ECO mode SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) Columbus Amundsen Bolero Infotainment System Navigation Manual

Important information about this Owner's Manual
This manual is valid for all types of Columbus, Amundsen and Bolero infotain-
ment systems (hereafter only known as devices). The device may differ de-
pending on the vehicle model, in which it is installed in both its appearance
and in the arrangement of the controls.
This Owner's Manual describes all possible device functions without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, the device in your vehicle does not need to contain all of
the functions described in this Owner's Manual.
For example, if the vehicle is not factory equipped with the CANTON sound
system, the menu points
CANTON Optimisation
,
CANTON Surround
and
CANTON Equalis-er
are not shown.
The availability of some features described in this Owner's Manual depends
on the type of external devices (for example, telephone, music player, etc.).
The illustrations in this Owner's Manual are for illustrative purposes only. The
illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only inten-
ded to provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development
with all vehicles. Therefore, changes to the scope of delivery with regard to
design, equipment and technology are possible at any time. The information
provided in this Owner's Manual corresponds to the information available at
the time of publishing.
Therefore, legal claims cannot be made based on the technical data, illustra-
tions and information contained in this Owner's Manual.
We recommend that the web pages that are referred to in this Owner's Man-
ual are displayed using the classic view. Not all necessary information may be
displayed correctly if the mobile view is chosen.
Screen texts that appear in this Owner's Manual may differ slightly depending
on the texts show on the device screen.
Information and System Support
Information e.g. related to updating the device software, compatible external
devices etc., Please refer to the following websites.
http://go.skoda.eu/infotainment
Declaration of conformity
ŠKODA AUTO hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
basic requirements and additional provisions of the 1999/5/EC Directive with
reference to radio equipment and telecommunications devices.3Important information about this Owner's Manual

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

Operation principleFig. 18
Screen areas and screen display
›
The voice command must only be issued when the symbol

is displayed
and the input tone has completely faded . The input tone can be switched
on / off. To do this, press 
and then
 Tap on
→
voice control
.
›
In the voice control main menu, choose one of the menus (z. B. Navigation)
the following screen is displayed » Fig. 18.
On the screen, examples of available menu items are display in area
Band examples of each possible command are displayed in area C
.
By tapping on the function interface  A detailed help menu is displayed.
During voice control operation, the following symbols appear in the device
screen.
Symbols A
» Fig. 18MeaningWaiting for your voice commandA voice command is recognizedA message will be playedVoice control is stopped
It is not necessary to wait for the end of message playback when the device is
playing a message. The device message can be ended by pressing the button 
or by pressing the symbol key  Ended on the multifunction steering
wheel. Then a voice command can be issued. The voice control is hereby much
faster.
not recognizing a voice command
If a voice command is not detected three times in succession from the device,
then the voice control is stopped.
Note
The display of the Voice mode symbols are dependent of the equipment fitted
also on the display of the instrument cluster.
Function requirements
Function requirements for voice control. The unit is switched on.
There will be no telephone call using a phone connected to the device.
The parking aid is not active.
Notes on voice control for navigation Applies to Columbus: If the set machine language match the language of the
country set during destination entry, then the destination address can be en-
tered in one step . The voice command “ Navigate” can be issued and then the
city, street and street number straight away (if it is included in the navigation
data). You can say e.g. “ Navigate Praha Vodičkova 12 ”.
Applies to Amundsen, Bolero : To enter the destination, it is necessary to first
say “enter address” and then follow the instructions on the device.
You can say the house number and a further additional address in the form of
a number where necessary. The device then offers the number combination it
has found if the house number and the additional address, exists in the street
entered where appropriate.
It is not necessary to spell city and street names if the entered destination is
located in a country that has no voice control available for the language.
Notes on voice control of the radio
In order for a radio station can be selected by means of voice command, the
station must be stored in the list of available stations » page 22.
CAUTION
For some languages, there is no voice control available. This device indicates
this fact through a text message that is displayed after setting the device lan-
guage screen . 15Device 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

Control playbackFunctionActionPlay / PauseTap /Play the previous videoTap  (within 3 seconds after the
start of the playback)Play the current video from the startTap  after about 3 seconds after
the start of the playbackFast rewindPress and hold a)Play the next videoTap
Fast forwardPress and hold a)Forward / rewind the video at the de-
sired timeTapping the reproduction time axis B
» Fig. 30 on page 32
a)
The longer the function surface is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
DVD menu
Fig. 31
DVD menu
›
To display the DVD menu in the main menu Video DVDTap the functional

» Fig. 30 on page 32 surface.
Description of the DVD menu » Fig. 31
Operating surface
Example of the displayed menu
Functional surfaces on the operating surface
SymbolFunction / Move the operating surface left / right / Show / hide full screen display of the control sur-
faceABSymbolFunctionClose the control surface /  /  / Movement in the EPG/teletextConfirmationMain menuReturn to video DVD main menu
Supported video sources and file formats
Supported video sources
SourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationfile sys- temSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFAT NTFSUSB-
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); The MSC mode
supports USB de- vices
CD/DVDCD/DVD-Drive
CD-R / RW (Up to 700 MB);
DVD±R/RW;
default DVD; DVD-Video;ISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
-
Supported video file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax. frames per secondMax. resolutionMPEG-1.mpeg30352 x 288MPEG-225
720 x 576
MPEG-4.mp4
30
QuickTime.movMatroska.mkvDivX; XviD.aviMJPEG33Video DVD

■Profile Name: - Rename the profile of the SIM card inserted in the external
module
■Import contacts:
- Import phone contacts
■
Select device contacts
- Open the paired telephones menu (if the SIM card is in-
serted in the external module) (applies to Columbus)
■
Select ring tone
- Selecting the ring tone
■
Reminder: Remember your mobile
- Turn on/off the warning mode before forget-
ting the phone in the vehicle (if the phone was connected to the device)
■
Show pictures for contacts
- Switch on/off the display of the image assigned to
the contact
■
Conference
- Activates/deactivates conference calls
■
Call settings
- Setting the phone features of the inserted in the external mod-
ule SIM card during a call (applies to Columbus) ■
Hold call
Switch on/off the display of the option for answering an incoming
call during a call, determining the current divert setting
■
On
- Turn on the display
■
Off
- Turn off the display
■
Request status
- Checking the settings of the SIM card function
■
Send own number
- Setting the phone number display on the call recipient
■
On
- Turn on the display
■
Off
- Turn off the display
■
Network dependent
- Telephone service provider dependent display
■
Request status
- Checking the settings of the SIM card function
■
Clear calls
- Deleting the selected type of called carried out using the SIM card
inserted in the external module (applies to Columbus)
■
All
- Delete all calls
■
Missed calls
- Delete list of missed calls
■
Dialled numbers
- Deletion of outgoing calls
■
Received calls
- list of received calls
■
SMS settings
- Adjustment of text messages of the SIM card inserted in the ex-
ternal module (applies to Columbus)
■
Standard account
- Setting for the use of text messages on the SIM card or the
connected telephone
■
No standard account
- Without priority (selection of the SIM card or the con-
nected telephone required)
■
SIM
- A list of text messages on the SIM card
■
MAP
- A list of text messages of the connected telephone
■
Service centre number:
- Setting the number of SMS services of the telephone
service provider
■
Store sent text messages
- Enable / disable the storage of the text message on
the SIM card
■Period of validity- Adjustment of the period in which the telephone service
provider will try to send the text message (for example, when power is off.)
■Delete text messages
- Delete the text message stored on the SIM card
■
All
- Delete all text messages
■
Inbox
- Delete the text messages received
■
Outbox
- Delete draft text messages
■
Sent
- Delete sent text messages
■
Phone Interface “Business”
- Turn on / off the phone function of the external
module (applies to Columbus)
■
Use SIM card only for data connection
- Switch on - activation of only data services /
Switch off - Activation of data and voice services of the inserted SIM card
(applies to Columbus)
■
network
- Setting the telephone service provider network of the SIM card in-
serted in the external module (applies to Columbus) » page 19
■
settings PIN
- Setting the PIN code of the SIM card inserted in the external
module (applies to Columbus) ■
Automatic PIN entry
- Enable / disable the storage of the PIN code of the SIM
card
■
Change PIN
- Change the PIN code of the SIM card
■
Add PIN 2
- Enter the second PIN code of the SIM card (when the function
Automatic PIN entry
is on or when the SIM card supports another telephone
service provider)
■
Forward calls
- Setting the forwarding of incoming calls (applies to Columbus)
■
All calls
- Forward all incoming calls
■
If engaged
- Forwarding incoming calls during a telephone conversation
■
If not available
- Forwarding the incoming calls when the vehicle is outside
the reach of the telephone service provider signal
■
If no answer
- Redirecting incoming calls when the incoming call is not an-
swered
Pair and connect
Introduction to the subject
The range of the connection to the hands-free system is limited to the passen-
ger compartment.
To connect a telephone with the device, the two devices must be paired via
Bluetooth ®
.
The pairing procedure is dependent on the number of telephones already con-
nected, whether using the SIM card inserted in the external module or via the
telephone using the rSAP profile » page 40, Possible connection types .
42Phone

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

Options for map displayFig. 70
Map options
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
 surface.
The following function surfaces are displayed » Fig. 70.
2D - Two-dimensional map display
3D - Three-dimensional map display
Display of the route from the current vehicle location to the destination
Presentation of the destination or the next interim destination in the map
(depending on the menu item setting )  Tap on
→
Advanced settings
→
Sta-tus line:
)
Automatic map display in day or night mode (depending on the currently
active vehicle lighting)
Daytime map display
Night-time map display
On / off of the split screen display » page 60
On / off of the selected POI categories display » page 65, Tap map point
If the map scale of the 2D Map or 3D Map is greater than 10 km (5 miles), then
the map is automatically displayed as 2D and aligned in the direction of north.
If the scale is increased beyond this value, then the map is switched back to
the original representation.
Map scale
It is possible to change the map scale manually or to turn on the automatic
change of scale.
Symbols of the scale function surfaces
In the map area
D
» Fig. 68 on page 65 the following context-dependent
function surfaces and information is displayed.
ABCDESize of the manually set map scaleSize of the automatically set map scaleTurn on / off the automatic change of scaleMap view in reduced scaleCurrent elevation
Manual change of scale
Map scale can be change in the following ways.
▶ Turning the control knob 
rotate.
▶ Touching the screen with two fingers and pulling them apart or closing them
together.
Enabling automatic scaling ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface

→
 sur-
face.
Tap on the function  is highlighted in green.
The automatic scale is only active as long as the map is centred on the vehicle
position (the function surface  or.
 is hidden).
If the automatic scale is active, the map scale will change automatically de-
pending on the type of roads travelled (motorway - smaller map scale / town
larger map scale) and from the manoeuvre to be carried out.
Turn off the automatic change of scale ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface

→
 sur-
face.
Tap on the function  is highlighted in white.
The turning off occurs likewise when the map is moved or the map scale is
changed manually.
Map view in reduced scale
▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface

→
 or.

→  surface.
The map scale is reduced for a few seconds and then restored.
Change map orientation
Changing map orientation is possible under the following conditions. 
66Navigation

Alternative routes
With selection of alternative routes turned on, the following menu is displayed
after the calculation of a new route » Fig. 73.
 
Calculate the most economical route with shortest travelling time and
distance travelled – the route is highlighted green
 
Calculate the fastest route to the destination, even if a detour is nec-
essary - the route is highlighted in red
 
Calculate the shortest route to the destination, even if a longer travel-
ling time is required - the route is highlighted in orange
In the functional surfaces, Information is displayed on route length as well as
estimated travel time and the following symbols (applies to Columbus).
Use of a toll motorway
Use of a train / ferry
Using a toll tunnel
Use of a toll road
Using a vignette duty highway
It is possible to select an already calculated alternative route before the calcu-
lation of the remaining routes is completed.
Selecting the type of route will start the route guidance.
If no route selection is made within 30 s after the calculation of all routes, the
route guidance is automatically started according to the preferred route type.
Route calculation for the trailer
When driving with a trailer or any other accessory connected to the trailer
socket, we recommend that you switch on the trailer recognition, if necessary
to set the maximum speed for towing a trailer.
›
For calculating the route for towing a trailer, tap the functional surface in the
main navigation menu

→
route options
→
 surface.
›
To set the speed limit for towing a trailer (applies to Superb), press the but-
ton then the functional surface
 Tap
→
Driver assistance
→ Trailer detec-
tion →
Top speed for trailers
.
Demo mode
The Demo mode provides a travel simulation to the entered destination. The
function offers the chance to travel through the calculated route “virtually”.
ABCWhen the Demo mode is turned on, a menu for route guidance in the Demo
mode or in normal operation is displayed before the start of route guidance.›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the functional surface
 Tap →
Advanced settings
→
Demo mode
.
When the demoMode is switched on, the route starting point can be defined.
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface 
Tap →
Advancedsettings
→
define the starting point demo mode
.
›
Define the starting point by entering the address or the current vehicle posi-
tion.
›
The starting point of demoMode can also be set as long as the demo mode is
turned on by tapping the desired map location and the menu item
Start demomode
is selected » page 65, Tap map point .
Graphical driving recommendations
Fig. 74
Driving recommendations / travel recommendation detail
The display of the graphical driving recommendations is in the extra window
Manoeuvre
as well as the display of the instrument cluster.
In the extra window
Manoeuvre
the following driving recommendations are
shown » Fig. 74 .
Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Driving recommendations with street names / road numbers, with the
route and the travel time to the manoeuvre place
Details of driving recommendation (is displayed near the manoeuvre)
Lane recommendation
In the split screen
Manoeuvre
the device also announces TMC traffic obstruc-
tions and on motorways, car parks, petrol stations or restaurants. 
ABCD69Navigation

›Touch the screen in the route field and move the cross-point to the desired
location on the map, e.g. A, move » Fig. 76 .
The transit point B
is added to the route » Fig. 76.
›
Tap on the function 
surface.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
Customize transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
 Tap
→
Changeroute in map
.
›
Touch the transit point
B
and move to a different location on the map.
›
Tap on the function 
surface.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
Remove transit point
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
 Tap
→
Changeroute in map
.
›
Tap the functional surface
Delete waypoint
.
›
Tap on the function
 surface.
A route calculation occurs and route guidance starts.
Route management
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
 Tap
→
routes
.
New route ▶ Tap the function surface
New route
.
Insert a route destination in one of the following ways.
▶ Tap on The functional surface
Name destination
and enter a new destination.
▶ Or Press the function surface
destinations
and select a destination from the list
of registered destinations.
▶ To save the created route, tap the functional surface
Save
.
▶ Tap the functional surface
Start
to start route guidance.
Route management
▶ Choose the desired saved route, and then select one of the following menu
items.
Clear saved route
- Edit route
- Calculate route and start route guidance
DeleteEditStartWaypoint mode
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Columbus.
This mode is suitable for off-road navigation or for areas where maps are not
available.
The device allows the recording of waypoint tours driven using automatic of
manually entered waypoints.
Then there is the possibility to start route guidance to the stored waypoint
tour or to save the waypoint tour on the SD card.
Main menu
Fig. 77
Waypoint mode: Main menu
›
In the Navigation main menu, tap on the functional surface
 Tap
→
Way-point
.
The menu Waypoint mode is displayed » Fig. 77.
Any ongoing route guidance is terminated after the selection of the waypoint
mode menu. 
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