language SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

Online Owner's ManualFig. 1
Online manual on the ŠKODA
websites
The online Owner's Manual contains some detailed information, which is not
listed in the printed version of the manual.
To display the online Owner's Manual proceed as follows.
1.Read the QR-Code » Fig. 1 or Enter the following address in your web
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Long-term (  ) And “2” (  )
The memory gathers driving data from any number of individual journeys up to
a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving time or 9 999 kilometres driven.
The indicator is automatically set back to zero if one of the indicated values is
exceeded.Since refuel
( 
) or “3” ( 
)
The driving data is stored in the memory since the last fuel refuelling.
The memory is erased automatically the next time you fill up.
›
To choose the memory bank , confirm the selected indication again and se-
lect the desired memory.
›
To delete the memory bank of the chosen selection, hold down the button
confirming the selection.
The following driving data is stored in different memory banks.
▶ Average fuel consumption.
▶ Distance driven.
▶ Average speed.
▶ Driving time.
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Navigation46
Menu item
Audio46
Menu item
Telephone47
Menu item
Assist systems47
Menu item
Lap timer
(Stop watch)
47
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on the equipment
configuration, provides information about Infotainment, the multifunction dis-
play, the assistance systems etc.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever or the multifunction steering wheel » page 43.
Main menu items (depending on vehicle equipment)
■Driving data
» page 44
■
Assist systems
» page 47
■
Navigation
» page 46
■
Audio
» page 46
■
Telephone
» page 47 ;
■
Vehicle
» page 42
■
Lap timer
» page 47
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must first be confirmed
to access the main menu.■
The display language can be set in Infotainment » page 123, Setting the In-
fotainment language and » page 130 , Setting the Infotainment language .
Menu item
Navigation
The following information is displayed in the
Navigation
menu item.
▶ Driving recommendations
▶ Compass
▶ Last destinations
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the
Audio
menu item.
Radio
▶ Station currently being played (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM 3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
46Using the system

▶You are recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the sound of
your voice is not drowned out by the increased ambient noise.
▶ During voice control, limit additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. passengers
talking at the same time.WARNINGThe emergency number should be dialled manually. Your voice commands
may not be recognised in such situations. The telephone connection may
not be established or the connection may take too much time to complete.
CAUTION
■ The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.■
For some Infotainment languages, there is no voice control available. Info-
tainment indicates this fact through a text message that is displayed on the
screen after setting the Infotainment language.
Note
During voice control, no nav. announcements and traffic announcements are
played.
Voice control on / off
Fig. 151
Voice control: Main menu
Activating
›
Press the button  on infotainment
or press the button
 on the multi-
function steering wheel.
the main menu is displayed » Fig. 151.
Switching off
›
Press the button  on infotainment twice
or press the button twice
 on
the multifunction steering wheel.
› or
Issue the voice command “ End voice control”.
Operation principle
Fig. 152
Example of screen display
In the voice control main menu » Fig. 151 on page 120 There are basic voice
commands for the individual menus.
Other voice commands are displayed by tapping the respective function sur-
face, if required, by issuing the name of respective command (e.g. navigation).
The screen shows the following » Fig. 152.
Context-dependent:
▶  The system is waiting for a voice command
▶  The system is recognises a voice command
▶  The system plays a message
▶  Voice command entry was stopped
Available list entries
Possible voice commands
Display other possible voice commands
Voice commands that can be issued, are indicated in “quotation marks”.
Note
The display of the voice control symbolsA » Fig. 152 are dependent of the
equipment fitted also on the display of the instrument cluster.ABC120Infotainment

Voice commands
Enter
The voice command must only be issued when the symbol 
is displayed and
the input tone has completely faded on the Infotainment screen . The input
tone can be switched on / off. To do this, press 
and then

Tap →
Voice con-trol
.
It is not necessary to wait for the end of message playback when Infotainment
is playing a message. The infotainment message can be terminated by press-
ing the button 
or the button

on the multifunction steering wheel. Then
a voice command can be issued. The voice control is hereby much faster.
Stop
This allows you more time for the voice command input.
The process for voice command input can by turning the dial  stopped.
When stopping, the symbol changes from 
 .
Restore
The procedure for voice command input can be restarted in one of the follow-
ing ways.
▶ By tapping on the function surface .
▶ by briefly pressing the button 
on the multifunction steering wheel.
▶ By pressing the key  on the multifunction steering wheel.
Not recognising a voice command
If a voice command is not detected three times in succession from Infotain-
ment, then the voice control is stopped.
Correction of a voice command input
A voice command can be corrected, modified or re-entered by pressing the
button 
or the button
 on the multifunction steering wheel. However,
this is only possible as long as the symbol  appears on the screen.
You do not have to wait until the voice command is recognised by Infotain-
ment.
Voice commands can be used anytime during voice control
Voice commandOperation“ Back ”Return to the previous menu“Help ”reproducing and displaying possible voice com-
mandsVoice commands that can be used while browsing the list entriesVoice commandOperation“ Next page ”
Browse menu / list / directory
“Previous page ”“First page ”“Last page ”
Additional Information
Navigation - applies to Infotainment Columbus
If the set Infotainment language matches with the language of the currently
selected country when entering the destination, then the destination address
is entered in one step .
The voice command “ Navigate” and immediately the city, street and street
number (if it is included in the navigation data) Interest (POI) or a contact with
the previously stored address, can be issued.
Navigation - applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero
To the destination, you are first required to issue the command “enter ad-
dress” and then follow Infotainment instructions.
You can say the house number and a further additional address in the form of
a number where necessary. Infotainment will then offer the number combina-
tion it has found if the house number and the further address supplement,
where appropriate, exists in the street entered.
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.
Radio
In order for a radio station can be selected using voice command, the station
must be stored in the list of available stations » page 134.
121Infotainment operation

■Touchscreen tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■No navigation sound during call
- Switching on / off the nav. announcements dur-
ing a telephone call (not applicable to Infotainment Bolero)
Display 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
■
Animation when finger near screen
- 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 towards the bottom bar with the function surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Time and date
.
■
Clock time source:
- Setting the time source: Manual / GPS (applies to Infotain-
ment Columbus, Amundsen)
■
Time:
- Time settings
■
Summer time
- Switches the summer time setting on/off (applies to Infotain-
ment Columbus, Amundsen)
■
Automatic summertime
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Choice of time zone
■
Time format:
- Specify the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
In some languages, after selecting the function surface
Female
and
Male
are dis-
played for the choice of voice prompts for Infotainment.
Note■ When a language is selected which does not support voice control, Infotain-
ment will indicate this with a message on the screen.■
The messages are generated by Infotainment. Flawless clarity (e.g. road or
city name) cannot always be guaranteed.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Additional keypadlanguages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language (function sur-
face ).
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Consumption units
■
CNG consump.:
- CNG consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Setting data transfer
An active data transfer allows data transfer between Infotainment and the ex-
ternal device (e.g. MirrorLink ®
application) or the operation of some Infotain-
ment functions using the application of the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media
Command).
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Mobile device datatransfer
.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- Turning data transfer on and off
■
Use apps to operate::
- Setting Infotainment operation via the applications of the
external device (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
■
Deactivate
- Deactivation of Infotainment operation via an external device
■
Confirm
- Infotainment operation with required confirmation
■
Allow
- Infotainment operation without required confirmation
123Infotainment settings - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero

Infotainment settings - Swing
Infotainment system settings
Sound settings
›
Press the  button.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Max. switch-on volume.
- Sets the maximum volume when Infotainment is
turned on
■
Message
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Speed-dependent volume adjustment
- Volume increases as speed increases
■
Entert. Fading
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume) with activated
parking aid
■
AUX volume
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■
BT audio:
- Volume setting of the device connected via Bluetooth ®
audio pro-
file
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- Setting the equaliser
■
Confirmation tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
Display settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion 1)
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Confirmation tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and Infotainment is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Time and date
.
■
Time:
- Time settings
■
Time format:
- Specify the time format
■
Summer time
- Switches the summer setting on/off
■Automatic summer time - Switch on/off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Setting the date format
Setting the Infotainment language
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Language
.
›
Select the Infotainment language.
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the
 button, then tap the function surface
Additional keypad languages
.
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language.
Unit settings
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Units
.
■
Distance:
- Distance units
■
Speed:
- Speed units
■
Temperature:
- Temperature units
■
Volume:
- Volume units
■
Consumption:
- Fuel units
■
CNG consump.:
- CNG consumption units
■
Pressure:
- Pressure units for tire pressure
Safe removal of the data source
›
Press the  button, then tap the function surface
Remove SD card safely
/
Re-move USB Safely
.
The appropriate message concerning the safe removal of the source is dis-
played in the screen.
Now the external source can be removed or separated.
1)
Infotainment turns the screen off when no touch screen is performed or none of the keys are pressed /
rotated for more than 10 seconds.
130Infotainment

With a larger map scale than 10 km, the map is automatically oriented towards
north.›
to Change the map orientation From the main menu navigation the function
surface 1)

A
» Fig. 214 .
The map is oriented to the north
The symbol 
the vehicle position rotates, the map and the Polar Star Symbol
 1)
do not rotate.
Map oriented to the direction of travel
The map and the Polar Star Symbol 1)
rotate, the symbol 
The vehicle posi-
tion does not rotate.
Map alignment
Fig. 215
Map centring
The moved map can be centred/aligned to the vehicle, destination or route po-
sition.
On the map within the function surface
A
» Fig. 215 , the following symbols are
displayed, depending on the map display.
Aligning to the vehicle position (in the 2D or 3D map display)

Alignment to the destination position (in the destination position dis-
play)Centring and displaying the entire route (in the route display)Options for map display in the split screen
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.Fig. 216
Map in the split screen / example of a function surface menu
›
The function surface in the split screen 
Map

 or.

» Fig. 216 -
 .
Depending on the context, some of the following function surfaces are dis-
played » Fig. 216 -
 .
Map display with the route from the current vehicle location to the desti-
nation
Change the map orientation 1)
2D - Two-dimensional map display
3D - Three-dimensional map display
Switch on/off the automatic change of scale
Road sign display
Infotainment offers the option of displaying the traffic signs stored in the navi-
gation data or detected by the front camera during guidance on the Infotain-
ment screen
G
» Fig. 203 on page 170 .
›
To switch on/off the road sign display in the main menu Navigation, tap on
the function surface 
→
Map
→
Show road signs
.
For some vehicles it is possible to set an alert when exceeding the permitted
speed limited set by a road sign.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→
Driver assistance
→
Speed warning:
. 
1)
The letter inside the symbol is dependent on the chosen Infotainment language.
178Infotainment

Index
A
A2DP/AVRCP
153
Abort route guidance181
ABS Operation
201
Warning light34
ACC214
Settings in Infotainment214
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles242
Accessories240
Active steering assist (DSR)202
Adaptive Chassis Control Warning light
40
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)221
Adaptive cruise control Set/change desired speed
217
Warning light33, 40
Adaptive Cruise Control214
automatic stopping and starting215
Malfunctions218
Operation215
Operation overview216
Overtaking218
Radar sensor199
Set the clearance level217
Settings in Infotainment214
Special driving conditions217
Start control216
Stop/resume control216
Trailer towing218
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
66
Additional keyboard languages123, 130
Additional windows Manoeuvre
180
Adjusting Steering wheel
13
Adjusting seats manually76
Adjusting the seats12
Advice on tyre/wheel usage260
AHL see xenon headlight
66
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
108
air bag18
Airbag Adjustments and impairments to the airbagsystem
241
Deactivation21
Deployment19
Warning light35
Airbag system18
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control107
Climatronic105
Manual air conditioning105
Air distribution control107
Air outlet vents108
Alarm55
Trailer239
All-year tyres263
Alphanumeric keyboard117
Alternative routes128
Android Auto166
Connection establishment166
Disconnection166
Home Page166
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)201
Anti-theft alarm system55
Trailer239
Anti-theft wheel bolts268
APN124
Apple CarPlay167
Connection establishment167
Disconnection167
Main menu167
Armrest Front79
Rear80
Ashtray91
Assembling the bar ball, Step 1
232
bar ball, Step 2233
Assist systems199
AT THE133
Audio source139
Auto check control42
Automatic consumer shutdown258
Automatic drive Selector lever
194
Automatic driving light control66
Automatic gearbox Disengage selector lever
195
Kickdown196
Launch control196
Malfunction37
Manual shifting on the multifunction steering wheel
195
Selector lever-emergency unlocking277
Selector lever lock195
Start and drive196
Tiptronic195
Warning light37
Automatic transmission194
AUX85, 141
Settings126
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
108
Avoiding damage to your vehicle198
B
ball bar ready position
232
301Index

High beam assistantWarning light39
Hill Start Assist (HHC)202
hitch235
Hitch230
home address128
Home address174
Home Page Android Auto
166
Hook96
horn29
I
I-PAD holder
92
Ignition lock189
Images Display
126
Main menu144
Operation144
safe removal of the data source124
Select Image Source144
Set to126
Image viewer144
Immobiliser188
Import contacts126, 132
Import destinations175
Import my destinations175
In an emergency Changing a wheel
266
Inertia reels17
Information about the towing process273
Information call157
Information system41
Auto Check Control41
Door alarm41
Eco tips41
Gear recommendation42
Lap timer47
MAXI DOT display46
Multifunction display44
Service interval display48
Stop watch47
Infotainment Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-tion)
110
connect to the telephone152
Restart117
Software update122
Infotainment display Driving data
45
Infotainment Hotspot163
Infotainment language123, 130
Infotainment menu CAR
187
Media (video)145
Sound122
Infotainment menus118
Infotainment operation116
Infotainment screen116
Infotainment operation using an application in the external device
119
Infotainment screen123, 130
Areas116
Important information115
keyboard117
Maintenance115
Operation116
Input screen Language characters
130
Input screen with keyboard117
Instrument cluster30
Auto check control42
Warning lights32
interior light69, 70
Interior monitor56
Intermediate target179
ISOFIX25
J
Jack
266
Jukebox141
Jump-starting272
K
KESSY Unlocking / locking
52
key Starting / stopping the engine
189
Switch on/off ignition189
Key Change battery
275
Lock51
Unlock51
keyboard117
L
L-band
126
Lamp failure Warning light
39
Lamps Warning light
39
Lane Assist Malfunctions
226
See lane departure warning224
Settings in Infotainment225
Warning light36
Lane Departure Warning224
Activation / deactivation226
Operation225
Settings in Infotainment225
Lane recommendation180
Language characters123
Lap timer47
Last destinations173
Latitude169
LEAVING HOME68
306Index

SettingAuxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila-tion)
109
Headrests80
Mirror74
Positions of the variable loading floor101
Seat belt height16
Seats76
settings Images
126
Infotainment language123, 130
Infotainment screen123, 130
Video DVD126
Settings Additional keyboard languages
123, 130
Advanced settings129
AUX126
Bluetooth124, 126, 131
Codecs126
Configuration wizard118
DAB125, 132
Data connection124
Equalizer122
External device data transfer123
FM125, 131
Fuel options129
Information regarding the version of the navi- gation data
129
infotainment122
Infotainment130
Manage favourites159
Manage memory128
Map128
Media126, 132
Navigation128
Nav. announcements129
Network124
Pin code126
Radio125, 131
Reset to factory settings124, 187
Restore factory settings131
Route options128
SmartLink128
Software update122
Software updates131
Sound122, 130
Sound system122
Subwoofer122
Surround122
System information122, 125, 131
Telephone126, 132
Text messages126
Time and date123, 130
Top speeds129
Units123, 130
Update software125
User profile159
Vehicle187
Voice control124
Volume118
WLAN124
Settings Call126
Setting the Clock
42
Setup122, 130
Show POIs on the map176
SIM card Change PIN code
154
Data connection164
Insert154
PIN code154
Remove154
Sliding/tilting roof Activating operation of the sunshade
63
SmartGate connection using Wi-Fi direct
49
Connection via Wi-Fi49
introductory information48
Password/PIN code change50
Setting50
SmartLink Android Auto166
Apple CarPlay167
Main menu165
MirrorLink®167
Set to128
SMS161
New161
Operation161
Received162
Snow chains263
sockets 12-volt power socket in the luggage compart- ment
90
12-volt socket in the interior90
Sockets 230 V
90
Software update122
Software Update125
Software updates131
Sound122, 130
Sound system122
Spare wheel262
Removing / stowing267
Speed limitations180
Speed symbol263
Split screen Audio
171
Compass171
Manoeuvre171
Map171
Menus171
Most frequent routes171
Satellite data171
Turn on/off171
Waypoint tour171
Spoiler241
SSID124
Stabilisation system200
Stability Control (ESC)200
312Index