navigation system SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Columbus Navigation System Manual

Preface
You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with the Infotainment Navigation Columbus (hereafter
called the unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us. The new operating concept allows you to configure vehicle settings and to operate some electronic systemscentrally from the unit.
In addition to this Owner's Manual, please also carefully read the Vehicle Manual, because operation in ac-
cordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.
If you have any questions about your unit, please contact a ŠKODA Partner. Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Familiarization with the unit
Introductory information
4
Important notes
4
Unit overview
5
Unit operation
8
Concerning the device screen operation
8
Operation through the MAXI DOT display
10
Voice control
15
Unit settings
19
Setup menu
19
Audio/Video/Images
Radio
24
Operation
24
Radio settings
27
Media
29
Operation
29
signal sources
32
DVD video
37
Images
39
Phone
Communication
41
Telephones and two-way radio systems
41
Connect to the device to the mobile telephone
44
Telephone functions
47Navigation
Description of the navigation system51
Preface to navigation
51
Settings
52
Operating the map
54
Extra window
56
Navigation
60
Enter new destination
60
Entry of saved destinations
62
POI
63
POI categories
66
Route guidance
67
traffic reports
70
My tour
71
Destination management
72
Vehicle
Vehicle systems
74
Vehicle settings
74
Index
2Table of Contents

If the component protection does not activate by switching on the ignition,
please contact a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Unit overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the unit
5
Touch screen
6
Switching the unit on/off
6
Unit menus
6
Adjusting volume
7
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter deals with the unit, the unit's buttons and their functions. It also
covers switching the unit on and off, the main menus and adjusting the volume
on the unit.

Description of the unitFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Description of the device  - Control for switching on/off; volume adjustment
Menu button for calls and confirmations RADIO
- Radio menu » page 24
MEDIA - Media menu » page 29
PHONE - Phone menu » page 41
VOICE - Voice control » page 15
NAV - Navigation Menu » page 51
TRAFFIC - List of traffic reports » page 70
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 74
MENU - Displays the unit menus » page 6
Touch screen » page 8
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12345678910115Introductory information

Touch screenFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
The unit is equipped with a so-called touch screen
11
» Fig. 1 on page 5which can
only be operated by the touch of a finger.
CAUTION
■ The screen can be operated by a slight touch of a finger. Do not apply pressure
to the screen - risk of damage!■
Do not use any objects to operate the screen - risk of damage!
■
Do not use solvents such as benzene or turpentine for cleaning, since they may
damage the screen surface.
Note
■ Use a soft cloth and, if necessary, methylated spirits, to remove fingerprints
from the screen. When doing so, ensure that you do not cause damage to other parts of the interior.■
It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing
gloves.
■
Do not affix anything to the area of the unit below the screen. This could affect
the functioning of the sensors for the zoom effect.
■
To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touchpads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the interior lighting. The automatic setting can be adjusted manual-
ly » page 20 .

Switching the unit on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
›
Press the  knob to switch the device on or off.
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were active before switching off the device will be restored.
If telephone mode was active before you switched off the unit and the ignition
and Bluetooth ®
function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-
sage » page 42 . Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth ®
function » page 22 .
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 isturned on automatically.
If the device was switched off using the 
knob, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
The unit will switch off automatically after the engine is switched off and the
door is opened if your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system. If you open the
driver's door before switching off the engine, the device will also switch off.
When the ignition is switched off, the device switches off automatically after ap-
prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).
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Unit menus
Fig. 2
Unit menus
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Function keys in the MENU main menu
- Radio » page 24
- Media » page 29
- Images » page 39
- Sound settings » page 20
- Unit settings » page 19
- Vehicle systems settings » page 74
- Navigation » page 51
- Telephone » page 41 
6Familiarization with the unit

Input screen with numeric keypadFig. 6
Input screen with numeric keypad
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 8.
The input screen with keypad is used for number input.
 - Input screen in the Phone menu » page 48.
 - Input screen in the Navigation menu » page 60
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Operation through the MAXI DOT display

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate with the control lever buttons
10
Operation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Audio
11
Operation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Telephone
13
Operation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel -
Navigation
14First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some of the device's features are also displayed in the MAXI DOT display 1)
. De-
pending on the equipment, these features can be operated as follows:
■ with the control lever
■ With the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel
Operate with the control lever buttons
Fig. 7
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
The separate menus and menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be
operated as follows with the buttons on the control lever.
Press and hold - open main menu
Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
Press briefly - select menu item or menu

AAB1)
The display in the MAXI DOT is described in the » Manual , chapter Information system
10Familiarization with the unit

Button /wheel
» Fig. 8ActionFunctionRadioMediaDVD video4
Press briefly
Go to the previous stored radio station in the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset list
Interrupt traffic reportGo to the previous track when pressed within 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s after track change a)
Skip to start of chaptere)
4Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast rewind5PressStop traffic reportNo function5
Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsGo to the previous track when pressedwithin 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s after track change a)
Skip to start of chaptere)
5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track a)Skip to next chapter e)6Press brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menu6Press and hold buttonReturn to Main Menua)
Does not apply for AUX.
b)
The sound is turned on again by pressing wheel
2
or turning wheel
2
. Playback of navigation announcements is not turned off.
c)
If the system plays audible messages in voice mode dialogues of the device, the volume of the audible message is affected.
d)
Context-dependent selection.
e)
Applies to DVD video. Operation through the multifunction steering wheel works only if the
Audio menu is selected in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Note■
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if
the ignition and the side light are switched on.■
For safety reasons, the video display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h. The
unit continues to play the soundtrack.
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12Familiarization with the unit

SymbolMeaningA phone is connected to the unitMissed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number ofcalls is shown next to the symbol)a)
This function is only supported by some telephones.
Call list
Only the call list can be displayed and used in the instrument cluster display.
The following message appears in the instrument cluster display if there are no
entries in the call list: No entries available.
The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list.SymbolMeaningIncoming callOutgoing callMissed call
Note
■
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if
the ignition and the side light are switched on.
Operation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Navigation
Fig. 10
Multifunction steering wheel - Navigation menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
›
In the main menu of the instrument cluster information display select the menu
point 
Navigation
Navigation is in progress
Graphical navigation instructions and other route and destination information are
displayed.
Navigation is not in progress
A compass/vehicle icon is shown to display the current vehicle position in relation to the compass.
Turn setting wheel 2
» Fig. 10 on the multifunction steering wheel to display the
Last destinations menu.
The menu shows the Home address menu item and a list of recent destinations.
When you select one of the menu items, the destination name and the following
items are displayed:
■ OK - Start navigation
■ Cancel - Return to the Navigation menu – the compass/vehicle symbol will be
displayed
If the home address is not defined when the menu item Home address is selec-
ted, the following message appears: Please enter the home address on the info-
tainment system. 
14Familiarization with the unit

Buttons and wheels of the Navigation menuButton /
wheel » Fig. 10ActionFunction1PressInterrupt current navigation announcement1Turn upwardsIncrease volume of navigation announcements1Turn downwardsReduce volume of navigation announcements2Press brieflyRepeat or clarify the last navigation announcement or confirm a menu item in the list of recent destinations2Turn upwardsShow the option to stop navigation or display the list of recent destinations2Turn downwards3Press brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menu3Press and hold buttonReturn to Main MenuNote■
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if
the ignition and the side light are switched on.
Voice control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
15
Switching on/off
16
Help for voice control
16
Operation
17
not recognizing a voice command
17
Correction possibility of a voice command input
17
Stop/restore voice command input
17
Not in the help voice commands
17
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. Thus, the use
of the device is accelerated and increased comfort while driving.
Voice control can be used in the Radio, Media , Telephone and Navigation menus.
The voice control system can be operated either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.WARNING■ Please pay attention to the traffic first and foremost! As the driver you are
fully responsible for road safety. Only use the system so that you are in full
control of your vehicle in every traffic situation - risk of accident!■
Do not use the voice control system when under stress or in an emergency.
Your voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. The tele-
phone connection may not be established or the connection may take too
much time to complete. The emergency number should be dialled manually!

Function requirements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 15.
Function requirements for voice control.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
No phone call is in progress.
The parking aid is not active. 
15Unit operation

Voice commands for navigation parametersFunctionVoice commandSwitch navigation announce-
ments on/offTurn on navigation promptsTurn off navigation promptsSwitch navigation guidance assis-
ted by TMC traffic messages on or
offTurn on dynamic route
Turn on dynamic navigationTurn off dynamic route
Turn off dynamic navigationSwitch traffic sign display in the
unit screen on/off » page 56Show traffic signs in mapTurn off traffic sign in mapShow or hide lane guidance in the
unit screen » page 69Turn on lane guidanceTurn off lane guidanceShow or hide favourites icons in
the mapView favoritesTurn off favorites
Voice commands for querying route information
FunctionVoice commandInformation concerning distance
to the destinationRemaining distanceInformation concerning time of ar-
rival at destinationArrival timeInformation about the travel time
to the destinationDriving time
Voice commands for the symbols in the Settings menu for map display
SymbolVoice commandMap “2 D ”Map “3 D ”Map with elevationsDestination mapOverview map
Voice commands for the symbols to operate the map display
SymbolVoice commandOrientation zoomPosition mapSymbolVoice commandAutozoomScale ... > Meter | Kilometer | Yards | Miles
e.g. Scale five kilometres
You can define the target address in one step by speaking the city, the street and
the house number. The navigation data must contain the house number.
The house number and a further address supplement in the form of a number canbe said where necessary. The system will then offer the number combination it
has found if the house number and the further address supplement, where ap-
propriate, exists in the street entered.
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18Familiarization with the unit

Unit settings
Setup menu
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
19
Sound settings
20
Screen settings
20
Time and date settings
21
Keyboard settings
21
Additional keypad language settings
21
Unit settings
21
Voice control settings
22
Restore factory settings
22
Bluetooth ®
settings
22
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter covers the basic settings of the device. Additional settings are described in the individual menus ■ Radio » page 27
■ Media » page 31
■ DVD video » page 39
■ Images » page 40
■ Telephone » page 43
■ Navigation » page 52
■ Vehicle system settings » page 74

Main menuFig. 12
Unit settings: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
Call up the main menu
›
Press Menu
→ the function key with the symbol 
Menus in the main menu for unit setup ■ Sound - Sound setup » page 20
■ Screen - Screen settings » page 20
■ Time and date - Time and date settings » page 21
■ Language - Set the unit language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 21
■ Additional keypad languages - Enables you to enter characters other than
those available for the selected language » page 21
■ Units - Unit settings » page 21
■ Voice control - Voice control settings » page 22
■ Remove SD card 1 safely - Safe removal of the SD card from slot 1
■ Remove SD card 2 safely - Safe removal of the SD card from slot 2
■ Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device
■ Factory settings - Restore to factory settings » page 22
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 22
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software: ... - Version of the software used
■ Navigation database: ... - Version of the navigation data 

1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) cannot always be guaran-
teed.
19Unit settings