Navigation system SKODA SUPERB 2016 3.G / (B8/3V) Columbus Amundsen Bolero Infotainment System Navigation Manual

Table of Contents
Important information about this Owner's
Manual3
Explanations and further information
4
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
6
Device overview
7
Device operation and settings
Device operation
12
Voice control
14
Device settings
16
Radio
Operation
21
Settings
23
Media
Operation
24
Audio sources
26
Pictures
Image viewer
31
Video DVD
Video player
32
TV tuner
TV function
34Media Command
Using the system36
Phone
Introductory information
39
Pair and connect
42
Use the SIM card in the external module
45
rSAP
46
Telephone functions
46
Text messages (SMS)
50
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
52
data connection
53
SmartLink
Introductory information
54
Android Auto ™
55
Apple CarPlay ™
56
MirrorLink®
56
Navigation
Introductory information
59
Search for destination and enter
60
Import my destinations
64
Map
65
Route guidance
68
Route
70
Waypoint mode
72Traffic reports74
Settings
76
Vehicle systems
CAR - vehicle setting
78
Adjustment of the heating and cooling system
82
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinition2Dplanar map display3Dspatial map displayA2DPa Bluetooth®
profile for the one-sided audio data transmis-
sionACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsaviCompressed video formatAVRCPa Bluetooth ®
profile for the operation associated with the
transmission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationCNGcompressed natural gasDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentDTMFa dialling tone during a telephone communicationESCElectronic Stability ControlFMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeHFPa Bluetooth ®
profile for communication between a mobile
telephone and the InfotainmentGPSSatellite system for determining the positionGPTmethod for the division of the areas in the data devices (to
be used for mass storage resources)GSMGlobal system for mobile communicationsID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.mp3compressed audio formatmp4Compressed video formatMSCa communication protocol for a USB deviceAbbreviationDefinitionMTPa communication protocol for a data devicePI codea program identification of the radio station, which allows a
group sort of radio stationsPINpersonal identification numberQiStandard for wireless charging of external devicesRDSa system for the transmission of additional information for
FM radio receptionrSAPA Bluetooth ®
profile for the communication between a mo-
bile telephone and Infotainment in the mode for distance
transmission of SIM dataMessagesa service for short text messagesTMCTraffic reports, which may affect the navigationTPIdentification of a traffic information stationUPnPNetwork protocol for establishing a wireless connection of
an external device with the deviceVINVehicle identification numberwavAudio formatWLANWireless Local Area NetworkWPSEstablishing a secure connection of the device to an availa-
ble hotspot (WLAN)wmacompressed audio formatwmvCompressed video format5Abbreviations

ŠKODA AUTO does not accept any liability for any damage to the device or ve-
hicle due to the use of incorrect or illegal applications or the improper or unau-
thorized use of mobile phones.
Applications
Applications can be installed in external devices (e.g. Mobile, tablet) making it
possible to display additional information in the device screen or to operate
the device.
Due to the large number of applications and communication systems (e.g..
SmartLink » page 54) As well as the ongoing development of these devices,
the applications may not be functional in all external devices. ŠKODA AUTO can
accept no liability for their proper function.
Applications, their use and the required data connection may be chargeable.
The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the
device, vehicle and region.
The function of mobile applications can be influenced by the quality of the In-
ternet connection.
Some applications are dependent on the availability of services that are provi-
ded by third parties.Device overview
Device Description - Columbus
The device may differ depending on the vehicle model, in which it is installed
in both its appearance and in the arrangement of the controls.
Fig. 2
Illustrative device description: Columbus
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations 
- Radio menu » page 21

- Media menu » page 24

- Telephone menu » page 39

- Voice control » page 14

- Navigation menu » page 59

- Traffic news » page 74

- Vehicle systems settings » page 78

- Display of the device menu overview » page 11
Touchscreen » page 10
1234567897Introductory information

Device Description - Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti)
The device may differ depending on the vehicle model, in which it is installed
in both its appearance and in the arrangement of the controls.Fig. 3
Illustrative device description: Amundsen 6.5 -Screen
Fig. 4
Device overview: Amundsen 8 
Screen (applies to Superb)
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations 
- Radio menu » page 21

- Media menu » page 24

- Telephone menu » page 39
123 - Voice control » page 14

- Navigation menu » page 59

- Target-oriented traffic information » page 74

- Vehicle system settings » page 78

- Display of the device menu overview » page 11
Touchscreen » page 10
Device Description - Amundsen (applies to Yeti)
Fig. 5
Equipment overview
Left control dial for switching the device on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations 
- Radio menu » page 21

- Media menu » page 24

- Telephone menu » page 39

- Voice control » page 14

- Switches traffic programme on/off » page 23

- Navigation menu » page 59

- Target-oriented traffic information » page 74

- Display of the device menu overview » page 11
Touchscreen » page 10
SD memory card slot “SD1”
SD memory card slot “SD2”
45678912345678910118Introductory information

Software updateFig. 12
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
Part of the device is the installed software.
The software update ensures optimum operation of the device (e.g.. Compati-
bility with new phones, updating the radio station logo).
Current information on the compatibility of external devices can be found on
the following ŠKODAInternet pages. This is done by reading the QR code
» Fig. 12 by the associated application in the external device (e.g. phone, tablet)
or after typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal
▶ To display the software information , press the 
button, then tap on the
System information function surface  Tap on
→
system information
.
▶ To start the software update , tap on the
Update software
function surface in
the displayed menu.
Device on / off
›
To power on/off the device, press .
Automatic Power On of the device
If the device was not turned off with the control switch 
before the ignition
was turned off, it will automatically switch on after the ignition is switched on.
Automatic Power Off of the device
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the device will switch off automatically.
If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, the device will switch off auto-
matically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.
With the ignition off, the device will automatically turn off after about 30 mi-
nutes.
The device turns off automatically under certain circumstances. The device in-
forms of this via a text message on the device display.
Restart the device
If the device does not respond (if it “freezes”) This can be restarted by holing 
for longer than 10 s.
Unit menus
Fig. 13
Overview of the device menu
›
To
display the device menu overview, press the  button.
Overview of the device menu » Fig. 13
Menu Radio » page 21
Menu Media » page 24
Menu Images » page 31
sound settings
Unit set-up » page 16
- Adjusting the vehicle systems (not applicable to Yeti) » page 78
Navigation menu » page 59 (Applies to Columbus, Amundsen)
Menu Telephone » page 39
TV tuner (Applies to Columbus) » page 34
Target-oriented traffic information (TMC) (applies to Columbus, Amundsen)
» page 74
Media Command menu » page 36
Menu SmartLink » page 54
When connecting a supported external device instead of the symbol 
the actual connection is shown instead of a symbol
▶  -
Android Auto

» page 55
▶  -
Apple CarPlay

» page 56
▶  -
MirrorLink®

» page 56
11Introductory information

Search
While entering characters, a search is made for corresponding entries.
The entry such as a telephone contact to be searched for must be entered
along with the special characters (diacritics).
By tapping on the function surface 
a list of matching entries opens. If less
than 5 entries were found, a list of the found entries opens automatically.
Operating using an application in the external device
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti).
Several device functions can be operated using an application in the supported
external device.
›
Enable the data transfer in the device. To do this, press  and then tap on

→
Data device transfer mobile
→
enable data transfer for ŠKODA Apps
.
›
Release the device operation using the application. To do this, press  and
then tap on  Tap
→
Data transfer mobile devices
→
Operation using Apps:
→
Con-firm
/
Allow
.
›
Connect the equipment to an external device via WLAN » page 52.
›
In the external device, install an application for the device operation (e.g.
Start ŠKODA Media Command).
Note
The description of the device operation ŠKODA Media Command is part of the
application.
Voice control
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 17
Voice mode: Main menu
Some equipment functions can be operated by using voice commands.
The voice control system can be used either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
The voice control is available in the following menus » Fig. 17.
▶ “Navigation”
▶ “Telephone”
▶ “Radio”
▶ “Media”
Voice commands that can be issued, are indicated during voice control in “quo-
tation marks”.WARNINGdo not use the function of the phone voice control in an emergency . Your
voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. The telephone
connection may not be established or the connection may take too much
time to complete. The emergency number should be dialled manually!
CAUTION
The messages are generated by the device. The flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Voice control on / off
Switching on
›
Press the key  on the device.
›
or
: Press the button 
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Switching off
›
Press the button  twice on the device.
›
or
:Press the button 
twice on the multifunction steering wheel.
›
Or Issue the voice command“ End voice control”.
14Device operation and settings

The selected menu item is with the symbol  provided.
Menu items which can be set by tapping on the respective function surface in
the A
» Fig. 19 area.
Sound settings
The scope of the following menu is dependent on the vehicle equipment with the sound system.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Announcements
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Navigation announcements
- sets the volume for the navigation announce-
ments
■
Voice control
- volume setting for voice output
■
Maximum switch-on volume
- Sets the maximum volume after switching on the
device
■
Speed-dependent vol. adjustment
- increases the volume as speed increases
■
AUX volume:
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX exter-
nal devices
■
Quiet
- low volume
■
Medium
- Medium volume
■
Loud
- High volume
■
Bluetooth audio:
- Volume setting of the external device connected via Blue-
tooth ®
audio profile
■
Entertainment fading while parking
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■
Entertainment fading (nav. announcements)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio
volume) in the event of a nav. announcements
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- setting the equalizer
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
CANTON Equaliser
- Setting the equalizer
■
Individual
- Adjustment of treble, mid and bass
■
Profile
- Setting of the profile (e.g.
Rock
.
Classical
and so on).
■
CANTON optimisation
- Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimising the sound for the entire vehicle interior
■
Front
- Optimising the surround sound for the front seats
■
Driver
- Optimising the sound for the driver
■
CANTON surround
- Setting the surround sound levels in the area (“-9 ”Stereo /
“+9”full surround)
■
Subwoofer
- Subwoofer volume settings
■ŠKODA Surround - Turn surround sound on/off (Cannot be used in Radio mode)
■Virtual Subwoofer
-Turn virtual subwoofer on/off (Cannot be used in Radio
mode)
■
Sound Character
- Select the sound character (applies to Yeti)
■
Surround
- Optimising the sound for the room (applies to Yeti)
■
Sound focus
-Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimising the sound for the entire vehicle interior
■
Driver
- Optimising the sound for the driver
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
No navigation announcements during call
- Switches on or off the navigation
prompts during a telephone conversation
Screen settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Proximity sensor
- Turn the proximity sensors on/off (When the function is on,
e.g. Navigation will be shown in the main menu when moving a finger to-
wards the bottom bar with the functional surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Time and date
.
■
Clock time source:
- Setting the time source: manual,GPS (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
■
Time:
- Time settings
■
Summertime
- Activate / deactivate summer time (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
■
automatically adjust DST
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Select the time zone
■
Time format:
- Set the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Set the date format 
17Device operation and settings

›To perform a
Software Update (Z. B. Bluetooth®
or radio station logo) Tap
the functional surface Update software
.
Displaying system information.
▶ Device part number: ... - Part number of the device
▶ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
▶ Software: ... - Version of the software used
▶ Navigation database: ... - Version of the navigation data
▶ “Gracenote” database: ... - Version of the Gracenote multimedia database
(applies to Columbus)
▶ Media Codec: ... - Media codec version
▶ Bluetooth version: ... - Version of the Bluetooth ®
software used
The information on available software updates is to be obtained from a ŠKODA
partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment20Device operation and settings

SmartLink
Introductory information
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 54
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
Read in the QR code » Fig. 54using the respective application on your external
device orenter the following address in the web browser to open the website
with information on the SmartLink communication system.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity-smartlink
SmartLink offers the ability to display certified applications on an external de-
vice equipped with a USB device on the device screen and to operate them.
SmartLink supports the following communication systems. ▶ Android Auto ™
▶ Apple CarPlay ™
▶ MirrorLink ®
Using the applications in the connected external device it is possible to use
the navigation, to make a call, to listen to music.
For reasons of safety, the operation of some applications while driving is limi-
ted or not possible.
Depending on model of the connected external device, some applications can
be started using the voice activation, via the device screen, using the operat-
ing elements on the device or using the buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel.
The voice control of the connected external device can be activated by holding
the button 
or holding the button
 on the multifunction steering wheel.
CAUTION■
Depending on the type of the connected external device and the frequency
of use, the charging current may not be sufficient to charge the battery of the
connected device.■
To establish the connection, it is necessary that the date and time in the de-
vice are set correctly. If the date and time setting is based on the GPS signal,
then problems may arise with establishing a connection with a poor GPS signal
reception.
Note
■ During the connection process, information messages may be displayed on
the device screen, and in the phone display. These messages must be ob-
served and confirmed if necessary (e.g. Release of data transfer, enabling the
contact import, release of text messages).■
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
■
With some connected devices, it is necessary that the connected external
device is unlocked over the entire duration of the connection for trouble-free
functioning of the SmartLink function“”.
Main menu
Fig. 55
Main menu: no connection / example of an active connection
›
To display the main menu SmartLinkpress the button , then the function-
al surface 

surface.
Main menu - functional surfaces » Fig. 55
Active connection
Display of information about SmartLink 
A54SmartLink

Navigation
Introductory information
Navigation - function sequence
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen.
Route guidance is started as follows.
›
Search for/ enter a new destination or Select one of the stored destinations.
›
Confirm the route calculation in the destination details or if necessary, adjust
the route options.
›
Select the preferred route type, if this is requested by the device.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
The route guidance is provided by graphical driving recommendations and nav- igation announcements.
The is an option to add additional destinations during route guidance, or to
adapt the route.
If a traffic radio station is available, information concerning traffic delays is
evaluated by the device and, if necessary, an alternative route is offered.
If you deviate from the route, then a new route calculation is carried out.
GPS satellite signal
The unit uses the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signal for route
guidance.
Outside the range of the GPS satellite signal (e.g. in dense vegetation, in tun-
nels, parking garages, etc.), the unit navigates only with restrictions using ve-
hicle sensors.
The unit offers the possibility to show in the split screen display the following
Position
» Fig. 62 on page 60 information about the current geographical posi-
tion of the vehicle and the satellite signal.
Geographical longitude
Geographical latitude
Elevation
Number of received/available satellites
If no GPS satellite signal is available, no values are displayed.
Navigation data
Columbus navigation data source
The navigation data is stored in the internal memory.
Amundsen navigation data source
The navigation data is stored on an Original SD Card .
In order to ensure the function of the navigation, the Original SD card, with the
navigation data, must be inserted in the respective slot » page 28, SD card .
If the original SD card should be damaged or lost, a new original SD card can be
purchased from the ŠKODA Original Accessories.
With a Non-original SD Card, the navigation does not work .
Finding out the version of the navigation data›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the function surface,
 Tap
→
Versioninformation
.
Update navigation data
We recommend that you update the navigation data on a regular basis (e.g.
Due to newly developed roads and changed traffic signs).
The information on updating the navigation data is to be obtained from a
ŠKODA partner or on the following ŠKODA Internet pages.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment
Main menu
Fig. 61
Navigation: Main menu
›
To display , press the  button.
›
If the main menu
navigation is not shown, then press the button again .
59Navigation