AUX SKODA OCTAVIA 2014 3.G / (5E) Swing Infotinment Car Radio Manual

Buttons and wheels of the audio menu - Radio/MediaButton/
wheel » Fig. 6ActionOperationRadioMedia1Press brieflyChange source (change frequency bands and connected sources)1Press and hold buttonSwitch between the Radio and Media menus and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station
or track to be played)a)2Press brieflySwitch off/on tone
b)Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume2Turn downwardsDecrease volume3
Press brieflyTo the next in the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset list c)
Stop traffic reportSkip to next track a)
3Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast forward
a)4
Press brieflyGo to previous in the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset list Stop traffic reportGo to the previous track when pressed within 3 sfrom the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 3 s after track change a)4Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast rewind5PressStop traffic reportwithout function5
Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsGo to the previous track when pressed within 3 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 3 s after track change a)5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track a)6Press brieflyReturn to a previous level on menu6Press and hold buttonReturn to the main menu of the MAXI DOT displaya)
Does not apply for AUX.
b)
The sound is turned on again by pressing wheel
2
or turning wheel
2
.
c)
Context-dependent selection.
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■Time and date - Time and date settings » page 14
■ Language - Set the unit language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 14
■ More keypad languages - setting of available keyboard languages in the in-
put screens » page 14
■ Units - Unit settings » page 14
■ Remove SD card safely - Safe removal of the SD storage card
■ Remove USB safely - safe removal of USB or iPod device
■ Factory settings - Restore to factory settings » page 14
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 14
■ System information - Displays system information » page 15
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in Eng-
lish
Sound settings
Fig. 8
Sound settings / volume ratio
›
Press the button  or the button 
→ Sound .
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Max. switch-on volume - Sets the maximum volume after switching on
■ Announcements - sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Speed-dep. vol. adjust. - Speed-dependent volume adaptation
■ Lower. entertain. - Setting for the voice control volume » page 40
■ Telephone - Setting for the telephone and ringer volume
■
AUX volume: AUX volume - Setting for the volume of the device connected
through AUX
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ BT audio - Setting for the volume of the connected Bluetooth ®
device
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ iPod - Setting for the volume for the connected iPod
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ Balance - Fader - Sets the balance between left and right, front and
rear » Fig. 8
■ Bass - Mid - Treble - Sets the bass, mid and treble » Fig. 8
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
Screen settings
›
Press the button 
→ Screen .
■ Screen off (in 10 s) - Activate/deactivate energy-saving mode for the display 2)
■ Brightness - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Medium - medium level
■ Darker - darker level
■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ Show clock in stdby mode - Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) can not always be guaran-
teed.
2)
If after 10 seconds, the screen is not activated after touching the screen or by pressing or turning the menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 , the screen is black.
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Main Menu - Information and function keysATitle or possibly artist name, album nameBPlayback timeline with a slider a)
(With details of the playing time
and remaining playing time of the track)CSelect the audio source » page 24Folder / title list b)
» page 21 / Multimedia Database b)
» page 22
Break
PlaybackPlayback Options » tab. Playback Options on page 23Menu settings Media » page 23
Returns
Lead timePlayback display of a title, with variable bit rate (VBR)a)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
b)
For some connected audio sources, the function key is inactive.
Note
■ The name of the artist, the album and the title of the file being played are
displayed on the screen if the information is available as an ID3 tag. If no ID3
tag is available, only the file name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.
Folder list / Title list - Browser
Fig. 12
Folder / Title list
For SD cards, USB devices, and some Bluetooth ®
players (with AVRCP version
1.4) the reviewing of folders and title lists is possible without changing the cur-
rently audio source being reproduced.
When connected via AUX, devices and some Bluetooth ®
players (with the ver-
sion AVRCP up to and including 1.3) the option to review the folders and title lists is not available. By choosing this audio source, the device switches to that
source and playback starts.
See a list›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
or
›
turn the menu knob in the Media
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .
Folders and title lists - information and function keys » Fig. 12
Short press - selection of the parent folder / Long press - select of the au-
dio source » page 24
Selected audio source / current folder
Playback Options 1)
» table on page 22
Folder
Playlist
Playback of the selected title
Stopped track playback
Repeated title playback
Appears on the title icon , then the title cannot be played. By pressing the
function key, the cause is displayed (e.g., DRM protection, unsupported format,
etc.).
Pressing a function key for playing
B
displays the main menu Media » Fig. 12 .
Playlist
The playlists are not played automatically and must be manually chosen from
the folders and title lists. The playlists contain only a playing order of the
tracks and will not play, as long as the items are not stored on the audio
source. 
AB1)
For some audio sources, the function keys are not available.
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Playback OptionsButton
» Fig. 11 on
page 20
ActionOperation
PressSwitch on/off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playback
from the current album or folder
Movement along the time axis within the track is possible by touching the time
axis or by touching the slider and moving it to the desired location on the time
axis 1)

B
» Fig. 11 on page 20 .
Note
Some function keys for playback may not be available.
Media settings
›
Press the function key in the menu Media

» Fig. 11 on page 20 .
■ Mix/repeat inc. subfolders - Switching on and off the title display including
subfolders
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 14
■ Traffic program (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ Activate AUX - Enables / disables the AUX input
■ Remove SD card safely - Safe removal of the inserted SD storage card
■ Remove USB safely - safe removal of devices connected to the USB input of
the device
Audio sources
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select audio source
24
Supported audio sources and file formats
24Bluetooth ®
player24SD memory card25
USB input
25
AUX - input
26
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
WARNING■
Never place audio sources close to the airbags. Loose objects could hit a
deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place audio sources on the dash panel. Loose objects can be
thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and
can injure the occupants.
■
Do not hold audio sources while driving in your hand or on your knees.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the audio source such that is does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data on CD memory cards,
Bluetooth ®
players or connected devices. The ŠKODA Partner is not responsi-
ble for damage due to the loss of data stored on these audio sources.1)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
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Select audio sourceFig. 14
Select audio source
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The choice of the audio source can be done
› by repeatedly pressing the button
.
› in the main menu after pressing the function key
A

» Fig. 14 -
 .
› In the folders and title lists
» Fig. 12 on page 21 and in the multimedia data-
base » Fig. 13 on page 22 after holding down the function key for a while

» Fig. 14 -
 .
Menu for the audio source SD card - inserted SD memory card » page 25
USB - USB flash drive or a USB device » page 25
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player » page 24
AUX - a device connected to the AUX input » page 26
By pressing a function key with the audio source name the playback of titles available starts.
Supported audio sources and file formats
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
Supported audio sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCUSB devicesUSB flash drive, HDD (no special software required)
Specifications forUSB devices:USB 1.x, 2.X and 3.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x (the
speed of data transmission then corresponds to the max-
imum speed of USB 2.x)
Max. speed of 480 Mb/sSpecification Bluetooth ®
-
PlayerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)Other sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
, MTP player (in
MSC operation))
Supported file formats
Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2/2.5 (Layer-3)Windows
Media Audio 8, 9 and 10File suffixmp3wmaPlaylistsm3u; pls; wpl; asxFile systemSD memory cardFAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFATUSB flash drive, HDDFile
propertiesBitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHz
Prerequisites and restrictions
For a good playback, we recommend using files with a low level of compres-
sion (for example, a bit rate of at least 160 kb / s or higher compressed MP3
files).
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by the device.
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most audio sources
available in the various markets. However, it is possible that some audio sour-
ces or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Bluetooth ®
player
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The device allows you to play audio files from a connected Bluetooth ®
Player.
The Bluetooth ®
player and the device can be connected using the A2DP or
AVRCP audio profile. 
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›For connecting follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a
telephone » page 29.
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player at the same time as a
USB device the Bluetooth ®
- player will then be separated » page 24.
The following message text appears in the device screen The device is con-
nected using Bluetooth and a USB connection. This is not supported. Blue-
tooth audio is switching off.
Note
■ We recommend setting the maximum output level of the Bluetooth ®
Player.■The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the unit for
Bluetooth ®
player » page 13 , Sound settings .■
Some operator options of the Bluetooth ®
player via the device may not be
supported and are dependent on the Bluetooth ®
player being used.
SD memory card
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The device makes it possible to play audio files from the SD memory card.
The SD memory card slot
9
is located below the screen » Fig. 1 on page 5 .
Inserting an SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the available slot with the cut edge to the
front right until it “locks into place”.
The play function starts automatically after inserting the SD card.
Removing an SD memory card
›
Press the button 
→ Remove SD card safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” into the
eject position.
After popping out the SD memory card, playback will start from the last played
audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the Radio
menu.
Unreadable SD memory card
If there are no readable files on the SD memory card nothing will play.
Due to differing quality requirements from different card manufacturers, it is
not always possible to guarantee the playback from SD memory cards.
It may not be possible to play some or all files on the SD memory card, or their
playback may be limited.
CAUTION
■ Use only SD memory cards with a standard size. When using smaller SD cards
with the adapter the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving
due to vehicle vibrations.■
We recommend that you use class 4 SD memory cards and higher. This guar-
antees the fastest possible access to the audio files.
■
Always store the SD cards in suitable cases to protect them from dirt, dust
and other forms of damage.
USB input
Fig. 15
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 23 first.
The USB input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole » Fig. 15 .
The USB input can be an external device and can be connected directly or via a
connection cable from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Some external devices connected to the USB input can be operated from this
device 1)
.
Connect the USB device
The play function starts automatically after connecting the USB audio source. 
1)
Some operating options from an external device may not be supported.
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If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth®
player at the same time as a
USB device the Bluetooth ®
- player will then be separated » page 24.
Disconnect USB device›
Press the function key in the menu Media 
→ Remove USB safely .
After disconnecting the USB audio source, playback will start from the last
played audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the
Radio menu.
Loading USB device
With the ignition on after connecting the USB device, the charging process is
automatically started (applies for devices where charging via the USB connec-
tor is possible).
The charging efficiency can be different compared to the charging from the
usual mains power supply.
Some connected devices may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
The charging of the connected device is automatically stopped after switching
off the ignition.
CAUTION
■ USB extension cables or reducers may affect the operation of the connected
external device.■
A video playback is not supported.
Note
When operating as well as connecting the external device, the respective op-
erating instructions are to be observed.
AUX - input
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The AUX input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole » Fig. 15 on page 25 .
The AUX input can be an external device and can be connected via a connec- tion cable from the ŠKODA original accessories.
A external device connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from this
unit.
Connecting AUX audio sources
The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the external
devices do not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
After connecting the AUX audio source, the source must be manually selected
for playback from this source » page 24.
Disconnect AUX audio source
After disconnecting the auxiliary audio source is no automatic change to an-
other audio source takes place.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■If an external device 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.
Note
■ The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the connected
AUX audio source » page 13, Sound settings .■
The AUX input can be used for the enabled / disabled selection of the
source » page 23 , Media settings .
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Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode Selection)
37
Vehicle data
38
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
39
ESC-and ASR systems
39
Tyre
39
Assistance systems
39
Parking and manoeuvring
40
Light
40
Mirrors and wiper
41
Opening and closing
41
Seats
41
Instrument cluster (multifunction display)
41
Time, date and unit setting
42
Service
42
Restore factory settings
42
Climatronic settings
42
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
Settings relating to the vehicle systems can only be made when the ignition is
switched on.
Note
■ The individual systems are described in the » Vehicle Owner's Manual .■For safety reasons, if any system functions are disabled, then some func-
tions, such as parts of the ESC system, are automatically enabled again after
switching the ignition off and on.Selection of travel mode (Driving Mode Selection)Fig. 20
Button for selecting the driving mode Version 1/version 2
The menu for the selection of the driving mode allows you to select one of the
driving modes ( Normal, Sport , Eco , Individual ).
If a driving mode other than Normal is selected, then the symbol lights up on
the button  or

» Fig. 20 .
The currently selected driving mode is displayed in the info field in the main
menus 
» Fig. 21 on page 38 (top left).
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button  or

» Fig. 20 .
■ Normal - Activates Normal mode
■ Close - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Information concerning the mode settings
■ Sport - Activates Sport mode
■ Close - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Information concerning the mode settings
■ Eco - Activates the fuel-saving mode
■ Close - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Information - Information concerning the mode settings
■ Individual - Activates the Individual mode
■ Close - Cancel the menu to select the driving mode
■ Adjust - Individual settings
■ Steering: - Set the power steering characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports 
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■Conv. cons. Displays up to three consumers which have the largest share of
fuel consumption and displays the fuel consumption to run all convenience
systems
■ Veh. status - Displays vehicle status » Fig. 21 or tyre pressure monitoring in-
formation
■ Veh. status - Displays vehicle status information
■  - No message / 
Announcements - warning messages relating to ve-
hicle status or number of messages (if there is only one message, one
warning message text is displayed)
■  Start-st. - Display information about the status of the START-STOP
system
■ Tyre Press. Loss Indicator - Tyre pressure monitoring function » Fig. 22
■ 
SET - Start a new calibration process
Switching between the individual menus can be done by using the function
keys 
 .
Note
After pressing the button  the last displayed view from the menu is shown
 .
Auxiliary heater and ventilation
Fig. 23
Auxiliary heater: Main menu/set preset time
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button  on the Climatronic control panel
.
or
›
Press the button 
→
.
Main Menu - Information and function keys
» Fig. 23
Departure time: Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
Heating/ventilation: Set the operating mode
List of pre-selected times, activation / deactivation of the preset time
Set the preset times 1 to 3 and the duration (10 - 60 minutes) when heating the windows are shown in red / with continuous aeration,the windows are shown in blue
› Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deacti-
vated again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one
of the preset times.
› The system in operation switches off on expiration of the operating duration
or can be deactivated by pressing the icon  for direct on / off switching or
via radio remote control.
Note
■ In the selection of the day in the preset time, there is an option between
Sunday and Monday without the specified day. If this setting is selected, the
vehicle will be ready for use at the selected time, regardless of the current day.■
If a different time is set » page 14, Time and date settings , the activated pre-
set time is automatically deactivated. The preset time must be reactivated.
ESC-and ASR systems
›
Press the button 
→

→ ESC system .
■ Activated - Switch on all components of the ESC system
■ ASR off - Switch off the ASR system
■ ESC Sport - activation of ESC Sport
Tyre
›
Press the button 
→

→ Tyres .
■ Tyre Press. Loss Indicator - Tyre pressure monitoring function
■ 
SET - Start a new calibration process
■ Winter tyres - Sets the speed limit for winter tyres
■ Speed warning - Snow tyres speed warning on/off
■ Warning at - Sets the speed for the warning
Assistance systems
›
Press the button 
→

→ Driver assistance . 
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■Distance - Display of distance travelled on/off
■ Average speed - Display of average speed on/off
■ Digital speed display - Display of current speed on/off
■ Speed warning - Winter tyres warning on/off
■ Oil temperature - Oil temperature on/off
■ Coolant temperature - Coolant temperature on/off
■ Reset Since start data - Reset the single-trip memory in the device screen
and in the display of the instrument cluster
■ Reset Long-term data - Reset the long-term memory in the device screen
and in the display of the instrument cluster
Time, date and unit setting
›
Press 
→ Time and date .
Description of the time and date settings » page 14 .
›
Press the button 
→ Units .
Description of unit settings » page 14.
Service
›
Press the button 
→

→ Service button.
■ VIN: ... - Display the vehicle identification number
■ Inspection: --- or --- - Number of km/days remaining until the next service
event
■ Oil change service: --- or --- - Number of km/days remaining until the next oil
change
Restore factory settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Factory settings .
In this menu you have the possibility to reset the menu items in the settings of the vehicle systems to factory settings.
■ All settings
■ All settings - Restoration of the settings all menu items
■ Individual settings
■ Driver assistance - Restoration of the driver assistance menus
■ Parking and manoeuvring - Restoration of the Parking and manoeuvring
menu items
■ Light - Restoration of the light menus
■
Mirrors and wipers - Restoration of the Mirrors and wipers menu
■ Opening and closing - Restoration of the Opening/closing menu items
■ Instrument cluster - Restoration of the instrument cluster menu
If one of the above menu items is selected, the system will ask you whether
you really want to restore the settings.
■ Cancel - Return to higher-level menu
■ Reset - Restore the settings
Climatronic settings
Fig. 25
Climatronic: Main menu
In the Climatronic menu the system displays the desired temperature for the
driver's side and front passenger side » Fig. 25.
Depending on the desired temperature, the airflow from the air outlet vents is
shown in blue (temperature under 22 °C) or red (temperature above 22.5 °C).
When using Climatronic in automatic mode, the lettering AUTO is shown on
the screen.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button  on the Climatronic control panel.
■ Profile: light - Low power operation of the air conditioning, quiet operation
■ Profile: medium - Basic operating performance of the air conditioning
■ Profile: strong - Intensive operating performance of the air conditioning
■ On /Off - Switches Climatronic on/off
■  - Set the auxiliary heater and ventilation
» page 39
■  - Settings for Climatronic
■ Air con. profile: - See climate profile (light, medium, intensive.)
■ Automatic air recirculation - Automatic re-circulated air mode on/off
■ Automatic auxiliary heater - Quick interior heating on/off
■ Autom. window heating - Activates/deactivates the automatic windscreen
heating 
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