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Infotainment Radio Blues

Owner's Manual

Blues
Infotainment anglicky 11.2013
S00.5614.20.20
5E0 012 720 CC
 Structure of this Owner's Manual Note

(explanations) A normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
At the beginning of this manual you will find a table of contents where all the top-
ics described are arranged sequentially. At the end of this manual you will find an
alphabetical index.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbols
 Denotes the end of a section.
 Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.
® Denotes a registered trademark.
Examples of the information listed in the Owner's Manual
Press the SETUP → Sound button.
This information indicates that you must first press the SETUP button and then se-
lect and confirm the Sound menu.
The “→” symbol indicates the next step.
Example of the menu, the available menus, menu items or functions.
■ xyz - the first menu level
■ xyz - the second menu level
■ xyz - the third menu level
■ xyz - the first menu level

Notes
WARNING
The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.

CAUTION
A Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle
(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.
 Preface

You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with an Infotainment Radio Blues (hereafter called the
unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us.
The new operating concept allows you to make vehicle settings and to operate electronic systems centrally
from the device.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a
prerequisite for proper use of the unit.
Please note that these instructions are meant only as an addendum to the information presented in the
Owner's Manual of your vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in conjunction with the latest manual for
this vehicle. For a detailed description of some functions listed in these instructions, see the Owner's Manual
for your vehicle.
If you have any questions about your device, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)
 Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Introductory information
Important notes 4
Description and operation of the device 5
Operating the device 6
Device settings 9

Audio
Radio 12
Media 14

Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings 19

Index

2 Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
ACC Adaptive cruise control
AF Alternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-
rent radio station
AM Amplitude modulation - identification of the radio frequency
band
TCS Traction Control of the drive wheels
DRM Digital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or
restrict the use of digital media content
ESC Electronic Stability Control
FM Frequency modulation - identification of the radio frequency
band
HFP Hands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®,, which allows for communication between a mo-
bile phone and the hands-free equipment in the vehicle
ID3 tag an additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.
KESSY keyless unlocking, starting and locking
MP3 compressed audio format
PI Program identification - Station identification by means of a
unique RDS code
PTY Programme type - sorts radio stations into categories (such as
News, Sports, etc.) using the transmitted RDS code
RDS Radio Data System - system for the transmission of additional
information for FM radio reception
TP Traffic Program identification - program identifier for the
transmission of traffic information
VIN Vehicle identification number
WMA Windows Media Audio - compressed audio format 

Abbreviations 3
 Declaration of conformity
Introductory information

Important notes
 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 4.

ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
 Introduction basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  

Declaration of conformity 4
Warning statement 4
Component protection 4
Warning statement
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.  First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 4.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo- FCC § 15.19 Labelling requirements
nents described in these operating instructions. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
hicle. For more information, please contact your ŠKODA Partner. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
The illustrations in this manual can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
are only intended for general information. may cause undesired operation.

WARNING FCC § 15.21 Information to user

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re- compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.
■ Only use the device in a way that ensures that you are in full control of your
INDUSTRY CANADA Statements
vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident! Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
■ High volumes can cause hearing damage. 
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

Component protection

 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 4.

Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protection.

The component protection was developed as a protection mechanism for: 

4 Introductory information
› impairment of factory-fitted control units or control units fitted by a specialist Description of the device
garage following installation in another vehicle (after a theft, for example);
› impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle;
› the possibility of a legitimate installation or replacement of control units during
repairs at a ŠKODA specialist garage.
When component protection is activated, the following message appears on the
device display screen: Component theft protection - Restricted function. Switch
on ignition.
If the component protection does not deactivate when the ignition is switched
on, please contact a specialist garage. 

Description and operation of the device

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device 5
Switching the device on/off 6
Adjusting the volume 6
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important Fig. 1 Description of the device
notes. 

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.

1  - Knob for switching the device on/off; adjusting the volume

2 Menu button for calls and confirmations

3 Function keys (the functions for these keys are described in the relevant
chapters)
4 Display
5 RADIO - Radio menu » page 12
6 MEDIA - Media menu » page 14
7 MUTE - Mute
8 SETUP - Device settings » page 9
9 CAR - Settings for the vehicle system » page 19
10 BACK - Return to higher-level menu
11   - Backward and forward menu navigation (the key functions are descri-
bed in the relevant chapters) 

Introductory information 5
 Switching the device on/off Note
■The change in volume is displayed on the device display screen.
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
■
■
The corresponding symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted. .
Some connected sources allow the volume to be changed directly at the source.
› Press the  knob to switch the device on or off. ■Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
■The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a device power output of 4 x
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were 20 W. 
active before switching off the device will be restored.
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the unit will switch off automatically. After switching on the ignition, the unit is Operating the device
turned on automatically.
If the device was switched off using the  knob, then the device will not switch  Introduction
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
If your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system, the device will switch off automat- This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
ically after the engine has been turned off and the door opened. Operating via the device screen 7
When the ignition is switched off, the system switches off automatically after ap- Operating using the buttons on the control lever 7
prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).  Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel -
Audio menu 8
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
Adjusting the volume
notes.

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5. Some features of the device are also displayed in the Maxi DOT display1). Depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment, these features can be operated as follows.
Increase the volume ■ Using the buttons on the operating lever » page 7
› Turn the  knob to the right. ■ Using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel » page 8

Reduce the volume

Note
› Turn the knob to the left.
If the ignition and the side light are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
Muting
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.
› Press the

MUTE button
or
› Set the volume to 0 using the  knob.

CAUTION
Car speakers may be damaged if playback is too loud or distorted.

1) Description of the display in the Maxi DOT display » Owner's Manual, chapter Information system

6 Introductory information
 Confirming menu/menu item
Operating via the device screen Confirm by pressing the menu button 2 .
Confirming function of menu/menu item
Confirm the function of menu/menu item F » Fig. 2 by pressing the correspond-
ing button 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5.
Returning to higher-level menu
Return by pressing the BACK button.
Switching function on/off with “checkbox”
Switch the function on/off by pressing the menu button 2 .

Note
■ Greyed out menus or menu items are not enabled or available.
■ For some menus or menu items, the current setting is displayed, e.g. Distance:
km or Distance: mi.
■ If the device is not currently being used, the display will return to the higher-
level menu after a few seconds. 

Operating using the buttons on the control lever

Fig. 2 Displays Fig. 3

Buttons on the control lever

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.

Display of menus, menu items and functions

A Currently selected menu/menu item
B Previous menu item
C Next menu item
D Higher-level menu
E Function with “checkbox”
›  - Function is switched on.  First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.

›  - Function is switched off The individual menus and corresponding menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT
F Function of button 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5 in the current menu/menu item display can be operated using the buttons on the control lever.

Selecting menu/menu item A Press and hold - open main menu

Select by turning the menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5. A Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
B Press briefly - select menu item or menu 

Introductory information 7
 Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel - Audio menu

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.

The individual menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display in the Audio menu
can be operated using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel.

Fig. 4 Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons and dials

Control buttons and dials

Button/
di-
Action Radio Media
al
» Fig. 4
1 Press briefly Change source, change frequency band
Switch between the Radio and Media operating modes, and open the most recent context status (e.g. the last radio station or track to
1 Press and hold
be played)a)
Switches tone on/offb)
2 Press briefly
Start/stop playback
2 Turn upwards Increase the volume
2 Turn downwards Reduce the volume
Go to the next radio station stored in the station list
3 Press briefly or to the next radio station stored in the preset listc) Skip to next tracka)
Interrupt traffic report
3 Press and hold Interrupt traffic report Fast forwarda)
Go to the previous radio station stored in the station list
Go to the previous track within 3 s of playback,
4 Press briefly or to the next radio station stored in the preset list
go to the start of the track after 3 sa)
Interrupt traffic report
4 Press and hold Interrupt traffic report Fast rewinda)
5 Press briefly Interrupt traffic report without function
Display list of available stations
5 Turn upwards Switch to previous tracka) 
Scroll upwards

8 Introductory information
 Button/
di-
Action Radio Media
al
» Fig. 4
Display list of available stations
5 Turn downwards Skip to next tracka)
Scroll downwards
6 Press briefly Open the main menu
a) Does not apply for AUX.
b) The sound is turned on again by pressing or turning dial 2 .
c) Context-dependent selection.

Note Main menu

■ The buttons with the symbol  for voice control and  for the phone are not
supported by the device. 

Device settings

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu 9
Sound settings 10 Fig. 5 Setup main menu
Radio settings 10
Media settings
Device system settings
10
11
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.

Opening the main menu for unit setup

First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes. 
› Press the buttonSETUP .

Menu items in the main menu for device setup

■ Sound - Sound settings » page 10
■ Radio setup - Radio settings » page 10
■ Media - Media settings » page 10
■ System - System settings » page 11 

Introductory information 9
 ■ PTY filter - Selects radio stations by the type of programme being broadcast
Sound settings ■ Off - Switches off
■ News - News

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9. ■ Music - Music
■ Sport - Sports

› Press the SETUP → Sound button. ■ Culture - Culture

■ Special - Other
■ Bass - Bass settings ■ Station list sort - Sorts the saved radio stations
■ Mid - Mid-range settings ■ Default - by the programme identification (PI code)
■ Treble - Treble settings ■ A-Z - In alphabetical order and also based on the frequency number (if the sta-
■ Balance - Sets the balance between the left and right-hand sides tion name changes during the programme, it can be displayed just at the end
■ Fader - Sets the balance between the front and the rear of the list)
■ Volume - Volume settings ■ Name of station - Displays the station name
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Volume after switching on ■ Variable - Allows changes to the station name
■ Traffic announcement - sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP) ■ Fixed - The station name is fixed (suitable for the A-Z listing)
■ Speed-dependent vol. adjustment - increases the volume as speed increases ■ Delete presets - Deletes the stored stations in the device memory
■ AUX volume - Adjusts the playback volume of an external source
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
Note
■ Loud - High volume  ■ The Radio Data System (RDS) is used to transfer additional information. The
RDS enables program identification, program type identification (PTY), the recep-
tion of traffic reports (TP) or automatic station tracking, for example. If there is
Radio settings sufficient reception, RDS-compatible radio stations will be displayed by station
name rather than station frequency.

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9. ■ The Alternative frequency (AF) function ensures that the best receivable fre-
quency for the selected station is set automatically.
■ In countries where the RDS function is not adequately supported, the device
› Press the button SETUP → Radio setup.
may not be fully functional. We therefore recommend switching off the RDS re-
■ Radio text - Switches radio text display on/off gional setting as well as the Alternative frequency (AF) setting, if applicable. Oth-
■ Alternative frequency (AF) - Activates/deactivates search for alternative fre- erwise, these settings can affect the functionality of the radio. 

quencies for the station currently being listened to

■ Arrow keys - Sets the station selection function in RADIO mode
■ Station list - Switches all stations currently in range for the selected fre- Media settings
quency band

■
■ Preset list - Switches only the stored stations in the selected frequency band
RDS regional - Activates/deactivates the automatic tracking of related regional
stations
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.

■ Fixed - The selected regional station is kept permanently (another regional › Press the button SETUP → Media. 

station must be set manually if signal is lost)

■ Automatic - Automatic tracking of regional stations (the radio will automati-
cally switch to another available regional station if reception is lost in the re-
gion in question)

10 Introductory information
■ Activate AUX - Activates/deactivates AUX input ■ Speed - Speed units
■ Mix/Repeat including subfolders - Activates/deactivates playback of the tracks km/h - Kilometres per hour
■
in the Mix and Repeat modes, including subfolders mph - Miles per hour
■
■ Display ID3 tags - Activates/deactivates display of the artist, album and track ■ Consumption - Consumption units
name in the device display screen1)  ■ l/100km - Litres per 100 kilometres
■ km/l - Kilometres per litre
■ mpg (US) - Miles per gallon (US)
Device system settings ■ mpg (UK) - Miles per gallon (UK)
■ Gas consumption - Gas consumption units

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 9.

■
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
Display - screen setting
› Press the button SETUP → System. ■ Brightness - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Language - Sets the device language2) ■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Time/date - Time and date settings ■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Time - Time settings ■ Medium - medium level
■ Date - Date settings ■ Darker - darker level
■ Summer (DST) - Switches summer time adjustment on/off ■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Time format - Sets the time format ■ Clock in standby mode - Time display on the screen when the ignition is
■ 24h switched on and the device switched off
■ 12h ■ Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device3)
■ Date format - sets the date format ■ Factory settings - Restore to factory settings
■ DD.MM.YYYY - Day - Month - Year ■ All - All settings
■ YYYY-MM-DD - Year - Month - Day ■ Sound - Sound settings
■ MM.DD.YYYY - Month - Day - Year ■ Radio setup - Radio settings
■ Units - Sets the units ■ Vehicle - Vehicle system settings
■ Distance - Distance units ■ Media - Media settings
■ km - Kilometres ■ System - System settings
■ mi - Miles ■ Driving profile - Choice of driving mode
■ Temperature - Temperature units ■ Display off - Activates/deactivates the screen in power-saving mode, where the
■ °C - Degrees Celsius screen is black (the screen can be switched on again by pressing any button)
■ °F - Degrees Fahrenheit ■ System information - Displays system information
■ Volume - Volume units ■ Versions data - Displays version information
■ l - Litres ■ Device part number: ... - Device part number
■ gall. (UK) - Gallons (UK) ■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ gall. (US) - Gallons (US) ■ Software version: ... - Version of the software used
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights used 

1) Regardless of the setting, the ID3 tag is always displayed in the Audio menu in the MAXI DOT display.
2) The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) can not always be guaran-
teed.
3) If a sound is currently played from the USB data carrier, this function is not active.

Introductory information 11
 Symbol Importance
Audio Radio station from the station list is a station from the

preset list
Radio 
Automatic playing of available radio stations for 10 sec-
onds

 Introduction a) PTY (programme type) - refers to the type of programme transmitted by the radio station. 

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Search for and save radio stations
Main menu 12
Search for and save radio stations
Selecting a frequency band and radio station
Activating/deactivating traffic programme TP
12
13
14
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.

If no memory group is displayed for the frequency bands,

First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
› press the RADIO button → press menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5.

The device allows you to receive a radio broadcast in the FM or AM frequency The station search is influenced by selecting the PTY filter function » page 10 and
bands and to receive additional information from the RDS station in the FM fre- by switching the TP function on or off.
quency band. 
Search options
■ TP - switches traffic programme on/off » page 14
■ Manual - Manual station search
Main menu ■ Scan - Successive play of all available stations in the current frequency band or
the current station buttons for five seconds each

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12. ■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current radio station
■ Skip - Selects another radio station
■ Auto store - Automatic station search
Accessing radio mode in main menu
› Press the RADIO button. Manual station search
The most recently tuned radio station plays. Pressing the Manual button starts a manual station search.

Symbols in the display The manual station search is initiated by turning the menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on
page 5 or using the buttons   .
Symbol Importance
Pressing the OK button ends the manual station search at the currently tuned ra-
 Sound is muted
dio station.
 Traffic information station
Automatic station search
  Station without traffic information
Pressing the Auto store button starts an automatic station search.
, , ,  Currently selected frequency band and memory group
Auto store... is displayed on the device display screen when searching and stor-
Radio station is selected based on desired station top-
 a)
ing.
ic » page 10, Radio settings
At the end of the automatic station search, the five radio stations with the stron-
gest signal are stored in the memory group for the current frequency band. 

12 Audio
If radio stations have already been stored under the preset buttons, then the sta- Pressing the RADIO → button and the corresponding button 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5
tion keys will be overwritten with newly located stations after the automatic sta- for the memory group
tion search.
or
Storing stations repeatedly pressing the RADIO button prompts the device to switch between the
Set the desired radio station and press and hold the corresponding button memory groups.
3 » Fig. 1 on page 5 until a beep is heard. The station is stored in the device
memory and its name appears above the corresponding button 3 .  Press the menu button 2 to confirm the selected memory group.
Selecting radio stations
Depending on the setting of the Arrow keys » page 10, Radio settings, the device
Selecting a frequency band and radio station sets a radio station from the following list in the current frequency band:
■ List of available stations
■ List of stations stored in the device memory
Briefly pressing the button  or  prompts the device to switch to the previous
or next radio station.
Press and hold the button  or  to start the search in the selected direction
and stop at the next radio station.
or
Turning the menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5 will prompt the device to switch to
the previous or next radio station.
Press the menu button 2 to select the set station.
Five presets are available in each memory group.
In addition to the station name, the type of program broadcast by the radio sta-
tion according to PTY 1) will also be displayed.
If the station is stored in the device memory, then the symbol  will also be dis-
played.
The device will automatically search for radio stations if no list of available sta-
tions is available. 
Fig. 6 Main menu/selecting the frequency band

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12.

Selecting a frequency band

The device can receive the frequency bands FM (FM1 and FM2 memory group) and
AM (AM1 and AM2 memory group).

1) PTY (programme type) - refers to the type of programme transmitted by the radio station.

Audio 13
 Adjusting additional functions 17
Activating/deactivating traffic programme TP
USB and AUX inputs 17

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 12. First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important
notes.
Certain radio stations transmit traffic reports. The device enables playback of The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect differ-
these traffic reports. ent source types » page 15.
› Press the RADIO button → menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5 → TP. When the source has been connected, the device starts to automatically play au-
dio files in alphabetical order.
Screen display
The functionality of the traffic monitoring system is displayed in the screen by the
symbol  in conjunction with the station name (e.g. in the station list or preset
WARNING
list). ■ Never place external sources on the console panel. They could be thrown in-
If the radio station does not broadcast traffic reports, or if no traffic stations can to the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, thereby in-
be found (due to a general radio reception interruption, for example), then the juring the occupants.
symbol is displayed on the screen.   ■ Never place external sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the oc-
If a radio station is tuned in that does not support traffic reports,  then the most cupants.
suitable station is automatically set in the background in order to ensure the ■ Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
continuous reception of traffic reports. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving
The device will function in exactly the same way with the selected frequency manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
band. ■ Always route the connection cable for the external source such that it does
not restrict you when driving.
When playing in Media mode, the most recently selected radio station continues
to be received in the background if this station supports traffic reports.
CAUTION
Interrupting/stopping the traffic programme
When the traffic programme is being received, Traffic announcement is displayed Do not store any important data on the connected external sources. ŠKODA as-
on the device display screen along with the following options: sumes no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected devices.
■ TP off - Switches off the traffic announcement currently being broadcast
■ Cancel - Deactivates the traffic programme function  Note
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for instructions on operat-
ing the external source. 
Media

 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting sources 15
Supported sources and file formats 15
Operation 16

14 Audio
 Symbols in the display
Selecting sources
Symbol Importance
 Track repeat
 Folder/source repeat
 Random play
,  Currently selected audio source
 Auto-play function for 10 seconds 

Supported sources and file formats

 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.

Supported sources
USB devices USB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special software)
Other external Portable playback devices with AUX connection, MTP (MSC)
sources players
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most products and
media available on the various markets. However, it is possible that some devices,
media or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Fig. 7 Main menu/USB operation
Supported files

 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
Codec type (file
MPEG-1/2 (layer 3)
Audio files
Windows Media Audio
Accessing main menu in media mode formats) 7, 8, 9 and 10
› Press the button MEDIA . File suffix mp3 wma

Selecting the audio source Playlists m3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asx
■ USB - Changes to an external audio source connected to the USB in- The name of the artist, the album and the title of the played file can be displayed
put1) » page 17 if the information is available as a so-called ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is available, only
■ AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX in- the folder name is displayed.
put » page 17
To ensure good playback, we recommend using compressed MP3 files at a bit rate
of at least 160 kb/s. For audio files with variable bitrates, the indicated remaining
playback time does not correspond to the actual remaining playback time. 

1) Operating a connected external audio source is only possible with certain restrictions, depending on
the type of the connected device.

Audio 15
The WMA files can only be played if they are not additionally copyrighted by DRM. Button 
These kinds of WMA files are not supported by the device. Action Function
The more files, folders or playlists on one source, the longer it will take to read Go to the start of the track being played if the track
the source. It is a good idea to create subfolders with files (e.g. by artist or album has been playing for more than 3 seconds
names) in order to save time. Press briefly
Go to the start of the previous track if the track has
Source properties been playing for less than 3 seconds
USB 1.x and 2.x or higher with USB 2.x support Press and hold Fast rewind of the track
Specifications for USB (the maximum data transfer speed will then corre-
Button 
sources spond to the USB 2.x speed)
Speed class of max. 480 Mb/s Action Function
File system for the USB Press briefly Go to the start of the next track
FAT16, VFAT, FAT32
source Press and hold Fast forward of the track
File properties Button /
Bitrate max. 320 kb/s Action Function
Sampling rate max. 48 kHz  Playback/pause: the play function is stopped in the
current position and the symbol changes to  - when
Press briefly
pressed again, playback will continue from this posi-
Operation tion.

 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
Button 
Action Function

The  and  buttons always affect the audio source currently being listened to, Go to the start of the track being played if the track
regardless of the menu being used. has been playing for more than 3 seconds
Press briefly
Go to the start of the previous track if the track has
It is also possible to change tracks using the buttons 3 » Fig. 1 on page 5 from been playing for less than 3 seconds
within the menu of the audio source currently being played.
Press and hold Fast rewind of the track
A list of buttons 3 is displayed in the menu of the audio source currently being
played after the menu button 2 is turned. Button 
■ Play - Plays the current track Action Function
■ Up - Returns to a higher level Press briefly Go to the start of the next track
Press menu button 2 to start playback of the current track or to open the cur- Press and hold Fast forward of the track
rent folder.
Button 
Action Function
Press briefly Scrolling down in folders 

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Button 
USB and AUX inputs
Action Function
Press briefly Scrolling up in folders 
Fig. 8
USB and AUX inputs
Adjusting additional functions

 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.

› Press the MEDIA button → menu button 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5.

■ TP - switches traffic programme on/off
■  - Displays the artist, album and track name from ID3 tag1)
■ Repeat - Sets repeat play
■ Off - Switches repeat function off
 First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
■ Track - Repeats the current track Die MDI (USB and AUX) inputs are located above the storage compartment at the
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder front of the centre console » Fig. 8.
■ Mix - Random playback
■ Off - Switches random playback function off The device can be used to play audio files from sources connected via these in-
■ All - Sets random playback of all tracks in the current audio source puts, either directly or via a connection cable available from ŠKODA Genuine Ac-
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder cessories.
■ Scan - Consecutive playback of the tracks for 10 seconds Adjusting the playback volume of the source
■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current track
The playback volume of the source can be adjusted by turning the  knob.
■ Skip - Selects another track
■ Cancel - Changes to the track played originally  Depending on the connected source, the output volume can be adjusted at this
source » page 10, Sound settings.
AUX input
External audio sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from your
device.
The standard 3.5-mm jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the external audio
source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
USB input
External audio sources connected to the USB input cannot be operated from your
device.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:
› Press the button SETUP → System → Remove USB device safely. 

1) If there are no artist, album and track names available in the file being played, the folder or file name
is displayed.

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Do not use USB extension cables or adapters. This can impair the function of the
connected source.
USB hubs are not supported.

CAUTION
The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!

Note
■ If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired. This de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
■ See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the external
audio source.
■ Some devices connected via USB can be charged via the device. 

18 Audio
 Selecting driving mode
Vehicle systems
Fig. 9
Vehicle settings Button for selecting the driving
mode
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selecting driving mode 19
Driving assistants 20
Deactivating traction control (ASR) 21
Speed limit for winter tyres
Light
Visibility
21
21
21
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

The menu for selecting the driving mode allows you to set the vehicle to one of
Opening and closing 21 the three preset driving modes (Normal, Sport and Eco), or to the Individual driv-
Seats 22 ing mode, which allows customised settings to be applied.
Setting Climatronic 22
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the  » Fig. 9symbol lights
Auxiliary heating and ventilation 23 up in the button.
Vehicle status 23
Details of the multifunction display 23 Open the main menu
Service 24 › Press the button  » Fig. 9.
Resetting to factory settings 24 ■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Info - Displays the mode settings
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important ■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
notes. ■ Info - Displays the mode settings
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is ■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
switched on. ■ Info - Displays the mode settings
■ Individual - Activates the Individual mode
Note ■ Settings - Individual settings
■ Steering action - Sets the power steering characteristics
■ The individual systems are described in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual. ■ Normal - Normal
■ For safety reasons, if any system functions are disabled, then some functions, ■ Sport - Sports
such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after switching ■ Engine - Sets the engine (drive) characteristics
the ignition off and on.  ■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical 

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 ■ ACC driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated
■ Normal - Normal
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■ Sport - Sports Parking aid: Explanation of graphic

■ Eco - Economical A Obstacle detected in the scanned area (the vehicle can still continue to travel
■ Advanced FrontLighting System (AFS) - Sets the characteristics of the in the direction of the obstacle)
adaptive headlights B Obstacle detected in the collision area (do not continue to drive in the direc-
■ Normal - Normal tion of the obstacle)
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical More information on the parking aid can be found in the » Vehicle Owner's Man-
ual, chapter Assistance systems.
■ Air conditioning - Sets the Climatronic characteristics
■ Normal - Normal › Press the button CAR → Assistants.
■ Eco - Economical
■ Reset - Sets the mode to Normal
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Active - Activates/deactivates the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activates/deactivates advance warning function
Note ■ Display distance warning - Activates/deactivates distance warnings

If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the "Select driving ■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control
■ Distance - Sets the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
mode" main menu, it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch it-
■ Very close - Very small distance
self off. 
■ Close - Small distance
■ Medium - Medium distance
■ Far - Large distance
Driving assistants
■ Very far - Very large distance
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise con-
trol is active1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Park Assist - Sets the parking aid
■ Front volume - Adjusts the volume of the front sensors
■ Front tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the front sensors
■ Rear volume - Adjusts the volume of the rear sensors
■ Rear tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the rear sensors
Fig. 10 Parking assistance: Illustrations ■ Audio lowering - Lowers the volume
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Light - Slight lowering of the volume 

1) This can be set in the menu on vehicles with driving mode selection option » page 19, Selecting driv-
ing mode.

20 Vehicle systems
 ■ Medium - Medium lowering of the volume ■ Light Assist - Activates/deactivates the head light assist function
■ Strong - Strong lowering of the volume ■ Automatic headlight control (rain) - Activates/deactivates automatic head-
■ ProActive passenger protection - Activates/deactivates proactive passenger light control in rain
protection ■ Daytime running lights - Activates/deactivates daytime running lights
■ Fatigue detection - Activates/deactivates the fatigue detection function  ■ Lane change flash - Activates/deactivates lane change flashing
■ Travel mode - Sets the travel mode
■ Left-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
Deactivating traction control (ASR) ■ Right-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
■ Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■
■ Instrument lighting - Sets the brightness of the instrument/switch lighting
■ Footwell light - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
Coming home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
› Press the CAR button → ASR off - Switches deactivation of traction control riod after leaving the vehicle (5-30 seconds)
(ASR) on/off. 
■ Leaving home - Activates/deactivates the function and sets the illumination pe-
riod after unlocking the vehicle (5-30 seconds) 

Speed limit for winter tyres

Visibility
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

› Press the button CAR → Winter tyres limit.  First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■ Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning function › Press the button CAR → Vision.
■ Warning at: ... km/h - Sets the speed for the warning ■ Mirrors - Adjusts the mirrors
■ Synchronous mirror adjustment - Activates/deactivates synchronous mirror
Note adjustment
■ Lowering in reverse - Activates/deactivates the lowering of the front passen-
This function is, for example, used for winter tyres where the maximum permissi-
ger mirror when reversing
ble speed is lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle. 
■ Fold in while parking - Activates/deactivates folding of the mirrors via remote
control or using the sensor in the handle (KESSY)
■ Wipers - Adjusts the windscreen wipers
Light ■ Automatic wiping in rain - Activates/deactivates automatic windscreen wip-
ing in rain
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
■ Automatic rear wiper - Activates/deactivates automatic rear window wiping 

› Press the button CAR → Lights.

Opening and closing
■ Light Assist - Sets the light assist
■ Switch-on time - Sets the sensitivity of the light sensor to the change in in-
tensity of the ambient light
■ Early - High sensitivity
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■ Medium - Medium sensitivity › Press the button CAR → Opening/closing. 

■ Late - Low sensitivity

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■ Windows - Sets the window operation
■ Convenience opening - Sets the convenience opening
■ Off - Deactivates convenience opening
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■ All windows - All windows Open the main menu

■ Driver - Driver's window only › Press the button SETUP on the Climatronic control panel.
■ Central locking - Settings for opening and closing of doors Explanation of graphic
■ Door unlocking - Sets the door unlocking
A Function On - illuminated line
■ All - All doors
■ Single door - Driver's door or driver's or passenger door with KESSY system B Function off - greyed-out line
■ Driver side - Doors on the driver's side or on the driver's or passenger's side C Set interior temperature on driver's side
with KESSY system D Set interior temperature on front passenger's side
■ Automatic locking - Activates/deactivates automatic locking when setting off E Set airflow direction
and unlocking after removing the ignition key
■ Alarm system confirmation - Activates/deactivates acoustic signals when un-
■ Profile - Sets the Climatronic operating mode
locking/locking a vehicle with an anti-theft alarm system 
■ Light - Low power, quiet operation
■ Medium - Basic power
■ Strong - High power

Seats ■  - Activates/deactivates automatic air recirculation

■  - Activates/deactivates quick interior heating
■  - Access to the auxiliary heater and ventilation settings » page 23
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

Note
› Press the button CAR → Seats.
■ The Climatronic Profile mode can be set by pressing the button 3 » Fig. 1 on
■ Store driver's seat position on key - Activates/deactivates the storage of the page 5 again.
driver's seat position and exterior mirror position in the remote control key ■ If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the Climatronic menu,
when locking the vehicle 
it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch itself off. 

Setting Climatronic

Fig. 11 Main menu Climatronic

22 Vehicle systems
 Auxiliary heating and ventilation Note
■ Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactiva-
ted again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of the
preset times.
■ In the selection of the day in the preset time, there is an option between Sun-
day and Monday without the specified day. If this setting is made, the vehicle will
be ready for use at the selected time, regardless of the current day.
■ The system in operation switches off on expiration of the running time or can
be deactivated by pressing the direct on/off button  or by using the radio re-
mote control.
■ If a different time is set » page 11, Device system settings, the activated preset
time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated. 

Fig. 12 Screen information and selection of the preset time

Vehicle status
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

Open the main menu

› Press on  in the main Climatronic menu » page 22 or press the CAR button →
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

Auxiliary heater for vehicles with manual air conditioning. › Press the button CAR → Vehicle status.

Explanation of graphic ■ Convenience consumers - Displays up to three consumers that use the largest
A Next start: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
share of fuel and displays the fuel consumption required to run all convenience
consumers; see » Vehicle Owner's Manual, chapter Economical driving and envi-
B Set operating mode, set operating duration
ronmental sustainability
C Activated preset time - illuminated line ■ Tyre pressure monitoring - Starts a new calibration process for the tyre pres-
■ Timer - Selects the preset times when the vehicle is to be ready for use sure monitor
■ Timer 1 - Preset time 1 ■ Start/stop status - Displays information about the status of the START-STOP
■ Timer 2 - Preset time 2 system 

■ Timer 3 - Preset time 3

■ Mode - Sets the operating mode
■ Heating - Heating mode Details of the multifunction display
■ Ventilation - Ventilation mode
■
■
Timer off - Switches off the preset time
Settings - Sets the day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
■ Timer 1 - Sets the preset time 1
 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

■ Timer 2 - Sets the preset time 2

› Press the button CAR → Driving data.
■ Timer 3 - Sets the preset time 3 ■ Current consumption - Activates/deactivates the current fuel consumption dis-
■ Set running time - Sets the time frame in which to run the device (10 - 60 mi- play in the instrument cluster
nutes) ■ Travelling time - Activates/deactivates the travelling time display in the instru-
ment cluster 
After setting the desired time, press the button BACK to save the preset time.

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■ Distance travelled - Activates/deactivates the display of the distance travelled
in the instrument cluster
Resetting to factory settings
■ Average speed - Activates/deactivates the average speed display in the instru-

■
ment cluster
Average consumption - Activates/deactivates the average consumption display  First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

in the instrument cluster › Press the CAR button → Factory settings.

■ Digital speed - Activates/deactivates the digital speed display in the instrument
cluster ■ All - Resets settings for all menu items
■ Oil temperature - Activates/deactivates the oil temperature display in the in- ■ Assistants - Resets the Assistants menu item settings
strument cluster ■ Vision - Resets the Vision menu item settings
■ Winter tyres warning - Activates/deactivates the winter tyres warning display ■ Lights - Resets the Lights menu item settings
in the instrument cluster ■ Opening/closing - Resets the Opening/closing menu item settings
■ Coolant temperature - Activates/deactivates the coolant temperature display in ■ Seats - Resets the Seats menu item settings
the instrument cluster ■ Driving data - Resets the Driving data menu item settings 

■ Refuel quantity - Activates/deactivates the refuel quantity display in the instru-

ment cluster
■ Eco tips - Activates/deactivates the display of tips for economical driving in the
instrument cluster
■ Convenience consumers - Activates/deactivates the consumption display for
convenience consumers in the instrument cluster
■ Reset Since start driving data - Resets the single-trip memory in the instru-
ment cluster display
■ Reset Long-term driving data - Resets the long-term memory in the instrument
cluster display 

Service

 First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.

› Press the button CAR → Service.

■ Oil change service - Overdue engine oil change
■ Oil change service due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance until
the next engine oil change
■ Inspection - Compulsory inspection
■ Inspection due in … days / … km - Displays the days and distance until the
next inspection
■ Vehicle ID - Displays the vehicle identification number 

24 Vehicle systems
 Device
Index Settings 9 M
Device screen 7, 11 MAXI DOT 7, 8
Device screen display 7 MDI 17
A Device settings 9 Media 14
Adjusting the volume 6 Driving mode 19 Adjusting additional functions 17
AF 10 AUX 17
AM 13 E File formats 15
Operation 16
Anti-theft device 4 Eco tips 23 Selecting sources 15
Audio 12
Settings 10
Media 14
Multi-function steering wheel 8 F Supported media 15
USB 17
Radio 12 Factory settings 11 Mix 10, 17
Automatic headlight in rain 21 Fatigue detection system 20 Multi-function steering wheel
Automatic locking 21 File formats 15 Audio 8
Automatic rear windscreen wiping 21 FM 13 Multifunction display 23
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain 21 Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in
AUX 10, 17 while parking 21 O
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Frequency band 13
Settings 23 Operating the device 5, 6
H Control lever 7
C Device 7
Head Light Assist 21
Climatronic P
Automatic air recirculation 22
Automatic mode 22
I
Parking aid 20
Operating mode 22 ID3 tag 10 PI 10
COMING HOME 21 Important notes 4 ProActive passenger protection 20
Component protection 4 Instrument lighting 21 PTY 10
Control lever 7 Introductory information 4
Convenience consumers 23 Component protection 4 R
Declaration of conformity 4
D Radio 12
L Save radio stations 12
Date 11 Search for radio stations 12
Daytime running lights 21 Lane change flash 21 Selecting a radio station 13
Declaration of conformity 4 Language 11 Settings 10
Description and operation of the device 5 LEAVING HOME 21 Symbols 12
Traffic programme (TP) 14
Description of the device 5 Light sensor - light switch-on time 21
RDS 10

Index 25
Remote control key memory function 22 Travel light - travel mode 21
Repeat 17 Tyre pressure monitor 23

S U
Save radio stations 12 Units 11
Scan Unlocking doors 21
Media 17 USB 17
Radio 12
Search for radio stations 12 V
Seats
Settings 22 Vehicle identification number 24
Selecting a radio station 13 Vehicle settings 19
Selecting driving mode 19 Auxiliary heating and ventilation 23
Selecting sources 15 Climatronic 22
Details of the multifunction display 23
Settings
Driving assistant 20
Device 9
Light 21
Device system 11
Opening and closing 21
Driving mode 19
Resetting to factory settings 24
Media 10
Seats 22
Radio 10
Service 24
Sound 10
Speed limit for winter tyres 21
Volume 6
Traction control (ASR) 21
Setup 9
Vehicle status 23
Sound Visibility 21
Settings 10
Vehicle systems 19
Speed limit for winter tyres 21
Version 11
START-STOP 23
Versions data 11
Switching the device off 6
VIN number 24
Switching the device on 6
Visual parking system (OPS) 20
Synchronous adjustment of both mirrors 21
System
Settings 11
W
Window convenience operation 21
T
Tilting the mirror surface - lowering in reverse 21
Time 11
TP 12, 14
Traffic programme 14

26 Index
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