Interesting features Frequently Asked Questions How does the START-STOP system work? » page 204 ▶ ▶ Which assist sys. can be used when parking? » page 218 » page 228 How does the reversing camera work? » page 224 ▶ Before starting off ▶...
Establishing a connection via the CarStick Unlocking and opening Table of Contents device Unlocking and locking Connection via a SIM card in the external Liability for defects and ŠKODA warranty for Anti-theft alarm system module new cars Manually operated tailgate Electric boot lid Accident data recorder (Event Data Safety...
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Media Command Brakes and Parking Infotainment Operation Manual gear changing and pedals Introductory information Automatic transmission Telephone Important information Running in the engine and economical Introductory information Infotainment Overview driving Pairing and connecting Avoiding damage to your vehicle Infotainment operation Use the SIM card in the external module Infotainment operation Assist systems...
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General Maintenance Technical data Care and maintenance Technical data Service work, adjustments and technical Basic vehicle data alterations Vehicle-specific details per engine type Service intervals Index Cleaning and care Inspecting and replenishing Fuel Engine compartment Engine oil Coolant Brake fluid Vehicle battery Wheels Wheels and tyres...
One of the conditions for service from the ŠKODA warranty is that all service Liability for defects and ŠKODA warranty for new cars work has been carried out in a timely and adequate manner and in accordance with ŠKODA AUTO provisions. It must be proven that service work has been Materials defect liability carried out properly and in accordance with the ŠKODA AUTO provisions Your ŠKODA Partner, as a vendor, is liable to you for material damage to your...
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If your vehicle should break down during a journey due to an unexpected de- fect, you can claim services to ensure your continued mobility under the terms of the mobility warranty, including the following services: Breakdown assis- tance at the site of the breakdown and towing to a ŠKODA Service Partner, technical assistance on the phone or on-site commissioning.
Reading out the EDR requires special equipment with specific access authori- Accident data recorder (Event Data Recorder) zation and a legally prescribed diagnostic connection in the vehicle “on-board diagnostics”), and the ignition will need to be switched on. The vehicle is equipped with a device that serves as an accident data recorder (referred to solely as “EDR”...
- or enter the following address in your web trations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only intended to browser. provide general information. http://go.skoda.eu/owners-manuals ŠKODA AUTO pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development › Select the desired model.
Notes Terms used “Specialist” - Workshop - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist can be a ŠKODA Partner, a ŠKODA Service Partner, or an independent workshop. “ŠKODA Service Partner” - A workshop that has been contractually author- ised by ŠKODA AUTO or its distribution partner to perform service work on ŠKODA vehicles and to sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
The Care ConnectServices enable information / breakdown / emergency, the browser. transmission of information concerning the vehicle condition to the selected http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity service partner or to control some vehicle functions by means of installed in the mobile phone ŠKODA Connect-Application.
QR code » Fig. The registration and activation take place according to the instructions on the http://go.skoda.eu/connect-portal following pages. Select the country and the language and click “Continue”. A menu for After entering the following address in your web browser or by scanning the the application will appear.
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Activation in Infotainment Completion of registration and activation › Start the ŠKODA Connect Portal » page 11. If you are still logged in, tap the button to restore the page. › Select a service provider and enter the required information (without this step some services remain inoperative).
By deactivating the Care Connect services, the vehicle stops sending data, e.g. Management of online services information on the vehicle position. By deactivating the Infotainment Online services, no services are available to the Infotainments function extension » page By activating private mode or by deactivating any online service, the emer- gency, info or breakdown call remains fully functional.
Status of Online Services Fig. 8 Status of Online Services in In- fotainment In the Infotainment » Fig. 8 status line, information on the status of the Online Services is displayed. A data connection is available. No data connection is available. Disabled services Infotainment online, / New online updates available.
Emergency call Fig. 9 Emergency call button This services automatically establishes a connection to the emergency call centre in the event of a serious accident with airbag or seat belt pretensioner triggering. The emergency call centre simultaneously receives information on the accident, e.g.
Care Connect Services Remote access to the vehicle Proactive service Fig. 11 ŠKODA Connect application With the remote access to the vehicle service, you can access some vehicle functions via the ŠKODA Connect Portal or the ŠKODA Connect application installed on your mobile phone. Fig.
For more information on the available services, see the ŠKODA Connect web- Infotainment Online services site» page Main menu and overview of services Note Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen. The availability of the services listed always refers to the respective period of validity of the contract.
Internet connection Amundsen Infotainment connection types Columbus Infotainment connection types Fig. 14 WLAN/Carstick Fig. 13 WLAN / Bluetooth® / SIM card The Infotainment can be connected to the Internet in one of the following The Infotainment can be connected to the Internet in one of the following ways »...
Establishing a connection to the WLAN hotspot Switch on WLAN Select a hotspot Fig. 15 Switch on WLAN Fig. 16 Select a hotspot › › Switch on the ignition. Look for and select the desired hotspot, see steps › › In Infotainment, switch on the WLAN function, see steps If necessary, enter the password, see steps Internet connection...
® Connecting to the telephone using the Bluetooth profile rSAP ® Turn on Bluetooth Connect your phone Valid for Infotainment Columbus. Fig. 18 Connect your phone Fig. 17 Switch on Bluetooth® › In Infotainment, look for and select your phone, see steps ›...
Establishing a connection via the CarStick device Connecting a CarStick device Establishing a connection Applies to Infotainment Amundsen. Fig. 20 Establishing a connection › With first use, select the data services setting and the desired data service provider, see steps Fig.
Connection via a SIM card in the external module Insert the SIM card and choose mobile services Establishing a connection Valid for Infotainment Columbus. Fig. 22 Establishing a connection Fig. 21 Using the SIM card › If necessary, enter the PIN code of the SIM card, see steps ›...
Driving safety Safety Passive Safety In the interests of traffic safety, the following information must be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by your passengers or mobile phone calls). General information ▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al- ...
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Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel WARNING can be reached with your arms at a slight angle. The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match the ■ Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to ...
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Adjusting the steering wheel position Passenger’s correct seating position Read and observe on page 24 first. For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow- ing instructions must be observed. Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas- ...
WARNING (Continued) Seat belts The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct ■ one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to Using seat belts protect and the risk of injury increases. ...
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In the case of pregnant women, the lap part of the belt must be positioned as Correct routing of seat belt low as possible on the pelvis to avoid exerting any pressure on the lower abdo- » Fig. 25 - . Seat belt height adjusters for front seats ›...
› Adjust the belt height (applies to the front seats). Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor collisions, in the case of a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced. Fasten ›...
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with Airbag system the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is thus reduced. Description of the airbag system Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the let- ...
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The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on. Safety instructions When triggered, the airbag is filled with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the airbag is carried out in a fraction of a second. Fig. 30 Safe distance from the steering Upon inflation of the airbag, smoke is released.
WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing The airbag system operates using pressure sensors located in the front ■ ■ child seat on the front passenger seat » page 31, Airbag deactivation. If doors.
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› Deactivating an airbag should be considered in cases such as the ones Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » › below. Carefully insert the key into the slot in the key switch as far as the stop. ›...
WARNING (Continued) Transporting children safely Pay particular attention to the information provided by the manufacturer ■ of the child safety seat regarding the correct routing of the belt. Seat belts Child seat which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even in mi- ...
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Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible. ▶ Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat (variant 1) With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit- ▶ Does not apply to Taiwan tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
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Child safety and the side airbag Classification of child seats Read and observe on page 33 first. Fig. 34 Incorrect seated position of a Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard. child who is not properly se- Group Weight of the child cured –...
First, remove the caps in order to access the locking eyes» Fig. 35. After Fastening systems removing the child seat, replace he caps. attachment points of the system WARNING Always refer to the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat ■...
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Size class of Group Front passenger seat Rear seats outside Rear seat middle the child seat IL-SU 15-25 kg IL-SU 22-36 kg The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat. If the front passenger seat is fitted with system attachment points, it is suitable for the installation of an child seat with “Semi-Universal” approval. IL-SU The seat is suitable for installation of a ...
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Fig. 37 Cockpit example for LHD Operation...
Storage compartment Operation Operating lever for adaptive cruise control Steering wheel locking lever Cockpit Depending on equipment fitted: Overview Ignition lock ▶ Starter button ▶ Electric power windows Handbrake lever Electric exterior mirror adjustment Depending on equipment fitted: Door opening lever ▶...
The brightness of the instrument illumination is set automatically depending Instruments and warning lights on the ambient lighting throughout. If the visibility is poor and the lights are not on, the brightness of the instrument lighting reduces to alert the driver to Instrument cluster switch on the lights in due time.
Operating range - The pointer is in the range The capacity of the fuel tank for petrol/diesel is approximately 50 litres for ve- hicles with front-wheel drive, and approximately 55 litres for vehicles with High temperature range - The pointer is in the range .
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EPC fault light (petrol engine) » page 45 Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) » page 50 Safety systems » page 45 Service » page 51 Tyre pressure » page 45 The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or faults. Brake pads »...
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Handbrake Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Read and observe on page 42 first. Read and observe on page 42 first. lights up – the handbrake has been applied. illuminates – the ACC delay is not sufficient. ...
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Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY) If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er- ror. Please move the steering wheel. flashes MOVE STEERING WHEEL You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe- ▶...
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Seek help from a specialist garage. ▶ Emission control system The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch Read and observe on page 42 first. lights up for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on. ...
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Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu- ▶ Brake linings vres. Read and observe on page 42 first. ▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation pressures » page 285.
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Trailer turn signal lights Automatic gearbox Read and observe on page 42 first. Read and observe on page 42 first. flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on. Gearbox overheated The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay. If a trailer is hitched and the warning light is not flashing, one of the trailer ...
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When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and let it cool. ▶ and indicates the current belt status! Continue your journey only after the warning light has disappeared. ▶...
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Fault on the engine oil level sensor WARNING lights Oil sensor: please visit workshop. Always adjust the speed and driving style to the actual weather, road, ter- ■ OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP rain and traffic conditions. The diesel particulate filter reaches very high temperatures - there is a ■...
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Display of a low temperature Front assist Read and observe on page 42 first. Read and observe on page 42 first. lights up – the outside temperature is below +4 °C. Illuminates ▶ Front Assist has recognised the risk of a collision or automatically triggered WARNING an emergency braking manoeuvre »...
Service Information system Read and observe on page 42 first. Driver information system lights up – information regarding a service appointment that is due Display in the instrument cluster » page 58, Service interval display. Fig. 42 Display types: MAXI DOT/Segment Display Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis- play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information »...
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Warning lights of the START-STOP system Gear recommendation Engaged gear / gear recommendation Selector lever positions for the automatic gearbox Fig. 44 Outside temperature Information on the selected Warning lights gear / Gear recommendation Driving data (multifunction display) Total distance travelled Distance travelled by resetting the memory (trip) Cruise control / speed limiter Service interval display...
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked Operating the multifunction display continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a fault in the system, Press (up or down) - select data / set values the following message will appear in the display of the instrument cluster. Press - display / confirm data While the operational faults remain unrectified, the messages are always indi- Operating the MAXI DOT display...
Operating the MAXI DOT display Average fuel consumption - is calculated continuously since the last time the memory was deleted. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the Hold - display main menu first 100 m driven. With G-TEC vehicles, the average consumption of fuel cur- Press - return to a higher level in the menu rently being used is displayed.
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Coolant temperature - If the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C, Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary › the engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is be- Select the menu item Warning at at () or () and confirm. ›...
Long-term ( ) And “2” ( ) Vehicle » page 52 ■ The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to Lap timer » page 57 ■ a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9999 kilometres driven. Note The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed...
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Symbols in the display Time measurement Telephone battery charge (this function is only supported by some mobile To start the measurement manually, choose the menu item Lap timer - start . ▶ phones) ▶ To start the measurement automatically, choose the menu item Lap timer - Since Start .
Note Service messages The system allows the measurement of up to 11 lap times. ■ Messages before reaching the scheduled service date The measurement of the individual lap time is ended after 99 hours, 59 mi- ■ Before the next service date has been reached, the symbol as well as a mes- nutes and 59 seconds.
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The seat adjustment can be terminated as follows. Operating principle By tapping on the function surface Cancel on the Infotainment screen. ▶ ▶ By pressing any key on the seat » page Fig. 51 Switch to a different user account Note Vehicles with the personalisation function are provided with three vehicle keys.
Personalisation Unlocking and opening Active - activate/deactivate the personalisation Unlocking and locking Select a user account A list of user accounts with the option to manage user accounts and to switch Introduction to another account. - Account management with the following options: ■...
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Depending on equipment fitted: unlock / lock with the key on the lock cylinder Unlock boot lid (by pressing) / unlatch and partially open (by holding) ▶ (vehicles with manual valve operation) Fig. 52 ▶ Open/close/ the boot lid Stop movement of the boot lid (vehicles with Left side of the vehicle: key ro- electric folding operation) tations for locking / unlocking...
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If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the Locking / unlocking - KESSY vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is automatical- ly unlatched (partially opened). After automatically unlocking, the turn signal lights will flash four times.
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The following applies after locking. WARNING Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible. ▶ If the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must ▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or opening lever of the respective door.
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Opening / closing door Child safety lock Fig. 56 Door handle/door opening lever Fig. 57 Rear door: switching parental settings on / off Read and observe on page 60 first. Read and observe on page 60 first. › To open from outside, unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle in the The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-...
A fault in the central locking system means the vehicle doors and the boot lid Towing the vehicle. ▶ cannot be emergency locked or emergency unlocked» page 300. Movement in the vehicle. ▶ ▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system. Failure of the system KESSY ▶...
Manually operated tailgate Setting the delayed locking of the boot lid Read and observe on page 66 first. Introduction If the boot lid is unlocked with the button on the key, the lid is automatical- WARNING ly locked again after closing. Never drive with the boot lid open or ajar, as otherwise exhaust gases ■...
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Ways to close the lid CAUTION By pressing the button » Fig. ▶ Check that no objects are located in the opening/closing area which could ■ ▶ By pressing the handle hinder the movement (e.g. cargo on the roof rack or on the trailer etc.) - there is a risk of damage to the lid! Ways to stop the lid movement In certain circumstances, if the lid is loaded (e.g.
WARNING Malfunctions Always close the window carefully and controlled. Otherwise, you may ■ Read and observe on page 66 first. cause considerable crushing injuries to yourself or fellow passengers. The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 69.
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Note Electric Windows After switching off the ignition, the windows can still open and close for ■ about 10 minutes. Fig. 61 After the driver or front passenger door is opened, the operation of the win- ■ Electric window buttons dow is only possible with the button »...
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec- Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
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WARNING Force limiter When operating the sliding/tilting roof and the sunshade, proceed with Read and observe on page 71 first. caution to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of injury! The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. CAUTION If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the glass pane re- During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vi-...
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› Release the lever. Activating operation of the sunshade Read and observe on page 71 first. Manually operated sunblind If the operation of sunshade is deactivated (e.g. after disconnecting and con- Fig. 64 necting the battery), then the operation will have to be activated. Operation of the sunshade ›...
Headlight range control of the Halogen headlights Lights and visibility › The headlight range can be set in Infotainment in the menu / → → Light. Light The range of the halogen headlights can be set on the screen, in accordance ...
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The lights are switched on automatically if the following conditions are Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) met. Switch on main beam or headlight flasher (spring-loaded position) The light switch is in the position or . The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
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CAUTION Automatic driving light control Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can be Fig. 68 affected. Light switch: AUTO position Note The setting (activate/deactivate) of the automatic driving light control during rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user account...
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The high beam switches off automatically when the speed falls below 30 km/h Light Assist (but the system remains switched on). If there is a fault, the error message will appear in the instrument cluster dis- play. Seek help from a specialist garage. WARNING The system is used only for support, thus the driver is not released from his obligation to manually adjust the main or low beam according to the given...
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› To switch on the rear fog lights, pull the light switch to position ; the CAUTION warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster. Really poor visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen ■ in the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system can If the vehicle is not equipped with front fog lights, the rear fog lights can be be affected.
Parking light Driving abroad Read and observe on page 73 first. Read and observe on page 73 first. The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle. When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic.
Switch on/off (by pressing the relevant switch » Fig. 72 The rear light (variant 1 and 2) is switched on/off automatically together with the front light. When the front interior lighting is switched off, the rear interior Reading lamp left ...
Choice of colour options/brightness adjustment Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 76 Function surfaces for selecting lighting colour / brightness adjustment Switching the windscreen heater on/off Switch on/off the rear window heater To display , and , tap the function surface .
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of CAUTION the arrow) If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from ■ Parking ticket holder the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them off the windscreen »...
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WARNING Front wipers and washers The automatic wiping in the rain function merely serves to help you. The driver is not released from the responsibility to set the function of the Fig. 79 windscreen wipers manually depending on the visibility conditions. Operating the windscreen wip- ers and washing system at the Note...
Note Interior mirror dimming The rear window is wiped automatically if the windscreen wipers are on ■ when reverse gear is selected. The setting (activation/deactivation) of the automatic rear window wiping in ■ the rain is stored (depending on the Infotainment type) in the active user ac- count personalisation »...
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Manual folding mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror can be manually folded towards the side windows. To put it back to its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it audi- Fig. 82 bly clicks into place. Exterior mirror operation Automatic folding in/back of both mirrors The exterior mirrors are automatically collapsed after locking the vehicle in the...
WARNING Seats and head restraints Do not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is switched on - hazard of burning. Front seats Introduction CAUTION Never manually fold in/out the electrically folding exterior mirrors - there is a ■...
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Note Electrical adjustment If the inclination angle of the seat backrest relative to the seat surface is ■ greater than approx. 110°, then it is not possible for safety reasons to save this setting in the memory of the electrically adjustable seats or the remote control key.
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Retrieving the saved setting Stopping the ongoing adjustment › › With the ignition off and the driver’s door open-press- the desired memory Press any button on the driver's seat or the button on the remote control button B. key. ›...
WARNING (Continued) Rear seats When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the ■ Seat backrests seat and seat backrest – risk of injury! Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded ■ forwards.
Fold forward from the luggage compartment Fold down armrest On vehicles with a net partition, the left and then the right and middle rear seat backrest must first be unlocked. The net partition must be rolled up in the Fig. 90 housing.
› To remove, pull the rest out of the seat backrest up to the stop. CAUTION › Hold the locking button in the direction of arrow , at the same time us- If the tablet holder adapter is secured to the guide rods of the headr- ing a flat screwdriver with a max.
Switching heating on/off (applies to Climatronic) WARNING › Press the button on the Climatronic, then tap the function surface If you have a limited pain and / or temperature sensitivity, e.g. due to medi- » Fig. cation, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recom- mend that you do not use the seat heating.
Parking ticket holder Practical features Passenger compartment features Fig. 96 Parking ticket holder Introduction WARNING Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall ■ down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –...
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Read and observe on page 92 first. Storage compartments in the doors › To open, press the ridge in the direction of arrow » Fig. 99 - . › To close, pull on the ridge against the direction of the arrow. Certain models do not have a storage compartment lid»...
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Read and observe on page 92 first. CAUTION Metal objects between the pad and the phone to be charged can become hot ■ The USB input (marked with ) and AUX input (marked with ) are located due to the action of the induction field - this is a risk of damage to the tele- above the storage compartment in the front centre console »...
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Remove the waste container CAUTION › Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey. » Fig. 103. There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the electrical components or seat upholstery.
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CAUTION Storage compartment underneath the front armrest Do not put any heat-sensitive objects in the glasses storage box - with high ■ temperatures there is risk of damage. Fig. 106 The box must be closed before leaving and locking the vehicle – risk of im- ■...
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The maximum permissible load of the storage compartment is 3 kg. Clothes hook Storage compartment for an umbrella Fig. 110 Clothes hooks Fig. 109 Opening the storage compart- ment Read and observe on page 92 first. Read and observe on page 92 first.
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WARNING Storage pockets on the backs of the front seats During the trip to the table must be in folded-down - otherwise there is ■ danger of injury. Fig. 111 Do not use breakable cups or beakers (e.g. glass, porcelain). This could ■...
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Long cargo channel Removable through-loading bag Fig. 114 Open lid: from the passenger compartment / from the luggage Fig. 115 Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag compartment Read and observe on page 92 first. Read and observe on page 92 first. The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as through-load- After folding-up the rear armrest and cover, an opening in the seat backrest ing bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis and poles (max.
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery WARNING ■ of the vehicle! The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed 24 ■ Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch ■...
WARNING 230-volt socket Make sure that no liquid or moisture enters into the socket - it can be fa- ■ tal! If fluid does manage to get into the power socket, completely dry out the socket before reuse. The child lock on the power socket is unlocked when using adapters and ■...
Ashtray Cigarette lighter Fig. 120 Cigarette lighter Read and observe on page 101 first. Fig. 118 Remove / open / disassemble ashtray › To use the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing lighter clicks out again »...
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Attaching the rear headrests Handling the holder Fig. 121 Inserting: adapter/holder Fig. 123 Tilting and rotating the holder Fig. 124 Adjusting the holder size Fig. 122 Removing: holder/adapter Read and observe on page 102 first. The holder may be by 30° in the direction of the arrow tipped and by 360°...
CAUTION Transport of cargo Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners, ■ nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged. Luggage compartment Make sure that the heating elements of the rear window heater, the ele- ■ Introduction ments of the integrated aerial in the rear window or in the rear side windows are not damaged by abrasive items.
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Fixing nets Fig. 126 Fastening elements: version 3/version 4 Fig. 127 Fastening examples for nets Read and observe on page 104 first. The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment. Fig. 128 Overview of the fastening elements »...
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An item of luggage with a maximum weight of 5 kg can be attached to each Multifunction pocket side of the double hook. Fig. 129 Foldable hook Securing the multifunction pocket Fig. 131 Fold down hook Read and observe on page 104 first.
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CAUTION Fasten the flooring The double sided floor covering can only be used in vehicles without the varia- ble loading floor» page 112 - There is a risk of damage to the variable loading floor. Net on the luggage compartment cover Fig.
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CAUTION Fig. 135 Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent ■ Luggage compartment cover damage to the cover or the side trim. stowed behind the rear seats The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the ■...
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WARNING No objects should be placed on the roll-up cover - there is a risk of damage to the cover and a risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or a vehicle collision! Note If you want to stow the roll-up luggage compartment cover and the roof rack at the same time, then it is necessary that the rear part of the roll-up luggage compartment is covering the rear roof rack.
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› The space behind the storage compartment is designed for storing small ob- Stow the cargo in the storage compartments. › jects with a maximum total weight of 2.5 kg. Unhook hook and fold back the flooring against the direction of the arrow (fold back the variable loading floor to the initial position if necessary).
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Removal and fitting › Fold down the front hooks on both sides of the luggage compartment in the direction of arrow » Fig. 141. › Grasp the rear bar with both hands and withdraw the pocket in arrow di- rection ›...
Lamp charges The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable type NiMH AAA batteries. The bat- teries are charged continuously with the engine running (to fully charge the battery takes approximately 3 hours). Replace batteries » page 299. CAUTION The light is not waterproof, so it must be protected from humidity - otherwise there is risk of damage.
Folding out takes place in reverse order. Fold together / fold out the variable loading floor The variable loading floor is divided in the same way in the upper and lower po- sition. Net partition Using the net partition Fig. 146 Fold up variable loading floor / folded variable cargo floor in the upper position ›...
Pull out and secure the net partition behind the rear seats Removing and installing the net partition housing › Fold out part of the roll-up luggage compartment cover in the direction of arrow » Fig. 148. Fig. 150 › Pull out the net partition at the crossbar and hook into one of the recep- Removing the net partition tacles...
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WARNING For road safety when transporting cargo on the roof rack, observe the fol- lowing instructions. Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly us- ■ ing suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps. When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on ■...
Note Heating and ventilation The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or ■ leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly. Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air ■...
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Information on the cooling system Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) After pressing the button , the warning light underneath the button illumi- Reduce the temperature/ Increase the temperature ▶ nates even if not all conditions for the cooling system are met. The cooling Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) system starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met Reduce the...
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Note Set the auxiliary heater and ventilation In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en- ■ Switch the windscreen heating on/off gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances. Turn the steering wheel heating on/off ...
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CAUTION Air distribution control We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air opera- Read and observe on page 116 first. tion is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In- the air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through terior of the vehicle.
Set the direction of the air Air outlet vents Air vents » Fig. 157 » Fig. 158 outlet 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 3, 4, 6 4, 5, 7 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ...
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Switching off the auxiliary heating takes place automatically when there is a CAUTION lack of fuel (warning light in the instrument cluster lights up). The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
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Function surfaces and screen display » Fig. 160 Switch on the auxiliary heating Departure time - Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use Switch off the auxiliary heating Setting the operating mode (heating / ventilation) To switch the remote control on or off, hold the remote control vertically, with List of pre-selected times, activation / deactivation of the preset time the aerial...
This verification is carried out by reading the QR code Introduction to the subject » Fig. 162 or after typing the following address into the web browser. http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility WARNING Only use Infotainment in such a way that you have control of the vehicle ■...
The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the Description – Infotainment Amundsen Infotainment model, vehicle and region. The function of mobile applications can be influenced by the quality of the In- ternet connection. Some applications are dependent on the availability of services that are provi- ded by third parties.
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Description – Infotainment Bolero Description – Infotainment Swing Fig. 165 Infotainment Bolero Fig. 166 Infotainment Swing Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment Control dial for calls and confirmations Control dial for calls and confirmations ...
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External module Touch screen Does not apply to Infotainment Swing. The Infotainment can be operated by lightly touching the screen with your fingers. The brightness level of the screen can be set by » page 135 » page 143. CAUTION It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing ■...
Selecting menu/menu item/function Infotainment operation Drag your finger over the screen in the required direction. ▶ ▶ By moving your finger over the slider Infotainment operation ▶ Turning the knob (not applicable to Infotainment Columbus). Operation principles and screen areas Confirming menu/menu item/function By tapping on the function surface.
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Description of the alphanumeric keyboard » Fig. 171 Operating the menus Input line Context-dependent: ▶ - Switch from upper case to lower case and vice versa ▶ - Switch to special characters ▶ - Switch to numbers Context-dependent: ▶...
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Gesture control Switching Infotainment on/off Only valid for Infotainment Columbus. Only valid for Infotainment Columbus. › To switch on Infotainment, press › To switch off Infotainment, hold Fig. 172 Example of a menu with Applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero, Swing gesture control ›...
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"Screen off" mode Infotainment menus With the ignition on and functions Screen off (in 10 s) and Display clock when screen Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero. is off » page 135 enabled, it is possible to display the time and date when the Infotainment screen is switched off.
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Vehicle system settings » page 201 Configuration wizard Navigation menu » page 179 (Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund- sen) Fig. 176 List of traffic reports (TMC) (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund- Configuration wizard: display sen) » page 199 example Media Command menu (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen) ...
Requirements for optimum voice command recognition Operating using an application in the external device The voice commands must only be issued when the symbol is displayed on ▶ Some Infotainment functions can be operated using an application in the sup- the Infotainment screen and the input tone has completely faded.
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Switching on Voice commands that can be issued, are indicated in “quotation marks”. › Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or the sensor Note field on the Infotainment (does not apply to Infotainment Columbus). The display of the voice control symbols »...
» Fig. 179 or after entering the following address into the web browser. is entered in one step. http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal The voice command “Navigate” and immediately the city, street and street Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero number (if it is included in the navigation data) Interest (POI) or a contact with the previously stored address, can be issued.
Sound focus -Setting the optimum room sound perception ■ Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero All - Setting optimised for the whole vehicle interior ■ Driver - Setting optimised for the driver ■ Infotainment system settings Touchscreen tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen ■...
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Time zone - Sets the time zone ■ Settings for data transfer Time Format: - Sets the time format ■ Activated data transfer enables data transfer between the Infotainment sys- Date: - Date settings ■ tem and the external device or the operation of some Infotainment functions Date format: - Sets the date format ■...
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® Bluetooth - Switch on/off Bluetooth function ■ Network settings ® ® Visibility: - Switch the visibility of the Bluetooth device for Bluetooth devices ■ Applies to the infotainment Columbus with seated in the external module SIM on/off ® card as well as for the Infotainment Amundsen with the connected Carstick- Name: - Change the name of the Bluetooth unit ■...
The information on available software updates is obtained from a ŠKODA If you lose reception in the given the region, Infotainment will automatically partner or from the following ŠKODA Internet pages. set another available region. http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal Advanced settings (DAB) › Radio menu settings In the Radio main menu, select the DAB range and tap on the function sur- face ...
L-band Enter/change PIN for parental settings - Management of the PIN code for parental ■ For the DAB radio reception in different countries, different broadcasting control ranges are used. In some countries the DAB radio reception is only possible in Parental settings: - Parental settings ■...
Conference call - Activates/deactivates conference calls Delete text message - Delete the data stored on the SIM card text messages ■ ■ Call settings: - Setting the phone functions of the SIM card inserted in the ex- All - Delete all text messages ■...
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps- Activate/deactivate data transfer for Google Earth™ settings - Enable/disable the display of POIs on the Google ■ ■ ™ ŠKODA applications Earth map (applies to Infotainment Columbus) ® MirrorLink® - Settings of the system MirrorLink Information on POIs - Enable / disable the display of information on POIs ■...
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ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages. Entertainment fading (navigation) - Adjust the fading of the audio volume (e.g. ra- ■ http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal dio volume.) when navigation announcements are being made Navigation announcements: - Setting the playback method for navigation an- ■...
Summer (DST) - Switches summer time on/off ■ Infotainment settings - Swing Automatic summer time - Switches the automatic switch to summer time on/off ■ Date: - Date settings ■ Infotainment system settings Date format: - Sets the date format ■...
Radio Data System (RDS) - enable/disable RDS function (receiving additional in- ■ The information on available software updates is obtained from a ŠKODA formation from the station) partner or from the following ŠKODA Internet pages. http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment Infotainment...
Sort station list: - Sorting types for radio stations in the station list ■ Import contactsTelephone menu settings Group - Sort by transmitted program type ■ › In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface . Alphabet - Alphabetically order according to station name ■...
Radio text display / image presentation (DAB) (does not apply to Infotain- Radio ment Swing) Settings of menu Radio » page 138 » page 144 service Information symbol in the status line Introduction to the subject Symbol Meaning Infotainment allows analogue radio reception of FM and AM frequency ranges Traffic signal is available ...
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› To start automatic scanning of the available stations, go to the main Radio Symbol Meaning menu and tap on the function surface → Scan. (e.g.) Type the regional broadcast (FM) › To end autoplay, tap the function surface . Signal reception is not available (DAB) ...
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Station logos - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero TP Traffic program Station logos are stored in the Infotainment memory which are assigned auto- Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero, Swing › matically by the device when storing the stations under preset buttons. To switch on/off traffic monitoring in the main menu Radio, tap on the func- tion surface ...
List of albums (does not apply to Infotainment Swing) Media By touching with your finger in the area » Fig. 182, a list of albums is dis- played » Fig. 183. Movement within the album list can be performed by moving service a finger right/left across the screen.
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Operation Action Operation Action Tap within 3 seconds from the Play back the next title Tap start of the track playback Switch on/off the random playback Tap Finger movement to the right of the from the current album or folder Play the previous title screen area »...
Currently playing title / track playback stopped If AUX is selected as the audio source, the playback must be started on the connected device. The title cannot be played (tapping on the function surface shows the cause).
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WARNING SD card The CD/DVD player is a laser product. ■ This laser product was classified as a Class 1 laser product on the date of ■ Fig. 187 manufacture in accordance with national/international standards DIN EN Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR, Sub-chapter J.
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The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca- Note ble. The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input. ■ › We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Acces- ■...
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Delete files Supported audio sources and file formats - Columbus, Amundsen, › Tap the function surface in the Media main menu → Manage jukebox → Delete. Bolero › Select the desired folder or files in the selected category. › Tap the function surface ...
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Supported audio file formats Supported audio sources and file formats - Swing Maximum Codec type Max bit Multi File suffix sampling Playlists Supported audio sources (File formats) rate channels rate Source Interface Type Specification File system Windows Media 384 kbit / Standard Audio SD card...
Control viewed images Images Operation Action Image viewer Moving your finger across the screen to the main menu left (with initial representation) Display of the next image Tap Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero. Moving your finger across the screen to the Fig.
Supported image file formats and sources Video DVD video player Supported image sources Source Type Specification File system Main menu SD card Standard size SD, SDHC, SDXC FAT16 Only valid for Infotainment Columbus. VFAT USB stick; USB 1.x; 2.x and FAT32 HDD (without 3.x or higher with...
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Operation Action Symbol Operation Tap after 3 s after the start of the Confirmation Play the current video from the start playback Main menu Return to video DVD main menu Fast rewind Press and hold Supported video sources and file formats Play the next video Tap ...
Main menu » Fig. 192 Media Command Information on playing track Playback timeline with a slider Operation Playback control Introduction to the subject Image from the video being played back Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen. Name of the tablet used/Switch to main menu of two tablets (when icon displayed ) The Media Commandfunction allows playback of audio files or videos in up to Increase/decrease the tablet volume...
Note Telephone Some tablet types allow playback of audio files or videos by an inserted SD card in the tablet. Playback of these tracks may be limited. Introductory information Introduction to the subject Supported file formats Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero Operating system Operating system Type...
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Possible connection types ® Depending on the number of connected Bluetooth devices, connection type, as well as the use of the SIM card in the external module, the following functions are available. Only valid for Infotainment Columbus. The first device (main phone) The second device (additional phone) Connec- SIM card...
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Applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero Choice of storage group for the preferred contacts Name of the telephone service provider (with active roaming, the symbol The second device (additional The first device (main phone) appears before the name ) phone) Main telephone icon HFP (Incoming / outgoing calls), SMS, HFP (incoming calls), ®...
ID of the telephone's wireless charging function » page 93 (applies to In- Starting voice control of the connected phone (e.g. Siri, Google Voice) fotainment Columbus) Settings for the Telephone menu » page 145 The PIN code was not entered for the sim card inserted in the external ...
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In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface → Bluetooth → ® are available for Infotainment Bluetooth can be displayed. Paired devices. http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility ® In the list of paired external devices, the following Bluetooth profile icons may appear for the individual external devices.
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero Disconnection Select the desired external device from the list of paired external devices. ▶ Symbol Symbol Operation ® ▶ Select the desired profile from the list of available Bluetooth profiles - . colour Delete the paired external device Grey External device can be connected as telephone ...
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› Push the SIM card into the available slot with the cut-off edge to the left un- The usage settings for data connection via SIM card can be configured in the til it “locks into place” » Fig. 196. → → Network → Data connection:. ...
Breakdown call in case of breakdown rSAP Information call (for information regarding the products and services of Applies to Infotainment Columbus with the SIM card slot in the external mod- the brand ŠKODA ) ule. Choosing the mailbox number (the function is not supported for Info- ...
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Import list List of telephone contacts After the primary telephone and/or the SIM card (applies to Infotainment Co- lumbus) connects to the infotainment system for the first time, the import of the telephone contacts to the infotainment memory starts. The import can take several minutes.
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The function surface can be assigned a different number for the preferred Call list contact. To restore the emergency number, it is necessary to remove the telephone from the list of paired external devices » page 164 and then to pair and con- nect again.
End dialling / reject incoming call / end call A list of other conference participants is displayed. The following functions can be selected depending on the type of telephone. Accept incoming call / return to held call Switch on/off ringer Display details of participant ...
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Send contact details - Send contact details (business card) (applies to Info- Insert a contact in the recipient list tainment Columbus) Enter the telephone number Select source of text messages (applies to Infotainment Columbus) Return to view the message ...
Connect Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection Switch on WLAN in the external device and search for available hotspots. ▶ ▶ Select the Infotainment hotspot. Hotspot (WLAN) ▶ Enter the required password, set in menu item → → WLAN → Mobile hot- ...
Automatic establishment of the secure connection to the hotspot via WPS Data Connection (Applies to Infotainment Amundsen) Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen. Manual hotspot search and connect Functional surfaces of the available hotspots Using the data connection, the Infotainment system can be connected to the Internet »...
202orenter the following address in the web brows- er to open the website with information on the SmartLink system. http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink SmartLink offers the option to display certified applications on an external de- vice equipped with a USB device on the Infotainment screen and to operate them.
Disconnection of the active connection CAUTION Settings of the SmartLink » page 140 menu or » page 145 To 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, Connection set-up then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS signal Connect the external device to the USB input using a connecting cable...
An external device connected using Android Auto cannot be used as an audio Apple CarPlay source in the menu Media. Introduction to the subject 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. This is The Apple CarPlay connection can be set up under the following conditions.
MirrorLink system. Depending on how long the function surface is pressed for: http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity ▶ Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay ▶ Hold - Switching on voice control...
ŠKODA OneApp appli- this feature. cation. function problems http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment For the full functionality of the ŠKODA One App application, data transfer ® If problems occur with the MirrorLink connection, then one of the following from external devices must be activated.
Connecting to Infotainment Navigation The mobile telephone can be connected to the infotainment system using the Introductory information SmartLink function or via WLAN. Navigation - function sequence Connection by SmartLink › Switch on the ignition. Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen. ›...
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(applies to Infotainment Columbus) » page 180, Update navigation data ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages. online http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal ▶ Select the desired list entries. Update navigation data online ▶ Tap on function surface Retrieve and confirm the deletion.
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Main menu Fig. 209 Fig. 210 Navigation: Main menu Card description › To display, tap the sensor field The following information and function surfaces can be displayed in the › or: tap on the sensor field and then on the function surface . map.
™ In the Google Earth map, the map is represented based on the images down- additional window loaded from the Internet. › To display, tap the function surface » page 189, Options for map display, Fig. 211 Split screen ™ The map and symbol display in the Google Earth map is dependent on the provider, American company Google, Inc.
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Alphanumeric keypad Status of online services Search destination in the navigation data Tap the function surface → » Fig. 213. ▶ In the entry line, enter the POI name or the POI category (POI) and, if re- ▶ quired, the place and street name or house number/postal code. ▶...
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› Route guidance is enabled - From the main Navigation menu, tap the func- Enter destination on the map and using GPS coordinates tion surface → Name destination. › If the destination entry menu » Fig. 215 - is not shown using the address, then tap on the function surface ...
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Entering a destination via the map coordinates Fig. 217 Menu after tapping the map point Fig. 219 List of car parks found: in the navigation data/online Tap on the map to display the symbol and a menu with the following menu The infotainment system enables quick searching for petrol stations, restau- items (depending on the context) »...
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› Tap the function surface » Fig. 220 - and choose one of the following Note categories of stored destinations » Fig. 220 - . With activated function → Fuel options → Select preferred fuel station function ac- tivated, the preferred fuel stations are displayed in the first three positions All saved destinations ...
“MyDestination”application is dis- played. http://go.skoda.eu/my-destination Access to the ŠKODA Connect Portal is the website ŠKODA Connect refer to. This is carried out by reading the QR code »...
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Guidance to an online destination Goals in vCard format › Tip on the traffic obstruction icon in the map. In the Infotainment memory, a custom destination can be imported in the There are details of the selected target appears » page 192, vCard format (*.vcf) from an SD card or a USB source.
There are details of the selected target appears » page 192, Image with GPS coordinates Clear all own POI categories › In the Navigation main menu, tap on function surface → Manage memory → Fig. 223 Delete "My POIs". Image with GPS coordinates ›...
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Display of the route from the current vehicle location to the destination Types of manual scale change Touch the screen with two fingers and pull them apart or close them togeth- ▶ Presentation of the destination or the next interim destination in the map ...
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The map is in the 2D display. Aligning to the vehicle position (in the 2D or 3D map display) The map is centred (the function surface / is hidden). Alignment to the destination position (in the destination position dis- The map scale is max.
› To select the POIs to be displayed, go to the main Navigation menu and tap CAUTION on the function surface → Map → Select categories for POIs and select the de- The nav. announcements provided may vary from the actual situations, e.g. due sired categories (max.
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Store destination. It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu- ▶ Edit destination (the object can be deleted, renamed or saved). lation of the remaining routes is completed. ▶ ▶ Dial the POI phone number (if Infotainment is connected to a Selecting the type of route will start the route guidance.
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The last navigation announcement can be repeated in the main Navigation Graphical driving recommendations menu by tapping on the function surface → . The timing of the navigation announcement is dependent on the type of road and on the driving speed. The type of nav.
› In the main menu Navigation by tapping the function surface → Stop route Estimated time of arrival at destination / remaining driving time to desti- guidance. nation › By turning off the ignition for longer than 120 minutes. Remaining distance to the destination ...
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Store route Remove transit point › In the area , tap the function surface Save. In the Navigation main menu, tap on function surface → Change route in map. ▶ › ▶ Save the edited route as a new route or replace the existing saved route. Tap on function surface Delete waypoint.
› Tap the function surface Retrieveto start route guidance. Any ongoing route guidance is terminated after the selection of this way- point mode menu. The imported route can be displayed in the list of saved routes. Description of the function surfaces »...
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Automatically set waypoints Reverse tour - Reverse the order of waypoints (suitable for guiding along a ■ waypoint tour in the reverse direction) Manually set waypoints Next waypoint. - Skip to the next waypoint ■ Split screen Waypoint tour with the number of already set waypoints / maxi- Start - starts route guidance ■...
Store the waypoint tour on the SD card TMC Traffic Information (with strikethrough icon, the Infotainment is out of range of any traffic information provider) Delete the waypoint tour Online traffic information Rename the waypoint tour ...
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Update The dynamic route function is turned on. The list of traffic reports will be updated by Infotainment on a continuous ba- The traffic congestion included in the traffic information is on the route. sis. The traffic obstruction will be evaluated by Infotainment as of great im- ...
Operation of the steering wheel heating Vehicle systems Vehicle system settings CAR - Vehicle settings Introduction to the subject In the menu CAR , journey data and vehicle information can be displayed and some vehicle systems can be set. Reset to factory settings You can reset to factory settings in the infotainment system in menu / ...
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock Driving Read and observe on page 202 first. Starting-off and Driving The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes it Starting and stopping the engine more difficult for someone to attempt to steal or use your vehicle without au- thorisation.
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Starting engine Switching the ignition on/off › On vehicles with Ignition lock, turn the key to position and the engine starts» Fig. 240 on page 203 . Release the key, the engine will start auto- matically. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position .
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops Note or is at a standstill (e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it The engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start- ■...
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Conditions for the system function Note The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly. If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the ■ The driver's door is closed. driver's door is opened during automatic stop mode, the engine will have to be ...
WARNING Brakes and Parking Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch- ■ Introduction ed off – risk of accident! During the braking procedure on a vehicle with manual transmission, ■ when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs, press the clutch pedal. Other- The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driv- wise, the functionality of the brake system may be impaired –...
Release WARNING › Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking The exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never ■ button » Fig. 244. stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in- ›...
› The clutch pedal is fully depressed. WARNING › Switch the gear lever to N. Do not use the throttle if the forwards mode has been set using the se- ■ › Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into lector lever prior to starting up - risk of accident! R»...
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Park - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill. Disengage selector lever from P mode or N › The drive wheels are mechanically locked. Press the brake pedal and, at the same time, push the lock button in the di- rection of arrow »...
Switching to manual shifting by using the rocker switches under the Accelerate to max. speed during the journey (kickdown function) multifunction steering wheel The kickdown function is applied when the accelerator pedal is pressed down › To change gear, pull one of the rocker switches briefly towards the in the forward mode.
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In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres, the engine load can be increased up driving liquid display to the maximum permitted engine speed. With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking. Tips for economical driving “Green leaf”...
Note WARNING When resetting the single-trip memory “from start”; the average consumption Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road ■ , the driving assessment , and the diagram are also reset. and traffic conditions. Too high a speed or an erroneous manoeuvre may cause serious injury and damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION Assist systems Water entering the vehicle systems (e.g. the air induction system of the en- ■ gine) can cause serious damage to the vehicle! General information Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis- ■ sible water level for your vehicle.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit- Stability Control (ESC) uations arising. Read and observe on page 214 first. ▶ The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like). ▶...
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When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres- Activation › sure on the brake pedal. Press the » Fig. 252 button. › or: Press the » Fig. 252 button. › Engine drag torque control (MSR) or: in the Infotainment system, in menu / ...
The automatic brake interventions can take place only if the following condi- Active steering assist (DSR) tions are met. Read and observe on page 214 first. A head-on or side collision occurred. The impact speed was greater than approx. 10 km/h. ...
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CAUTION Note The OFF ROAD mode is not designed for the use on common roads. If the engine is “stalled” while travelling in OFF ROAD mode, you should check ■ All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres approved by after engine re-start to see if OFF ROAD mode is still enabled.
Note Parking aid (ParkPilot) When the wizard brakes the vehicle automatically, then the brake light does Introduction not come on. ESC OFF ROAD The parking aid (hereinafter referred to as system) uses acoustic signals on the Infotainment screen when manoeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the ...
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ParkPilot - Settings for the parking aid Read and observe on page 218 first. ■ Activate automatically - Activate/deactivate the compact parking aid display ■ The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the (when driving forward) bumper and an obstacle.
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Display Infotainment screen Activation / deactivation Fig. 256 Fig. 257 Screen display System key (option 2, 3) Read and observe on page 218 first. Read and observe on page 218 first. Activation Function surfaces and warnings » Fig. 256 To activate the system, engage reverse gear and, on vehicles with version 2 Road display.
The brake function can also be deactivated once with the function surface Automatic system activation when moving forward » Fig. 256 on page 220. Fig. 258 Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind spot”Monitoring Infotainment screen: display with automatic activation ...
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Read and observe on page 221 first. WARNING In the case of a collision or damage to the rear of the vehicle, the function ■ With the ignition switched on, the area next to and behind the vehicle is moni- of the systems may be affected - risk of accident! Have the vehicle tored by the radar sensors of the system.
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The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barri- The warning is always displayed in the exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle ers, noise barriers or similar objects. where a vehicle is detected in the “blind spot”. The greater the speed difference between the two vehicles, the earlier the Wizard for “Blind Spot”Monitoring - driving situations and warnings warning of the vehicle overtaking you is provided (by means of the warning...
WARNING Malfunctions Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance ■ Read and observe on page 221 first. systems » page 213, in section Introduction. The system displays auxiliary boxes and lines regardless of the current ve- ■...
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Operation Activation/deactivation Fig. 264 Button for activation / deactiva- tion Read and observe on page 224 first. Fig. 263 Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the vehicle Activation The system is activated by selecting reverse gear or pressing the symbol ...
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Function surfaces » Fig. 265 Lane The lane lines » Fig. 266 change depending on the steering angle and indi- Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle cate the roadway on which the vehicle would take with the current steering Mode - traverse parking wheel position.
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› › At the latest when the red line of the back of the parking space (for example, In this case, adjust the steering wheel so that the yellow lines the red line curb) is touched, stop the vehicle. fade into each other. ›...
Line for approaching a trailer draw bar WARNING Trailer draw bar Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance ■ systems » page 213, in section Introduction. The line moves depending on the steering angle and indicate the roadway During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid ■...
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The TCS does not engage. Operation No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket. Fig. 270 Activation/deactivation System button The system can be activated/deactivated by pressing the button» Fig. 270. When the system is activated, the symbol lights up in the button.
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Switch to park mode Parking Fig. 271 Menus with the parking modes: display Fig. 272 To park in a parallel parking space: display view Read and observe on page 228 first. While the parking space search is going on and before the start of the parking, a menu may appear showing other suitable parking modes.
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› Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until the Read and observe on page 228 first. parking procedure starts. › The system helps the driver to drive into a parking space found in a row of par- Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
When manoeuvring, the system only undertakes the steering movement. The Automatic brake assist driver operates the brake, accelerator or clutch pedal and the shift / selector Read and observe on page 228 first. lever. The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to Automatic brake assist when speeding as parking operation.
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Operating principle Activation / deactivation Read and observe on page 232 first. Fig. 275 System button The system is activated by engaging reverse gear and pressing » Fig. 275 page 233. When the system is activated, the symbol lights up in the button. ...
The target position of the trailer is indicated by the contour Cruise Control System › Tilt the knob for the adjusting exterior mirror to adjust the trailer contour Introduction to the target position. › Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully. The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed without you having to The set angle of articulation can be further corrected while reversing by tilting actuate the accelerator pedal.
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Operation description Fig. 279 Cruise control system controls Fig. 278 Segment display: Examples of CCS status displays Read and observe on page 234 first. Read and observe on page 234 first. Overview of the CCS controls » Fig. 279 CCS status displays »...
Note During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re- leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed. Speed limiter Introduction The Speed Limiter limits the maximum driving speed to the set speed limit. Fig.
Operation description - Variant with GRA Operation description - Variant with ACC Fig. 282 Controls the speed limiter (ver- sion with GRA) Read and observe on page 236 first. Fig. 283 Controls the speed limiter (version with ACC) Overview of the control elements of the speed limiter »...
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The front of the vehicle and the distance to the vehicle ahead is monitored by In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con- ■ a radar sensor » page 213. nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable. The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive ■...
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Note to reduce speed If the ACC's deceleration is insufficient in relation to the vehicle in front, the warning light lights up in the instrument cluster and the display shows a message to engage the brake pedal. Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent lane During regulation your vehicle may be regulated according to the vehicle in the adjacent lane.
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Operation overview Start control Read and observe on page 238 first. Basic requirements for start of control ACC is enabled. On vehicles with manual transmission, the second gear or a higher gear is selected and the current speed is greater than 25 km/h. On vehicles with automatic transmission the selector lever is in the posi- ...
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Setting by means of the lever Note › Set the switch Adjust in the spring-tensioned position or » Fig. 286 Control is also stopped when the clutch pedal is held down for longer than 30 on page 240. s or the TCS is deactivated.
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Overtaking and towing Read and observe on page 238 first. When overtaking When your vehicle is being controlled at a speed that is lower than the set speed and the turn signal is operated, ACC assesses this situation as meaning that the driver wishes to overtake.
ACC fault Operation With an ACC fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a specialist ga- Read and observe on page 243 first. rage. The system support is provided in the following manner. Front Assist ▶ Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead. ▶...
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The warning may occur when driving between about 60 km/h and 210 km/h. Automatic braking - a stationary obstacle If the driver does not respond to the advance warning of the risk of a collision Warning and automatic braking with a stationary obstacle in a speed range of approximately 30 km/h to 60 km/h, the system initiates automatic braking.
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If the driver does not respond to the advance warning, the system begins to Disable / enable and setting in the Infotainment automatically brake the vehicle. In Infotainment, the entire system or the function advance warning and dis- tance warning can be deactivated/activated»...
75. The headlamps are in basic setting TheComfort is only on vehicles with adaptive chassis control (DCC) and the and do not adapt to the direction of travel. mode Offroad available only on vehicles Octavia Scout. Air conditioning (Climatronic) WARNING The air conditioning is controlled so as to save energy.
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Steering Mode selection and Infotainment display The power steering is reduced slightly, i.e., the driver needs to exert more force for steering . Drive The vehicle acceleration is more dynamic than in Normal mode. Front axle differential lock The driving force distribution between the front wheels is adapted to the sporty driving style.
Note Note The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the infotainment system The system component service life is monitored electronically. Further infor- ■ ■ in the status bar next to the symbol . mation » page Safety systems. The selected driving mode or the configuration of Individual mode is stored in If the front passenger front airbag is deactivated, the belt tensioning func- ■...
Vehicles with the Front Assist system WARNING Using this information, a system intervention may also occur when there is the The system may not be able to recognise the boundary line, or recognise it danger of a collision with an obstacle detected in front of the vehicle. incorrectly, for example, in the following situations.
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The boundary line of at least one side of the lane is detected. Operation The driver's hands are on the steering wheel. The lane is more than 2.5 m in width. If the turn signal is switched on (e.g. when turning), no steering intervention takes place when the vehicle approaches the boundary line.
After switching off and switching on the ignition, the system setting is re- WARNING tained. Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance ■ systems » page 213, in section Introduction. Note Vertical traffic signs must always take precedence over the traffic signs ■...
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Trailer recognition The system can display the following (vertical) traffic signs where identified. ■ Show road signs relevant to trailers - Activation/deactivation of the display of Speed limit. ■ ▶ road signs relevant to trailers ▶ Overtaking prohibited. Use for route calculation - Activation / deactivation taking trailers in account ■...
Pause recommendation Note The icon appears and the following message for a few seconds in the display The setting (activation/deactivation) of the auxiliary display will be saved (de- of the instrument cluster and a message about the detected fatigue. An au- pending on Infotainment type) in the active user account personalisation dible signal is also emitted.
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WARNING Note Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance When the warning light appears in the instrument cluster, the affected tyre ■ can be displayed on the infotainment system » Fig. 299. systems »...
Read and observe on page 255 first. Towing device and trailer The tow bar is detachable and is located in the storage compartment for the Hitch spare/emergency wheel. Introduction Towing device carrier, tow bar and key versions (dependent on equipment) »...
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Check the setting of the standby position Fig. 302 2nd step: both key versions Read and observe on page 255 first. The tow bar can only be fitted if it is in the ready position. Fig. 303 Standby position: key version 1 / key version 2 / position of the lever and the release bolt with two key versions 1st step - applies to key version 1 ›...
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Assembling the bar ball – Step 1 Assembling the bar ball – Step 2 Fig. 304 Insert ball rod / trigger bolt in the extended state Fig. 305 Close lock: key version 1 / key version 2 Read and observe on page 255 first.
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WARNING After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key. The tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted. Check proper fitting Fig. 307 Correctly secured ball rod Fig. 309 Unlock lock: key version 1 / key version 2 ...
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Removing the bar ball – Step 2 Vertical load with mounted accessories Fig. 310 Fig. 311 Release ball bar Representation of the maximum length of the mounted accesso- ries and the permissible total weight of the accessory de- pending on the load centre of gravity ...
Power supply of the trailer / accessory power system Using hitch In the electrical connection between the vehicle and trailer (accessory), the trailer (accessories) is supplied with power from the vehicle (with ignition Trailer (accessory) connect and disconnect switched on and off). With the engine switched off, the vehicle battery is discharged by the connec- Fig.
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Sliding cargo can significantly adversely affect stability and driving safety - risk of accident! Trailer The permissible trailer load must not be exceeded under any circumstances. Permissible trailer load - Octavia Permissible trailer weight, braked (kg) Engine Transmission Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg) with gradients up to 12%.
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Conditions for including a trailer (accessory) in the anti-theft alarm system. WARNING The vehicle is factory-fitted with an anti-theft alarm system and a towing The maximum vertical load and the maximum trailer load must not be ex- device. ceeded - there is risk of accident! The trailer (accessory) is electrically connected to the towing vehicle by ...
ŠKODA Service Partner General Maintenance Read and observe on page 265 first. Care and maintenance All ŠKODA Service Partners operate according to the most recent guidelines Service work, adjustments and technical alterations and instructions from ŠKODA AUTO . All service and repair work is therefore carried out on time and at the appropriate quality.
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ŠKODA Service Partners are liable for any defects of ŠKODA Genuine Acces- Airbags sories for a period of 2 years after installation or delivery in accordance with Read and observe on page 265 first. the materials defect liability, unless agreed otherwise in the purchase agree- ment or any other agreements.
Note Service intervals The customer is responsible for covering the cost of all services including ■ Introduction changing or replenishing the oil, even during the warranty period, unless stated otherwise in the ŠKODA AUTO. warranty terms or other agreements. You will be informed about the current service scopes for the particular serv- The service interval display in the display of the instrument cluster will remind ■...
Note Digital Service Plan The corresponding motor oil specifications » page 278. ■ A specialist garage does not confirm the corresponding service evidence in For vehicles with flexible service interval QI6, you can initiate a return to the ■ this Owner´s Manual, but in the service information system called Digital fixed service interval or back to the flexible service interval to be performed by Service Plan.
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The longer insect residues, bird droppings, road salt and other aggressive de- CAUTION posits remain on the paintwork of your vehicle, the more detrimental their de- Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight, do not exert pressure on the body ■...
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Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour. Vehicle compo- Facts of the Remedy nent matter When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load). Soiling Windows Wash with clean water and dry using...
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Reversing camera ■ Caring for the interior The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of Read and observe on page 268 first. camera damage. Do not remove snow / ice with warm / hot water. ■...
CAUTION Inspecting and replenishing ® Natural leather / Faux leather / Alcantara / material ■ In lengthy periods in bright sunlight, it might be sensible to cover these ma- ■ Fuel terials in order to avoid bleaching. Fresh stains (e.g. from pens, lipstick, shoe polish etc.) should be removed as Introduction ■...
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› Remove the pump nozzle from the fuel filler neck and put it back in the Petrol and diesel refuelling pump. › Place the filler cap onto the fuel filler neck and turn it in the opposite direc- tion to the arrow until it securely engages ›...
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Prescribed petrol 98/(95) RON / ROZ Diesel fuel We recommend using petrol 98 RON. Read and observe on page 272 first. Optionally, petrol 95 RON can be used (slight power loss, a slightly increased fuel consumption). The correct fuel for the vehicle is specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap »...
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If the vehicle is parked directly after a refuelling operation, on restart the Refuel CNG (compressed natural gas) pointer of the gas gauge may not show exactly the same level as immediately after the filling process. This is not a leak in the system, but a reduction in pressure due to the cooling of the gas in the gas tank after refuelling.
Positioning of the CNG sticker in natural gas vehicles » Fig. 319. Every 2 years Check the filler cap. ▶ Automatic switching from natural gas to petrol operation - Automatic ▶ Check the condition of fuel filler tubes and the sealing ring in the fuel filler switching from natural gas to petrol operation takes place in the following sit- tubes, and clean the sealing ring if necessary.
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WARNING Note Instructions before beginning work in the engine compartment Fluids with the proper specifications can be purchased from the ŠKODA ■ Original Accessories or from the ŠKODA Genuine Parts ranges. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, on vehicles with the KESSY ■...
Close the bonnet lid Windscreen washer fluid › Lift the bonnet. › Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it. Fig. 322 › From around 20 cm, lightly push the bonnet lid closed until it securely engag- Windscreen washer fluid reser- voir If the bonnet lid is not properly closed, the display of the instrument cluster...
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We therefore recommend that the oil change is carried out by a ŠKODA Serv- Diesel engines Specification ice Partner. 1.6 l/66, 85 kW TDI VW 507 00 The engine oil should be changed after specified service intervals » page 267. 2.0 l/105, 110, 135 kW TDI Depending on the driving style and operating conditions, the engine uses some Vehicles with fixed service intervals...
Note Check and refill An engine oil level which is too low is indicated in the instrument cluster by the warning light and a corresponding message » page 48. Nevertheless, we recommend that you check the oil level regularly using the dipstick. Coolant ...
CAUTION Checking and refilling If the expansion tank is empty, do not top up with coolant. The system could ■ aerate - risk of damaging the engine! Do not drive the vehicle. Switch off Fig. 324 the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage. Coolant expansion reservoir Do not fill the coolant above the mark »...
Specification - the brake fluid must comply with VW 501 14 standard (this Symbol Meaning standard meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT4). Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the vehicle battery. WARNING When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on ■...
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If the vehicle is not used for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, disconnect the negative Note terminal or charge the battery constantly with a very low charging current. We recommend having all work on the vehicle battery carried out by a spe- ■...
We recommend you have the battery replaced by a specialist garage. Wheels › To disconnect the battery, switch off the ignition and disconnect first the Wheels and tyres negative terminal , and only after this the positive . › To connect the battery, first connect the positive terminal , and only after Advice on tyre/wheel usage this the negative terminal .
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The specified running direction must be strictly adhered to, otherwise the fol- Tyre diameter in inches lowing tyre characteristics may be degraded. This information serves merely as information for the prescribed tyre ▶ Driving stability. pressure. This is not a list of shared tyre sizes for your vehicle. These are in ▶...
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The tyre wear increases in the following circumstances. WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure. ▶ If you get a puncture and a spare tyre has to be fitted with the opposite ■ ▶ Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid acceleration / deceleration). direction of rotation, please drive with particular caution.
Before fitting the snow chains, remove the full wheel trims. Snow chains must only be fitted on the front wheels and are applicable only to the following wheel / tyre combinations. Operating in winter conditions Octavia All-year (or “winter”) tyres Rim size Impression depth D Tyre size All-year or “winter”...
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Octavia Scout Rim size Impression depth D Tyre size 6J x 16 50 mm 205/55 R16 6J x 17 45 mm 205/50 R17 6J x 16 48 mm 205/55 R16 6J x 16 48 mm 205/60 R16 6J x 17...
Placement of reflective vest Do-it-yourself Emergency equipment and self-help Fig. 330 Storage compartment for the Emergency equipment reflective vest Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle The reflective vest can be stored in brackets under the front seats »...
WARNING Vehicle tool kit The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi- ■ cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with this – there is a risk of injury. Always stow the tool safely in the box and make sure that it is attached ■...
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› Jack up the vehicle» page 293 until the wheel that needs changing is clear of WARNING the ground. A tightening torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads › Unscrew the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface (cloth, paper, and this can result in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on etc.).
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› Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off Anti-theft wheel bolts the wheel trim. Installing the trim Fig. 335 › Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening. Anti-theft wheel bolt and at- ›...
› Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated Use the jack from the tool kit to raise the vehicle. Position the jack at the jack- upper section for the anti-theft wheel bolts » Fig. 335 on page 292.
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Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the puncture repair kit, or Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph” consult a specialist garage about repair options. Valve remover Inflation hose with plug Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails etc.).
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Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey Sealing and inflating tyres at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). Read and observe on page 294 first. WARNING Sealing If the tyre does not inflate to at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The ■...
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence. Jump-starting › Attach clamp to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. › Attach clamp to the positive terminal of the current-giving battery. Introduction › Attach clamp to the negative terminal of the current-giving battery. ›...
Driver of the towed vehicle Towing the vehicle › If possible, the vehicle should be towed with the engine running. Operate the brake booster and power steering only if the engine is running, otherwise the Information about the towing process brake pedal must be depressed more strongly and more power has to be di- rected to the steering.
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Remove/insert cap › To remove, press on the cap in the direction of the arrow and remove this in the direction of arrow » Fig. 342. › To insert, insert the cap in arrow range and then press on the opposite edge of the cap.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked Remote control and removable light - changing the battery with the key after replacing the battery » page Introduction Remote control of the auxiliary heating CAUTION The replacement battery/batteries must comply with the original specifica- ■...
› Replace the batteries. CAUTION › Insert the cover for the rechargeable batteries and press it down until it Make sure you do not damage the paint when performing an emergency lock- clicks into place. ing/unlocking. CAUTION Locking the door without locking cylinders If an incorrect battery type is used or a non-rechargeable battery, there is a risk of damaging the light and the vehicle's electrical system.
› Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the recess or the opening in the Replacing the windscreen wiper blades trim» Fig. 350 as far as the stop. › Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow. Fig.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade Fuses and light bulbs › Push the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction of the arrow until it locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly Fuses attached. › Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen. ...
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Read and observe on page 302 first. Fuses in the dashboard - LHD The fuse box is located behind the storage compartment on the front passen- Fig. 356 ger side. Storage compartment on the Fold down the storage compartment and replace the fuse driver's side ›...
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Consumer Fuse assignment in the dashboard Operating lever underneath the steering wheel Fig. 358 Adaptive Shock absorber Fuses Towing hitch Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof Light - right Central locking- front left door, window - left, exterior mirrors - Heating, fold-in function, setting the mirror surface Heated front seats Interior lighting ...
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Consumer Fuse assignment in engine compartment Rear window wiper Fig. 360 Assist system for blind spot monitoring Fuses Engine starting, clutch pedal switch Opening the boot lid Multi-function unit for taxi vehicles Voltage stabiliser for taxis, USB socket Heated rear window Fuses in the engine compartment ...
WARNING Consumer Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the ■ Windscreen wipers engine compartment » page 276. Anti-theft alarm Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi- ■ Windscreen heater ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficulty Engine control system, voltage stabilizer for taxi vehicles...
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Read and observe on page 306 first. Changing the bulb for the low beam › Turn the protective cap » Fig. 361 on page 306 in direction of the arrow. › Disconnect the connector with the light bulb in the direction of arrow »...
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› Fit the connector. Change bulb for fog lights switch - Variant 1 Refit the headlight and grille › Insert the fog light opposite to the direction of arrow » Fig. 364, push op- posite to the direction of arrow and bolt into place.
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› Remove the key in the direction of the arrow › Turn the holder with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow › Remove the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow › Insert a new holder with the bulb in the headlamp and turn it in the direction of arrow as far as the stop.
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› Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover. The cover must engage Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly - Variant 2 securely. › Shut the boot lid. CAUTION Ensure that the cable bundle does not become stuck between the body and ■...
Vehicle data sticker Technical data Technical data Basic vehicle data Introduction The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece- dence over the details in the Owner's Manual. The listed performance values were determined without performance-reduc- Fig. 370 Vehicle data sticker ing equipment, e.g.
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90%. Maximum permissible towed weight (towing vehicle and trailer) Maximum permissible front axle load Operating weight - Octavia Maximum permissible rear axle load Engine Transmission...
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Operating weight - Octavia Combi Scout Note The fuel consumption and emission levels given on the ŠKODA websites or ■ Engine Transmission Operating weight (kg) in the commercial and technical vehicle documentation have been established 1.8 l/132 kW TSI DSG 4x4...
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The values listed represent the maximum axle load at the front and rear. Fig. 374 Overhang angle: Octavia/Octavia Estate Departure angle (°) - Octavia...
Output (kW at 1/min) 85/5000-5500 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 200/2000-3500 Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 3/999 Body Octavia Octavia Combi Gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 10.1 10.2 1.2 l/63 kW TSI engine Output (kW at 1/min) 63/4300-5300...
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Output (kW at 1/min) 81/4800-6000 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 200/1500-3500 Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1395 Body Octavia Octavia Estate Transmission Top speeds (km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 10.9 11.1 1.4 l/110 kW TSI engine Output (kW at 1/min) 110/5000-6000...
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Applies to 4x4 vehicles. 2.0 l/169 kW TSI engine Output (kW at 1/min) 169/4700-6200 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 350/1500-4600 Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1984 Body Octavia RS Octavia Combi RS Gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) Technical data...
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180/5000-6700 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 370/1600-4300 Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1984 Body Octavia RS Octavia Combi RS Gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR engine Output (kW at 1/min) 66/2750-4600 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min)
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105/3500-4000 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min) 320/1750-3000 Number of cylinders/displacement (cm 4/1968 Body Octavia Octavia Combi Gearbox Top speed (km/h) Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR engine Output (kW at 1/min) 110/3500-4000 Maximum torque (Nm at 1/min)
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Anti-theft alarm system Index Trailer Favourite Anti-theft wheel bolts Flagged destination 137, 165 A2DP/AVRCP Online goals Apple CarPlay Abort route guidance own goal applications saved destination 44, 214 Disclaimer search Armrest Telephone contact see Automatic Distance Control Front vCard Accessories Rear Air-conditioning system Ashtray...
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Automatic switch-off of Infotainment Switch on/off Brake system Update 134, 137 Automatic transmission Breakdown call Updates 94, 153 Broadcasting Visibility 136, 144 Settings Bulbs Bluetooth Player Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- Replacing Bluetooth rSAP tion) Button in driver's door Internet In infotainment Electric windows...
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Wheels In an accident Correct seating position Windscreen wiper blades Refuel Crew Protect Assist Regular checks Changing a wheel Cruise Control System Sticker Changing gear Cup holders Warning light Selector lever Cockpit Tiptronic Lighting Charging a vehicle battery Columbus Check additional information external module Brake fluid...
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Image with GPS Drive Memory Driving through water Destination details DriveGreen Electrical boot lid Destination management Driver information system set the top position of the lid Destination details Driving Electrical power windows Favourite Emissions Electric boot lid Storage Fuel consumption Force limiter Destination on the map Maximum speed...
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Reflective vest External module Force limiter Vehicle tool kit CD / DVD Electric boot lid Warning triangle SD card Sliding/tilting roof SIM card Window Emergency spare Video DVD Removing/stowing Frequently Asked Questions Emission control system Front assist Warning light Emissions Factory settings 136, 144 Front Assist...
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Hitch infotainment Description Columbus Home address 141, 187 G-TEC Infotainment description HOME button Gas station Amundsen HOME main screen Gearbox Bolero Hook Information messages Swing Horn Gear change Infotainment gesture control Hotspot (WLAN) Gear recommendation Infotainment language 136, 143 Internet Information on the selected gear Infotainment menus Gear changing...
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connection Lane Departure Warning Interior lighting Hotspot (WLAN) Activation / deactivation Luggage compartment SIM card Operation Lights Internet connection Lane recommendation Automatic driving light control Dipped beam ISOFIX Language characters Driving abroad Lap timer Headlight range control Last destinations Parking lights Jack Latitude Switching on and off...
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Net partition Management of ŠKODA Connect Online Serv- Navigation menu item Removable light ices Operation Roll-up cover Stop watch Managing paired devices Storage compartments under the floor cover- MAXI DOT Display Managing saved routes Apple CarPlay Manoeuvre unlock manually Telephone menu Graphical driving recommendations Unlock the boot lid Maximum speed...
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Media Command destination search Most common routes Control Favourites Navigation announcements 142, 194 Main menu Map orientation Navigation data Supported formats obstruction of traffic Navigation data update Options for map display Options for map display in the split screen Memory route display Preferred type of route Memory Function for the seat...
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Service management Parking Service package Park Assist obstruction of traffic Status of the Online Services Parking aid OFF ROAD ŠKODA Connect website Rear View Camera Hill Descent Assistant Online services ŠKODA Connect Parking aid OFF ROAD mode enable service Automatic emergency braking See OFF ROAD Automatic system activation when moving for- Operating the Infotainment menus...
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Phone Power windows Radio remote control Adjust text messages Button in the front passenger door Auxiliary heating (heating and ventilation) Bluetooth® update Button in the rear doors Radio station Clear calls Practical features Preset buttons Compatibility Ashtray Radio station logos Diverting calls Cigarette lighter Update...
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Regulation Route calculation search Headlight beam Trailer towing Gas station Remote access to the vehicle Route details Online goals Remote control Route information parking spot Changing battery route list restaurant Synchronisation process Route options Seat belt Unlocking/locking rSAP height adjustment Remote transfer of SIM data Data Connection Warning light...
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Service Configuration wizard Show POIs in the map Service interval display 138, 145 SIM card Warning light Data connection Change PIN code External device data transfer 136, 143 Service interval Data Connection 138, 144 Insert Service Interval Fuel options Internet Service interval display Information regarding the version of the navi- PIN code...
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Telephone functions Traffic program (TP) Turn signal system Warning light 46, 47 Telephone number Traffic reports (TMC) Type plate Telephone Premium Traffic sign recognition rSAP Tyre Traffic Sign Recognition Wear indicator Text messages dysfunction Information messages Tyre load capacity Through-loading bag Settings in Infotainment Tyre pressure Tilt / slide sunroof...
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94, 152 Vehicle length 315, 316 Washing the vehicle Safe removal vehicle systems Waste container Useful equipment Vehicle tool kit Water in the fuel filter 230-volt socket Vehicle width 315, 316 Waypoint mode Clothes hook Main menu Vest Cup holders Record waypoints Video DVD Multimedia holder...
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Windscreen wipers and washers Other Characters Activation ŠKODA Connect Replacing the windscreen wiper blade register Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Register Service position of the windscreen wiper arms 301 see Online Services Winter operation services Manager All season tyres Services Manager Car battery Diesel fuel set to...