio will automatically switch to another available regional station if reception is lost in the region in question)
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Introductory information
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■
■
PTY filter - Selects radio stations by the type of programme being broadcast
■ Off - Switches off
■ News - News
■ Music - Music
■ Sport - Sports
■ Culture - Culture
■ Special - Other
Station list sort - Sorts the saved radio stations
■ Default - by the programme identification (PI code)
■ A-Z - In alphabetical order and also based on the frequency number (if the station name changes during the programme, it can be displayed just at the end
of the list)
Name of station - Displays the station name
■ Variable - Allows changes to the station name
■ Fixed - The station name is fixed (suitable for the A-Z listing)
Delete presets - Deletes the stored stations in the device memory
Note

The Radio Data System (RDS) is used to transfer additional information. The
RDS enables program identification, program type identification (PTY), the reception of traffic reports (TP) or automatic station tracking, for example. If there is
sufficient reception, RDS-compatible radio stations will be displayed by station
name rather than station frequency.
■ The Alternative frequency (AF) function ensures that the best receivable frequency for the selected station is set automatically.
■ In countries where the RDS function is not adequately supported, the device
may not be fully functional. We therefore recommend switching off the RDS regional setting as well as the Alternative frequency (AF) setting, if applicable. Oth
erwise, these settings can affect the functionality of the radio.
■
Media settings

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.
› Press the button
SETUP
→ Media.

■
■
■
Activate AUX - Activates/deactivates AUX input
Mix/Repeat including subfolders - Activates/deactivates playback of the tracks
in the Mix and Repeat modes, including subfolders
Display ID3 tags - Activates/deactivates display of the artist, album and track
name in the device display screen1)
■
■

Device system settings

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.
› Press the button
■
■
■
1)
2)
3)
SETUP
→ System.
Language - Sets the device language2)
Time/date - Time and date settings
■ Time - Time settings
■ Date - Date settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches summer time adjustment on/off
■ Time format - Sets the time format
■ 24h
■ 12h
■ Date format - sets the date format
■ DD.MM.YYYY - Day - Month - Year
■ YYYY-MM-DD - Year - Month - Day
■ MM.DD.YYYY - Month - Day - Year
Units - Sets the units
■ Distance - Distance units
■ km - Kilometres
■ mi - Miles
■ Temperature - Temperature units
■ °C - Degrees Celsius
■ °F - Degrees Fahrenheit
■ Volume - Volume units
■ l - Litres
■ gall. (UK) - Gallons (UK)
■ gall. (US) - Gallons (US)
Speed - Speed units
km/h - Kilometres per hour
mph - Miles per hour
■ Consumption - Consumption units
■ l/100km - Litres per 100 kilometres
■ km/l - Kilometres per litre
■ mpg (US) - Miles per gallon (US)
■ mpg (UK) - Miles per gallon (UK)
■ Gas consumption - Gas consumption units
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
Display - screen setting
■ Brightness - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Medium - medium level
■ Darker - darker level
■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Clock in standby mode - Time display on the screen when the ignition is
switched on and the device switched off
Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device3)
Factory settings - Restore to factory settings
■ All - All settings
■ Sound - Sound settings
■ Radio setup - Radio settings
■ Vehicle - Vehicle system settings
■ Media - Media settings
■ System - System settings
■ Driving profile - Choice of driving mode
Display off - Activates/deactivates the screen in power-saving mode, where the
screen is black (the screen can be switched on again by pressing any button)
System information - Displays system information
■ Versions data - Displays version information
■ Device part number: ... - Device part number
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software version: ... - Version of the software used

■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights used
■
■
■
■
■
■
Regardless of the setting, the ID3 tag is always displayed in the Audio menu in the MAXI DOT display.
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) can not always be guaranteed.
If a sound is currently played from the USB data carrier, this function is not active.
Introductory information
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Symbol
Audio
Radio

Introduction
a)
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
Search for and save radio stations
Selecting a frequency band and radio station
Activating/deactivating traffic programme TP
Importance

Radio station from the station list is a station from the
preset list

Automatic playing of available radio stations for 10 seconds
PTY (programme type) - refers to the type of programme transmitted by the radio station.
Search for and save radio stations
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
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.
If no memory group is displayed for the frequency bands,
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
› press the
The device allows you to receive a radio broadcast in the FM or AM frequency
bands and to receive additional information from the RDS station in the FM frequency band.
The station search is influenced by selecting the PTY filter function » page 10 and
by switching the TP function on or off.
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.
Accessing radio mode in main menu
RADIO button.
› Press the
Symbols in the display
Symbol
Importance

Sound is muted

Traffic information station
, , , 
a)

button → press menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5.
Search options
TP - switches traffic programme on/off » page 14
Manual - Manual station search
Scan - Successive play of all available stations in the current frequency band or
the current station buttons for five seconds each
■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current radio station
■ Skip - Selects another radio station
■ Auto store - Automatic station search
Manual station search
Pressing the Manual button starts a manual station search.
The most recently tuned radio station plays.
 

RADIO
■
■
■
Main menu


Station without traffic information
Currently selected frequency band and memory group
Radio station is selected based on desired station topic » page 10, Radio settings
The manual station search is initiated by turning the menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on
page 5 or using the buttons   .
Pressing the OK button ends the manual station search at the currently tuned radio station.
Automatic station search
Pressing the Auto store button starts an automatic station search.
Auto store... is displayed on the device display screen when searching and storing.
At the end of the automatic station search, the five radio stations with the stron
gest signal are stored in the memory group for the current frequency band.
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Audio
If radio stations have already been stored under the preset buttons, then the station keys will be overwritten with newly located stations after the automatic station search.
Pressing the RADIO → button and the corresponding button 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5
for the memory group
Storing stations
Set the desired radio station and press and hold the corresponding button
3 » Fig. 1 on page 5 until a beep is heard. The station is stored in the device
memory and its name appears above the corresponding button 3 .
repeatedly pressing the
memory groups.
Selecting a frequency band and radio station
or

RADIO
button prompts the device to switch between the
Press the menu button 2 to confirm the selected memory group.
Selecting radio stations
Depending on the setting of the Arrow keys » page 10, Radio settings, the device
sets a radio station from the following list in the current frequency band:
■
■
List of available stations
List of stations stored in the device memory
Briefly pressing the button
or next radio station.

or

prompts the device to switch to the previous
Press and hold the button  or  to start the search in the selected direction
and stop at the next radio station.
or
Turning the menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5 will prompt the device to switch to
the previous or next radio station.
Press the menu button 2 to select the set station.
Five presets are available in each memory group.
In addition to the station name, the type of program broadcast by the radio station according to PTY 1) will also be displayed.
If the station is stored in the device memory, then the symbol  will also be displayed.
Fig. 6 Main menu/selecting the frequency band

The device will automatically search for radio stations if no list of available stations is available.

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.
Selecting a frequency band
The device can receive the frequency bands FM (FM1 and FM2 memory group) and
AM (AM1 and AM2 memory group).
1)
PTY (programme type) - refers to the type of programme transmitted by the radio station.
Audio
13
Adjusting additional functions
USB and AUX inputs
Activating/deactivating traffic programme TP

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.
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First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
Certain radio stations transmit traffic reports. The device enables playback of
these traffic reports.
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect different source types » page 15.
› Press the
When the source has been connected, the device starts to automatically play audio files in alphabetical order.
RADIO
button → menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5 → TP.
Screen display
The functionality of the traffic monitoring system is displayed in the screen by the
symbol  in conjunction with the station name (e.g. in the station list or preset
list).
WARNING
Never place external sources on the console panel. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■ Never place external sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the occupants.
■ Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving
manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■ Always route the connection cable for the external source such that it does
not restrict you when driving.
■
If the radio station does not broadcast traffic reports, or if no traffic stations can
be found (due to a general radio reception interruption, for example), then the
symbol is displayed on the screen.  
If a radio station is tuned in that does not support traffic reports,  then the most
suitable station is automatically set in the background in order to ensure the
continuous reception of traffic reports.
The device will function in exactly the same way with the selected frequency
band.
When playing in Media mode, the most recently selected radio station continues
to be received in the background if this station supports traffic reports.
CAUTION
Interrupting/stopping the traffic programme
When the traffic programme is being received, Traffic announcement is displayed
on the device display screen along with the following options:
■
■
TP off - Switches off the traffic announcement currently being broadcast
Cancel - Deactivates the traffic programme function

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting sources
Supported sources and file formats
Operation
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Audio
Note
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for instructions on operating the external source.
Media

Do not store any important data on the connected external sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected devices.
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Selecting sources
Symbols in the display
Symbol
Importance

Track repeat

Folder/source repeat

Random play
, 

Currently selected audio source
Auto-play function for 10 seconds

Supported sources and file formats

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 14.
Supported sources
USB devices
USB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special software)
Other external
sources
Fig. 7 Main menu/USB operation

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 14.
Accessing main menu in media mode
› Press the button MEDIA .
Selecting the audio source
■ USB - Changes to an external audio source connected to the USB input1) » page 17
■ AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX input » page 17
1)
Portable playback devices with AUX connection, MTP (MSC)
players
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most products and
media available on the various markets. However, it is possible that some devices,
media or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Supported files
Audio files
Codec type (file
formats)
File suffix
Playlists
MPEG-1/2 (layer 3)
Windows Media Audio
7, 8, 9 and 10
mp3
wma
m3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asx
The name of the artist, the album and the title of the played file can be displayed
if the information is available as a so-called ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is available, only
the folder name is displayed.
To ensure good playback, we recommend using compressed MP3 files at a bit rate
of at least 160 kb/s. For audio files with variable bitrates, the indicated remaining

playback time does not correspond to the actual remaining playback time.
Operating a connected external audio source is only possible with certain restrictions, depending on
the type of the connected device.
Audio
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Button
The WMA files can only be played if they are not additionally copyrighted by DRM.
These kinds of WMA files are not supported by the device.

Action
The more files, folders or playlists on one source, the longer it will take to read
the source. It is a good idea to create subfolders with files (e.g. by artist or album
names) in order to save time.
Press briefly
Source properties
Specifications for USB
sources
File system for the USB
source
File properties
Bitrate
Sampling rate
Press and hold
USB 1.x and 2.x or higher with USB 2.x support
(the maximum data transfer speed will then correspond to the USB 2.x speed)
Speed class of max. 480 Mb/s
Button
Action
Press and hold
Button /
Action
max. 320 kb/s
max. 48 kHz

Press briefly
Operation

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnon page 14.
ings
The  and  buttons always affect the audio source currently being listened to,
regardless of the menu being used.
It is also possible to change tracks using the buttons 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5 from
within the menu of the audio source currently being played.
A list of buttons 3 is displayed in the menu of the audio source currently being
played after the menu button 2 is turned.
■
■
Play - Plays the current track
Up - Returns to a higher level
Press menu button 2 to start playback of the current track or to open the current folder.
Audio
Fast rewind of the track
Function
Go to the start of the next track
Fast forward of the track
Function
Playback/pause: the play function is stopped in the
current position and the symbol changes to  - when
pressed again, playback will continue from this position.
Button 
Action
Press briefly
Press and hold
Function
Go to the start of the track being played if the track
has been playing for more than 3 seconds
Go to the start of the previous track if the track has
been playing for less than 3 seconds
Fast rewind of the track
Button 
Action
Press briefly
Press and hold
Button 
Action
Press briefly
16
Go to the start of the previous track if the track has
been playing for less than 3 seconds

Press briefly
FAT16, VFAT, FAT32
Function
Go to the start of the track being played if the track
has been playing for more than 3 seconds
Function
Go to the start of the next track
Fast forward of the track
Function
Scrolling down in folders

Button 
Action
USB and AUX inputs
Function
Press briefly
Scrolling up in folders

Fig. 8
USB and AUX inputs
Adjusting additional functions

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 14.
› Press the
■
■
■
■
■
MEDIA
button → menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5.
TP - switches traffic programme on/off
 - Displays the artist, album and track name from ID3 tag1)
Repeat - Sets repeat play
■ Off - Switches repeat function off
■ Track - Repeats the current track
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
Mix - Random playback
■ Off - Switches random playback function off
■ All - Sets random playback of all tracks in the current audio source
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
Scan - Consecutive playback of the tracks for 10 seconds
■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current track
■ Skip - Selects another track
■ Cancel - Changes to the track played originally

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 14.
Die MDI (USB and AUX) inputs are located above the storage compartment at the
front of the centre console » Fig. 8.
The device can be used to play audio files from sources connected via these inputs, either directly or via a connection cable available from ŠKODA Genuine Accessories.
Adjusting the playback volume of the source
The playback volume of the source can be adjusted by turning the


knob.
Depending on the connected source, the output volume can be adjusted at this
source » page 10, Sound settings.
AUX input
External audio sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from your
device.
The standard 3.5-mm jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the external audio
source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
USB input
External audio sources connected to the USB input cannot be operated from your
device.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:
› Press the button
1)
SETUP
→ System → Remove USB device safely.

If there are no artist, album and track names available in the file being played, the folder or file name
is displayed.
Audio
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Do not use USB extension cables or adapters. This can impair the function of the
connected source.
USB hubs are not supported.
CAUTION
The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!
Note
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. This depends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
■ See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the external
audio source.
■ Some devices connected via USB can be charged via the device.
■
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Audio

Selecting driving mode
Vehicle systems
Fig. 9
Button for selecting the driving
mode
Vehicle settings

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode
Driving assistants
Deactivating traction control (ASR)
Speed limit for winter tyres
Light
Visibility
Opening and closing
Seats
Setting Climatronic
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
Vehicle status
Details of the multifunction display
Service
Resetting to factory settings
19
20
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
23
23
23
24
24

The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
the three preset driving modes (Normal, Sport and Eco), or to the Individual driving mode, which allows customised settings to be applied.
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the  » Fig. 9symbol lights
up in the button.
Open the main menu
› Press the button  » Fig. 9.
■
Normal - Activates Normal mode
Info - Displays the mode settings
Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
Individual - Activates the Individual mode
■ Settings - Individual settings
■ Steering action - Sets the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Engine - Sets the engine (drive) characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
■
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
■
■
Note
The individual systems are described in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual.
For safety reasons, if any system functions are disabled, then some functions,
such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after switching
the ignition off and on.
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
■
■

Vehicle systems

19
■
■
■
■

ACC driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
Advanced FrontLighting System (AFS) - Sets the characteristics of the
adaptive headlights
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
Air conditioning - Sets the Climatronic characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Eco - Economical
Reset - Sets the mode to Normal
Parking aid: Explanation of graphic
A Obstacle detected in the scanned area (the vehicle can still continue to travel
in the direction of the obstacle)
B Obstacle detected in the collision area (do not continue to drive in the direction of the obstacle)
More information on the parking aid can be found in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual, chapter Assistance systems.
› Press the button
■
Note
If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the "Select driving
mode" main menu, it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch itself off.
■

Driving assistants
■
Fig. 10 Parking assistance: Illustrations
1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with driving mode selection option » page 19, Selecting driving mode.
20
Vehicle systems
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
CAR
→ Assistants.
Front Assist - Sets the assistant for distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Active - Activates/deactivates the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activates/deactivates advance warning function
■ Display distance warning - Activates/deactivates distance warnings
ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control
■ Distance - Sets the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Very close - Very small distance
■ Close - Small distance
■ Medium - Medium distance
■ Far - Large distance
■ Very far - Very large distance
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise control is active1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
Park Assist - Sets the parking aid
■ Front volume - Adjusts the volume of the front sensors
■ Front tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the front sensors
■ Rear volume - Adjusts the volume of the rear sensors
■ Rear tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the rear sensors
■ Audio lowering - Lowers the volume
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Light - Slight lowering of the volume

Medium - Medium lowering of the volume
Strong - Strong lowering of the volume
ProActive passenger protection - Activates/deactivates proactive passenger
protection
Fatigue detection - Activates/deactivates the fatigue detection function
■
■
■
■

Deactivating traction control (ASR)

■
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the
CAR
■
button → ASR off - Switches deactivation of traction control
(ASR) on/off.
Light Assist - Activates/deactivates the head light assist function
Automatic headlight control (rain) - Activates/deactivates automatic headlight control in rain
■ Daytime running lights - Activates/deactivates daytime running lights
■ Lane change flash - Activates/deactivates lane change flashing
■ Travel mode - Sets the travel mode
■ Left-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
■ Right-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument lighting - Sets the brightness of the instrument/switch lighting
■ Footwell light - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
Coming home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination period after leaving the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
Leaving home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe
riod after unlocking the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
■
■

■
Speed limit for winter tyres

› Press the button
■
■
Visibility
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
CAR

→ Winter tyres limit.
› Press the button
Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning function
Warning at: ... km/h - Sets the speed for the warning
■
Note
This function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the button
■

■
Light
CAR
→ Lights.
Light Assist - Sets the light assist
■ Switch-on time - Sets the sensitivity of the light sensor to the change in intensity of the ambient light
■ Early - High sensitivity
■ Medium - Medium sensitivity
■ Late - Low sensitivity
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
CAR
→ Vision.
Mirrors - Adjusts the mirrors
■ Synchronous mirror adjustment - Activates/deactivates synchronous mirror
adjustment
■ Lowering in reverse - Activates/deactivates the lowering of the front passenger mirror when reversing
■ Fold in while parking - Activates/deactivates folding of the mirrors via remote
control or using the sensor in the handle (KESSY)
Wipers - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
■ Automatic wiping in rain - Activates/deactivates automatic windscreen wiping in rain
■ Automatic rear wiper - Activates/deactivates automatic rear window wiping

Opening and closing

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the button
CAR
→ Opening/closing.

Vehicle systems
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■
Windows - Sets the window operation
Convenience opening - Sets the convenience opening
■ Off - Deactivates convenience opening
■ All windows - All windows
■ Driver - Driver's window only
Central locking - Settings for opening and closing of doors
■ Door unlocking - Sets the door unlocking
■ All - All doors
■ Single door - Driver's door or driver's or passenger door with KESSY system
■ Driver side - Doors on the driver's side or on the driver's or passenger's side
with KESSY system
■ Automatic locking - Activates/deactivates automatic locking when setting off
and unlocking after removing the ignition key
Alarm system confirmation - Activates/deactivates acoustic signals when unlocking/locking a vehicle with an anti-theft alarm system

■
■
■
Open the main menu
› Press the button SETUP on the Climatronic control panel.
Explanation of graphic
A Function On - illuminated line
B Function off - greyed-out line
C Set interior temperature on driver's side
D Set interior temperature on front passenger's side
E Set airflow direction
■
■
■
■
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the button
■
CAR
Setting Climatronic
Fig. 11 Main menu Climatronic
22
Vehicle systems
Note
→ Seats.
Store driver's seat position on key - Activates/deactivates the storage of the
driver's seat position and exterior mirror position in the remote control key
when locking the vehicle
Profile - Sets the Climatronic operating mode
Light - Low power, quiet operation
Medium - Basic power
■ Strong - High power
 - Activates/deactivates automatic air recirculation
 - Activates/deactivates quick interior heating
 - Access to the auxiliary heater and ventilation settings » page 23
■
■

Seats

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■ The Climatronic Profile mode can be set by pressing the button 3 » Fig. 1 on
page 5 again.
■ If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the Climatronic menu,

it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch itself off.
Note
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
■ Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactivated again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of the
preset times.
■ In the selection of the day in the preset time, there is an option between Sunday and Monday without the specified day. If this setting is made, the vehicle will
be ready for use at the selected time, regardless of the current day.
■ The system in operation switches off on expiration of the running time or can
be deactivated by pressing the direct on/off button  or by using the radio remote control.
■ If a different time is set » page 11, Device system settings, the activated preset
time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated.

Fig. 12 Screen information and selection of the preset time

Open the main menu
› Press on  in the main Climatronic menu » page 22 or press the
Auxiliary heater for vehicles with manual air conditioning.
CAR
button →
Explanation of graphic
A Next start: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
B Set operating mode, set operating duration
C Activated preset time - illuminated line
■
■
■
■
Vehicle status
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
Timer - Selects the preset times when the vehicle is to be ready for use
■ Timer 1 - Preset time 1
■ Timer 2 - Preset time 2
■ Timer 3 - Preset time 3
Mode - Sets the operating mode
■ Heating - Heating mode
■ Ventilation - Ventilation mode
Timer off - Switches off the preset time
Settings - Sets the day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
■ Timer 1 - Sets the preset time 1
■ Timer 2 - Sets the preset time 2
■ Timer 3 - Sets the preset time 3
■ Set running time - Sets the time frame in which to run the device (10 - 60 minutes)
After setting the desired time, press the button
BACK
to save the preset time.

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the button
■
■
■
CAR
→ Vehicle status.
Convenience consumers - Displays up to three consumers that use the largest
share of fuel and displays the fuel consumption required to run all convenience
consumers; see » Vehicle Owner's Manual, chapter Economical driving and environmental sustainability
Tyre pressure monitoring - Starts a new calibration process for the tyre pressure monitor
Start/stop status - Displays information about the status of the START-STOP

system
Details of the multifunction display

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the button
■
■
CAR
→ Driving data.
Current consumption - Activates/deactivates the current fuel consumption display in the instrument cluster
Travelling time - Activates/deactivates the travelling time display in the instru
ment cluster
Vehicle systems
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■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Distance travelled - Activates/deactivates the display of the distance travelled
in the instrument cluster
Average speed - Activates/deactivates the average speed display in the instrument cluster
Average consumption - Activates/deactivates the average consumption display
in the instrument cluster
Digital speed - Activates/deactivates the digital speed display in the instrument
cluster
Oil temperature - Activates/deactivates the oil temperature display in the instrument cluster
Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning display
in the instrument cluster
Coolant temperature - Activates/deactivates the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster
Refuel quantity - Activates/deactivates the refuel quantity display in the instrument cluster
Eco tips - Activates/deactivates the display of tips for economical driving in the
instrument cluster
Convenience consumers - Activates/deactivates the consumption display for
convenience consumers in the instrument cluster
Reset Since start driving data - Resets the single-trip memory in the instrument cluster display
Reset Long-term driving data - Resets the long-term memory in the instrument

cluster display
Service

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the button
■
■
■
CAR
→ Service.
Oil change service - Overdue engine oil change
■ Oil change service due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance until
the next engine oil change
Inspection - Compulsory inspection
■ Inspection due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance until the
next inspection
Vehicle ID - Displays the vehicle identification number
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Vehicle systems

Resetting to factory settings

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
› Press the
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
CAR
button → Factory settings.
All - Resets settings for all menu items
Assistants - Resets the Assistants menu item settings
Vision - Resets the Vision menu item settings
Lights - Resets the Lights menu item settings
Opening/closing - Resets the Opening/closing menu item settings
Seats - Resets the Seats menu item settings
Driving data - Resets the Driving data menu item settings

Index
A
Adjusting the volume
AF
AM
Anti-theft device
Audio
Media
Multi-function steering wheel
Radio
Automatic headlight in rain
Automatic locking
Automatic rear windscreen wiping
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain
AUX
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
Settings
6
10
13
4
12
14
8
12
21
21
21
21
10, 17
23
E
Eco tips
23
F
Factory settings
Fatigue detection system
File formats
FM
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in
while parking
Frequency band
Head Light Assist
22
22
22
21
4
7
23
D
Date
Daytime running lights
Declaration of conformity
Description and operation of the device
Description of the device
9
7, 11
7
9
19
11
20
15
13
21
13
H
C
Climatronic
Automatic air recirculation
Automatic mode
Operating mode
COMING HOME
Component protection
Control lever
Convenience consumers
Device
Settings
Device screen
Device screen display
Device settings
Driving mode
11
21
4
5
5
21
I
ID3 tag
Important notes
Instrument lighting
Introductory information
Component protection
Declaration of conformity
10
4
21
4
4
4
L
Lane change flash
Language
LEAVING HOME
Light sensor - light switch-on time
21
11
21
21
M
7, 8
17
14
17
17
15
16
15
10
15
17
10, 17
MAXI DOT
MDI
Media
Adjusting additional functions
AUX
File formats
Operation
Selecting sources
Settings
Supported media
USB
Mix
Multi-function steering wheel
Audio
Multifunction display
8
23
O
Operating the device
Control lever
Device
5, 6
7
7
P
Parking aid
PI
ProActive passenger protection
PTY
20
10
20
10
R
Radio
Save radio stations
Search for radio stations
Selecting a radio station
Settings
Symbols
Traffic programme (TP)
RDS
12
12
12
13
10
12
14
10
Index
25
Remote control key memory function
Repeat
22
17
Travel light - travel mode
Tyre pressure monitor
12
Units
Unlocking doors
USB
S
U
Save radio stations
Scan
Media
Radio
Search for radio stations
Seats
Settings
Selecting a radio station
Selecting driving mode
Selecting sources
Settings
Device
Device system
Driving mode
Media
Radio
Sound
Volume
Setup
Sound
Settings
Speed limit for winter tyres
START-STOP
Switching the device off
Switching the device on
Synchronous adjustment of both mirrors
System
Settings
17
12
12
22
13
19
15
9
11
19
10
10
10
6
9
10
21
23
6
6
21
11
Tilting the mirror surface - lowering in reverse
Time
TP
Traffic programme
Index
21
11
12, 14
14
11
21
17
V
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle settings
Auxiliary heating and ventilation
Climatronic
Details of the multifunction display
Driving assistant
Light
Opening and closing
Resetting to factory settings
Seats
Service
Speed limit for winter tyres
Traction control (ASR)
Vehicle status
Visibility
Vehicle systems
Version
Versions data
VIN number
Visual parking system (OPS)
24
19
23
22
23
20
21
21
24
22
24
21
21
23
21
19
11
11
24
20
W
Window convenience operation
T
26
21
23
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Please understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and engineering may therefore be introduced at any time. The information about appearance, performances, dimensions, weight, standards and functions of the vehicle is correct at the time of publication. Some equipment might only be introduced at a later date, or might only be offered in certain markets; information is
provided by ŠKODA Partners. It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be
made based on the data, illustrations and descriptions contained in this Owner's
Manual.
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