Get Infotainment -> Infotainment operation Guide for Skoda Karoq SUV 2020

Menu item with “Checkbox”

Infotainment operation

Screen areas

▶

 - Function is switched on

 - Function is switched off

▶

 Opens a sub-menu of the menu item with a “pop-up window”

Function surfaces

The screen areas which confirm a function or a menu are called “function sur-

faces”.

^▶White text - the surface is active and thus selectable

^▶Grey text - the surface is inactive and thus not selectable

^▶Green frame - currently selected surface

Fig. 167

Screen areas

Selecting menu/menu item/function

▶

Drag your finger over the screen in the required direction.

By moving your finger over the slider

Turning the knob  (not applicable to Infotainment Columbus).

▶

Description of the display » Fig. 167

Confirming menu/menu item/function

▶

By tapping on the function surface.

Press the wheel  (not applicable to Infotainment Columbus).

Status line with time and outdoor temperature data and other information

Information and the operation of the current menu

Function surfaces of the current menu

▶

Returning to higher-level menu

▶

By tapping the function surface .

By tapping on the screen outside of the “pop-up window”.

By pressing the corresponding button next to the screen (e.g. in the Media

▶

Operation principles

▶



menu, by pressing the sensor field/the

tainment Columbus).

button) (not applicable to Info-

Fig. 168

Screen display

Select the menu item / function value

^▶ - Selected menu item/function value

^▶ - Deselected menu item/function value

Set value

▶

By tapping the function surface  or  in the bottom of the screen.

By touching or moving your finger over the scale.

Turning the knob  (not applicable to Infotainment Columbus).

▶

Description of the display » Fig. 168

Identification of the current menu

Return to the higher-level menu

Scroll symbol – moving in the menu is possible by moving fingers up or

down on the scroll symbol

Note

Depending on the equipment, the Infotainment can also be operated by means

of the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Further information

» page 52.

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Infotainment operation

Description of the alphanumeric keyboard » Fig. 170

Operating the menus

Input line

Context-dependent:

▶

 - Switch from upper case to lower case and vice versa

 - Switch to special characters

▶

 - Switch to numbers

Context-dependent:

▶

 - Switch to numbers

 - Switch to Latin letters

▶

 - Switch to Cyrillic letters



- Display of visited entries (the number of visited entries is displayed in the

function surface)

Fig. 169 Operating the menus

Operating the menus » Fig. 169



Erase the entered characters

By holding the variants of each type are displayed.



Browse the menu- List entries

Enlargement/reduction of the menu window (applies to the infotainment

Columbus)

   Switch between keyboards with specific characters of the selected

languages » page 134 or » page 141

Enters a blank

Move the cursor within the input line to the left

Move the cursor within the input line to the right





Expand/reduce the menu window (applies to Infotainment Amundsen)

Open/close the menu window (does not apply to Infotainment Swing)

Close the menu window





 Confirmation of the entered number

Alphanumeric with keyboard

While entering characters, a search is made for corresponding entries.

Fig. 170

The entry such as a telephone contact to be searched for must be entered

along with the special characters (diacritics).

Example of the keyboard display

By tapping the function surface  a list of matching entries opens.

The alphanumeric keypad is used to enter for letters, numbers and characters.

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Infotainment

Gesture control

Switching Infotainment on/off

Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.

Only applies to Infotainment Columbus



To switch on Infotainment, press

To switch off Infotainment, hold

›



Fig. 171

Example of a menu with

gesture control

›

Applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero, Swing



To power on/off Infotainment, press

›

Automatic switch-on of Infotainment

If Infotainment was not turned off with



before the ignition was turned off,

it will automatically switch on when the ignition is switched on.

Automatic switch-off of Infotainment

If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while Infotainment is switch-

ed on, Infotainment will switch off automatically.

Some menus of Infotainment Columbus can be operated by means of hand

gestures by slowly moving the hand back and forth approximately 8 cm above

the Infotainment screen.

If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, Infotainment will switch off au-

tomatically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.

The menus with gesture control feature the symbol  in the lower right-hand

With the ignition off, Infotainment will automatically turn off after about 30

minutes.

corner » Fig. 171.

Switching the function on / off

The gesture control function is switched on at the factory.

Infotainment turns off automatically under certain circumstances. Infotain-

ment informs of this via a text message on the Infotainment screen.



To switch the function on/off, tap the sensor field

surface  → Screen

and then the function

›

Restart Infotainment

→ Hand gesture .

If Infotainment does not respond (if it “freezes”) This can be restarted by hold-

Acoustic confirmation of gesture

When the function is switched on, Infotainment indicates that a gesture has

been recognised by means of an acoustic signal.



ing for longer than 10 s.

Show time and date on the screen

To activate/deactivate the acoustic confirmation of a recognised gesture,

tap the sensor field

›

Standby mode



and then the function surface  → Screen → Audible

With the ignition off and infotainment (standbyMode), it is possible to display

the time and date in the Infotainment screen.

hand gesture feedback

Visual confirmation of the gesture

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero

To switch the time and date display on/off, press the

When the function is switched on and a gesture has been recognised, Infotain-

ment shows an animation with the bottom bar moving in the direction of the

hand movement.

▶



sensor field and

then tap the function surface  → Screen

→

Show clock in standby mode

Applies to Infotainment Swing

To activate/deactivate the visual confirmation of a recognised gesture, tap

›

▶



To switch the time and date display on/off, press the

the function surface Screen

button, then tap



the sensor field

and then the function surface  → Screen → Visual hand

→

Show clock in standby mode

gesture feedback

The display mode can be changed by moving your finger sideways across the

screen (does not apply to Infotainment Swing).



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Infotainment operation

"Screen off" mode

Infotainment menus

With the ignition on and functions Switch off screen (in 10 seconds) and Display clock

when screen is off » page 133 enabled, it is possible to display the time and date

when the Infotainment screen is switched off.

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.

Fig. 172

The display type depends on the display mode selected in standby mode (does

not apply to the Infotainment Swing).

Overview of Infotainment me-

nus: grid display

Adjusting the volume

Every change in volume is displayed on the screen.

Only applies to Infotainment Columbus



To increase the volume, tap the function surface

To decrease the volume, tap the function surface

›





To activate/deactivate the mute setting, tap the sensor field

Fig. 173

Overview of Infotainment me-

nus: horizontal display

Applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero, Swing



To increase the volume, turn the controller

clockwise.

›



To reduce volume, turn the controller

To mute, turn the controller

anticlockwise.



to the left to 0.



Or: to activate/deactivate the mute setting, press the button

to Infotainment Swing).

(applies

The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted .

If, at the time of muting, sound is being played from a source in the Media

menu, then the playback is stopped.



To display the overview of Infotainment menus, press the

sensor field.

›



To set the display mode, press the button

function surface  → Screen

Select the Grid display » Fig. 172 or Horizont. Select display » Fig. 173.

sensor field and then tap the

→

Menu:.

CAUTION

›

■

High volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.

When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden

Overview of Infotainment menus

■

changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-

dio source.







Radio menu » page 144

Media menu » page 147

ŠKODA Connect Online Services » page 13

 SmartLink menu » page 172

With a connection established to an external device,  the actual connec-

tion is shown instead of a symbol

▶



Android Auto » page 173

Apple CarPlay » page 174

▶





MirrorLink® » page 175





Telephone menu » page 158

128

Infotainment



Vehicle system settings » page 199

Navigation menu » page 177 (Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund-

Configuration wizard



The Configuration wizard is automatically displayed if there are at least two

non-selected menu items after turning on Infotainment, or if a new user ac-

count in personalisation is selected.

sen)



List of traffic reports (TMC) (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund-

sen) » page 197

For manual display in Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen and Bolero, tap the



Media Command menu (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)

» page 156

Images menu » page 153

Sound settings » page 133

Air conditioning menu » page 116

Infotainment settings » page 133

›



sensor field and then tap on the function surface  → Configuration wizard



For manual displayin Infotainment Swing, press the

button, then tap the

›







function surface Configuration wizard

The Configuration wizard allows you to set the following menu items in se-

quence.













Identification of personalisation user account » page 56

Time and date format

Storing the radio station with the strongest reception signal at present

Pairing and connecting a telephone to Infotainment

Home Address provided (valid for Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen)

Setting the online services ŠKODA Connect

Main screen “HOME”

Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.

Fig. 174

HOME main screen



The selected menu item is marked with the  symbol.

Operating using an application in the external device

Some Infotainment functions can be operated using an application in the sup-

ported external device.

For the complete functionality of the application, data transmission from ex-

ternal devices must be activated and, if necessary, operation of the Infotain-

ment via the application must be approved.



To display the information, tap the

sensor field.

›

The “HOME” main screen contains three windows.

In the left window » Fig. 174 the navigation map is always displayed. By tapping

the screen within this window, the Navigation main menu is displayed.

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero



Activate data transfer in Infotainment. To do so, tap the

sensor field and

›

then the function surface  → Mobile device data transfer

for ŠKODA Apps

→

Activate data transfer

The contents of the window to the right can be changed. By holding the func-

tion surface , the list of selectable menus is displayed.



Release Infotainment operation using the application. To do so, tap the

sensor field and then the function surface  → Mobile device data transfer

›

By tapping the function surface

or by double-finger tapping on the screen

→ Op-

within each window, the appropriate main menu is displayed.

eration via apps::

→ Confirm/Allow.

If there are other pages in the window, then the associated symbols are dis-

Connect Infotainment to an external device via WLAN» page 170.

In the external device, launch an application for Infotainment operation (e.g.

ŠKODA Media Command).

›

played in area . By moving your finger across the screen within each win-



dow, it is possible to display these pages.

129

Infotainment operation

Applies to Infotainment Swing

CAUTION



Activate data transfer in Infotainment. Press the

the function surface Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps

button and then tap on

›

■

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 after set-

ting the device language screen.

■

Note

The description of Infotainment operation ŠKODA Media Command is part of

the application.

Note

Voice control

During voice control, no nav. announcements and traffic announcements are

played.

Introduction to the subject

Voice control on / off

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.

The navigation, telephone, radio and media menu can be operated by voice

commands.

Fig. 175

Voice control: main menu

The voice control system can be used either by the driver or by the front pas-

senger.

Function requirements for voice control



Infotainment is switched on.



There will be no telephone call using a telephone connected to Infotain-

ment.



The parking aid is not active.

Switching on



Press the button  on the multifunction steering wheel or the

sensor

›

Requirements for optimum voice command recognition

The voice commands must only be issued when the  symbol is displayed on

field on the Infotainment (does not apply to Infotainment Columbus).

▶

the Infotainment screen and the input tone has completely faded.

Speak at your normal volume without intonation and long breaks.

Avoid poor pronunciation.

Close the doors and window in order to avoid disturbing environmental influ-

ences on the function of the voice control.

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 talk-

The main menu is displayed » Fig. 175.

▶

Switching off

▶



Press the button twice  on the multifunction steering wheel or the

sensor field on the Infotainment twice (does not apply to Infotainment Co-

›

▶

lumbus).

▶

Or: issue the voice command “End voice control”.

›

▶

ing at the same time.

WARNING

The emergency number should be dialled manually. 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.

130

Infotainment

Operation principle

Voice commands

Enter

Fig. 176

The voice command must only be issued when the symbol  is displayed in

Example of screen display

the Infotainment screen and the input tone has completely faded. The input



tone can be switched on / off. To do so, tap the

sensor field and then the

function surface  → Voice control

It is not necessary to wait for the end of message playback when Infotainment

is playing a message. The Infotainment message can be acknowledged by tap-



ping the

sensor field (does not apply to Infotainment Columbus) or press-

ing the button  on the multifunction steering wheel. Then a voice command

can be issued. The voice control is hereby much faster.

In the voice control main menu » Fig. 175 on page 130 There are basic voice

commands for the individual menus.

Stop

This allows for more time for input of the voice command (e.g. in the list of

visited contacts).

Other voice commands are displayed by tapping the respective functional area

or issuing the name of the respective command (e.g. Navigation). The screen

shows the following » Fig. 176.

The process for the voice command input can be stopped by moving a finger

up/down across the screen or by turning the controller  (not applicable to In-

fotainment Columbus).

Context-dependent:

▶

^{The system is waiting for a voice command}

When stopping, the symbol changes from .

▶

^{The system recognises a voice command}

Restore

The procedure for voice command input can be restarted in one of the follow-

▶

^{The system plays a message}

^{Voice command entry was stopped}

ing ways.

▶

By tapping the function surface .

▶



By tapping the

sensor field on the Infotainment (does not apply to Info-

Available list entries

Possible voice commands

Display other possible voice commands

tainment Columbus).

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 by Infotainment,

Voice commands that can be issued, are indicated in “quotation marks”.

then the voice control is stopped.

Note

The display of the voice control symbols » Fig. 176 are dependent of the

Correction of a voice command input

equipment fitted also on the display of the instrument cluster.

A voice command can be corrected, modified or re-entered by tapping the



sensor field (does not apply to Infotainment Columbus) or pressing 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.



131

Infotainment operation

Voice commands can be used during voice control

Voice command Operation

“Back”

Updating the Infotainment software

Return to the previous menu

Fig. 177

Available software updates on

the ŠKODA website

reproducing and displaying possible voice com-

mands

“Help”

Voice commands that can be used while browsing the list entries

Voice command

“Next page”

Operation

“Previous page”

“First page”

Browse menu / list / directory

The software update ensures optimum operation of Infotainment (e.g. Com-

patibility with new telephones).

“Last page”

Information on Infotainment compatibility can be found on the following

ŠKODA Internet pages. This takes place by reading the QR code » Fig. 177 or

after typing the following address into the web browser.

Additional Information

Navigation - applies to Infotainment Columbus

If the set Infotainment language matches the language of currently selected

country when entering the destination, then the destination address can be

entered in one step.

http://go.skoda.eu/updateportal

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero

To determine the software version, tap the

▶



sensor field and then the

The voice command “Navigate” can be issued and straight away, the city,

street and street number (if it is included in the navigation data) Interest (POI)

or a contact with the previously stored address.

function surface  → System information

To start the software update, tap the

function surface  → System information

▶



sensor field and then tap the

→

Update software

Navigation - applies to Infotainment Amundsen

To the destination, you are first required to issue the command“enter ad-

dress” and then follow Infotainment instructions.

Applies to Infotainment Swing

▶



To determine the software version, press the

system information function surface.

To start the software update, press the

button, then tap on the

▶



button, then tap on the system

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.

information

→ update software function surface.

Online POI search – applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen

When Infotainment Online » page 17 services are activated, a POI search can

also be carried out online by issuing the voice command “Find online POI”.

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 145 or in the preset list

» page 145.

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