SKODA OCTAVIA 2013 3.G / (5E) Swing Car Radio Manual

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Swing
Infotainment anglicky 11.2013
S00.5614.22.20
5E0 012 720 DD
SIMPLY CLEVER
Infotainment Radio Swing
Operating instructions

Structure of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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
WARNINGThe 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.NoteA normal Note draws your attention to important information about the operation
of your vehicle.

Preface
You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with an Infotainment Radio Swing (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
Unit operation
6
Device settings
11
Audio
Radio
16
Media
18
Communication
Telephones and two-way radio systems
24
Connecting the mobile telephone to the hands-
free system
26
Telephone functions
29
Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
33
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile - a software profile for da-ta transfer via Bluetooth ®,
designed for a one-way transfer of
audio dataACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-
rent radio stationAMAmplitude modulation - denomination of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPAudio/Video Remote Control Profile - a software profile for da-
ta transfer via Bluetooth ®
, which supports multimedia func-
tionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and trans-
mission of voice and data informationDRMDigital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or restrict the use of digital media contentESCElectronic Stability ControlFMFrequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequencyrangeHFPHands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®,
which allows for communication between a mo-
bile phone and the in-vehicle hands-free equipmentGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - Global System for Mobile communica-
tion, the most popular standard for mobile phonesID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis- play of artist, title, album name, etc.KESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingMP3compressed audio formatPIProgram identification - Station identification by means of a
RDS codePTYProgramme types - sorting radio stations by category (e,g,
News, Sports, etc.) via the transmitted RDS codesAbbreviationDefinitionRDSRadio Data System - system for the transmission of additional
information for FM radio receptionTPTraffic Program identification - Program identifier for the
transmission of traffic informationVINVehicle identification numberWMAWindows Media Audio - compressed audio format
3Abbreviations

Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
4
Warning statement
4

4
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in this Owner's Manual.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. For more information, please contact your local ŠKODA retailer.
The illustrations in this Owner's Manual may have differences from your vehicle;
they are only intended for general information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in a way that ensures that you are in full control of your
vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident!
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.

Declaration of conformity
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
basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.


Warning statement First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 4.
FCC § 15.19 Labelling requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC § 15.21 Information to user
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA Statements
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, męme
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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: 
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›impairment of control units, fitted at the factory or specialist workshop, follow-
ing installation in another vehicle (for example, after a theft);
› impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle;
› the possibility of a legitimate installation or change of control units for repairs
at a 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 activate by switching on the ignition,
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 unit on/off
6
Adjusting the volume
6
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Description of the deviceFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
 - Control for switching on/off; volume adjustment
Menu button for calls and confirmations
Function keys (the functions for these keys are described in the relevant
chapters)
Display RADIO
- Radio menu » page 16
MEDIA - Media menu » page 18
Depending on equipment fitted: › PHONE
- Phone menu
» page 24
› MUTE - Mute
» page 6
SETUP - Unit settings » page 11
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 33
BACK - Return to higher-level menu 
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  - Backward and forward menu navigation (the key functions are descri-
bed in the relevant chapters)
CD slot 
- Eject CD
SD memory card slot

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 the device was switched off and if the igni-tion or the Bluetooth ®
function are not switched on, the following message is dis-
played: Please connect a mobile telephone. Switch on the ignition or the Blue-
tooth ®
function » page 13.
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
turned on automatically.
If the device was switched off using the 
knob, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
If your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system, the device will switch off automat- ically after the engine has been turned off and the door opened.
When the ignition is switched off, the system switches off automatically after ap-
prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).

Adjusting the volume
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
11121314
Reduce the volume›Turn the
 knob to the left.
Muting›
Press the MUTE button
or
›
Set the volume to 0 using the  knob.
CAUTION
The car speakers may be damaged if the volume is set too loud or is distorted.
Note
■
The change in volume is displayed on the device display screen.■The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted : .■
Some connected sources allow the volume to be changed directly at the source.
■
Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
■
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a power output of the device
of 4x20 W.

Unit operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Operate via the device display screen
7
Operate using the buttons on the operating lever
8
Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel -
Audio menu
8
Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel -
Telephone menu
10
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. 
1)
The display in the MAXI DOT is described in the
» Manual , chapter Information system
6Introductory information

■With the buttons on the operating lever » page 8
■ With the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel » page 8
Note
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if the
ignition and the side light are switched on.
Operate via the device display screen
Fig. 2
Displays
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
Display of menus, menu items and functions Currently selected menu/menu item
Previous menu item
Next menu item
Higher-level menu
ABCDFunction of the menu/menu item
Function with “checkbox”
› 
- Function is switched on
› 
- Function is switched off
Selecting menu/menu item
Select by turning the menu knob 2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
Confirming menu/menu item
Confirm by pressing the menu button
2
.
Confirming function of menu/menu item
Confirm the function of menu/menu item
E
» Fig. 2 by pressing the correspond-
ing key
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.
EF7Introductory information

Operate using the buttons on the operating leverFig. 3
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The separate menus and menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be
operated 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

AAB
Operation via the buttons / wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - Audio menu
Fig. 4
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
Each item in the Audio menu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated
with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel. 
Control buttons and wheelsButton/
wheel
» Fig. 4ActionRadioMedia
1Press brieflyChange source, change frequency band1Press and hold but- tonSwitch between the Radio and Media operating modes, 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 downwardsReduce the volume 8Introductory information