Skoda Infotainment radio bolero User manual

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Infotainment Radio Bolero

Owner's Manual

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.

Chapters, table of contents and subject index

The text of the Owner's Manual is divided into relatively short sections which are

combined into easy-to-read chapters. The chapter you are reading at any particular

moment is always specified on the bottom right of the page.

The Table of contents arranged according to chapter and the detailed Subject in-

dex at the end of the Owner's Manual help you to rapidly find the information you

are looking for.

Direction indications

All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of

travel of the vehicle.

Units of measurement

All values are expressed in metric units.

Explanation of symbols

Denotes a reference to a section with important information and safety

advice in a chapter.

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 button Menu →  Sound.

This information means that first the Menu button on the device and then the

function key  are to be operated on the device screen and is to be confirmed by

pressing the Soundfunction key in the 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

WARNING

The 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.

For the sake of the environment

An Environmental note draws your attention to environmental protection aspects.

This is where you will, for example, find tips aimed at reducing your fuel consump-

tion.

Note

A 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 Bolero (hereafter called the

unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us.

The new operating concept allows you to configure vehicle settings and to operate some electronic systems

centrally from the unit.

In addition to this Owner's Manual, please also carefully read the Vehicle Manual, because operation in ac-

cordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the vehicle.

If you have any questions about your unit, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.

Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)

Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Introductory information

Important notes 4

Equipment overview 5

Device operation

operate via the device screen 8

Operation via the Maxi DOT display 10

voice control 13

device settings

setup menu 17

Radio

Operation 21

Radio settings 24

Media

Operation 26

Signal source 28

Communication

Telephones and two-way radio systems 34

Connect the device with the mobile phone 37

Telephone functions 40

Vehicle systems

Vehicle settings 44

Index

2Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Definition

A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile - a software profile for da-

ta transfer via Bluetooth ®, designed for a one-way transfer of

audio data

ACC Adaptive cruise control

AF Alternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-

rent radio station

AM Amplitude modulation - denomination of the radio frequency

range

TCS Traction Control of the drive wheels

AVRCP A software profile for data transmission by means of Blue-

tooth ®, supports welcehs multimedia functions

AV Audio / visual source signal - typical for DVD player or TV tuner

BT Bluetooth ® - wireless communication for reception and trans-

mission of voice and data information

DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting - digital radio reception

DRM Digital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or

restrict the use of digital media content

ESC Electronic Stability Control

FM Frequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequency

range

HFP Hands-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 equipment

GSM Groupe Spécial Mobile - Global System for Mobile communica-

tion, the most popular standard for mobile phones

ID3 tag an additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-

play of artist, title, album name, etc.

KESSY keyless unlocking, starting and locking

NTSC National Television System Committee - Audio-visual encoding

standard in North and Central America and some countries in

Southeast Asia

Abbreviation Definition

PAL phase alternating line - Audio-visual encoding standard in

most European countries

PI Program identification - Station identification by means of a

RDS code

RDS Radio Data System - system for the transmission of additional

information for FM radio reception

TP Traffic Program identification - Program identifier for the

transmission of traffic information

VIN Vehicle identification number

WMA Windows Media Audio - compressed audio format 

Abbreviations

Introductory information

Important notes

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Declaration of conformity 4

Component protection 4

These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without

identifying 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 these operating instructions.

The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-

hicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA1) Partner where you bought

the vehicle.

Please note that these instructions are meant only as an addendum to the infor-

mation 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 de-

scription of some functions listed in these instructions, see the Vehicle Manual

for your vehicle.

The illustrations can differ in minor details from your device; they are only inten-

ded 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 you are in full control of your vehicle in ev-

ery traffic situation – there is the risk of accidents!

WARNING (Continued)

■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.



Component protection

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:

›impairment of factory- or garage-fitted control units after 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 ŠKODA1) specialist garage.

When component protection is enabled, the following message appears on the

display of the device Component theft protection: the infotainment system is

not fully available at present. Please switch on the ignition.

If the component protection does not activate by switching on the ignition,

please contact a ŠKODA specialist garage. 



1) Terms used » manual, chapter Preface.

4Introductory information

Equipment overview

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Description of the device 5

Touch screen 5

Switching the unit on/off 6

Device menus 6

Adjusting volume 6

First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important

notes.

Description of the device

Fig. 1 Description of the device

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.

Description of the device

 - Switch unit on/off, adjust volume

Operation and confirmation

RADIO - Radio menu » page 21

MEDIA - Media menu » page 26

Depending on equipment fitted:

›MUTE - Mute

›PHONE - Phone menu » page 34

Depending on equipment fitted:

›TP - Traffic news » page 23

›VOICE - Voice control » page 13

SETUP - Unit settings » page 17

SOUND - Sound settings » page 18

CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 44

MENU - Displays the unit menus » page 6

Touch screen » page 8 

Touch screen

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.

The unit is equipped with a so-called touch screen which can only be operated by

the touch of a finger.

CAUTION

■The screen can be operated by a slight touch of a finger. Do not apply pressure

to the screen - risk of damage!

■Do not use any objects to operate the screen - risk of damage!

■Do not use solvents such as benzene or turpentine for cleaning, since they may

damage the screen surface. 



Introductory information

Note

■Use a soft cloth and, if necessary, methylated spirits, to remove fingerprints

from the screen. When doing so, ensure that you do not cause damage to other

parts of the interior.

■It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing

gloves.

■Do not affix anything to the area of the unit below the screen. This could affect

the functioning of the sensors for the zoom effect.

■To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touchpads

that does not affect its functionality.

■The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically depending on the bright-

ness of the interior lighting. The automatic setting can be adjusted manual-

ly » page 18.

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 you switched off the unit and the ignition

and Bluetooth® function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-

sage » page 35. Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth® function» page 20.

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. If you open the

driver's door before switching off the engine, the device will also switch off.

When the ignition is switched off, the device switches off automatically after ap-

prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery). 



Device menus

Fig. 2

Unit menus

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.

Call up the main menu

›Press the button MENU .

Function keys in the main MENU

- Radio » page 21

- Media » page 26

- Sound settings » page 18

- Unit settings » page 17

- Vehicle systems settings » page 44

- Phone menu » page 34 

Adjusting volume

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.

Increase the volume

›Turn the  knob to the right.

Reduce the volume

›Turn the  knob to the left.

Muting

›Press the MUTE button or rotate the  knob and adjust the audio volume to 0. 

















6Introductory information

Note

■The change in volume is displayed on the screen of the unit.

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

■Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.

■The car speakers may be damaged if the volume is set too loud or is distorted.

■The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a power output of the device

of 4x20 W.

■When equipped with a sound system the speakers are matched for a total am-

plifier power output of 570 W. 

Introductory information

Device operation

operate via the device screen

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Operation 8

Input screen with keyboard 9

Input screen with numeric keyboard 9

First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important

notes.

This chapter covers the instrument operation and the work with the touch screen

and with various types of input keyboards. 

Operation

Fig. 3

Screen display

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 8.

Explanation of graphic

Currently selected menu

- Return to the higher-level menu

Function with “checkbox” 



Scroll bar - Shows the position in the menu; touch the scroll bar to navigate

the menu

Menu item with “pop-up window” 

Screen areas which confirm a function or a menu are called “function keys”.

White or green function keys are active.

Greyed out function keys are not active.

Proximity sensors

There are proximity sensors at the bottom of the device. If the screen is ap-

proached with the hand, the device changes the display mode to the operating

mode and the function keys are highlighted.

Status line

In the main menu of some operating modes, the upper screen area contains a sta-

tus line displaying time details and the external temperature, as well as informa-

tion on the currently selected operating mode.

Function keys in the main menu

In the main menu of some operating modes, the lower screen area contains func-

tion keys with symbols for functions or menus.

Selecting menu/menu item

›Drag your finger over the screen in the required direction

›Turn the menu knob 2 » Fig. 1 on page 5

If you make the selection by turning the menu knob 2, the currently selected

menu is highlighted in green.

Confirming menu/menu item

›Touch the function key with your finger

›Press the menu knob 2

Returning to higher-level menu

Context-dependent

›By pressing 

›By pressing the relevant button next to the screen

›By touching the screen outside of the pop-up window with your finger

Switching function on/off with “checkbox”

Press the relevant function key

› or  - Function is switched on

› or - Function is switched off 

8Device operation

Set value

›by touching the function keys with the symbols / , / , - / +

›Touch or move your finger over the scale

Note

For some menus or menu items, the current setting is displayed, e.g. Distance: km

or Distance: mi 

Input screen with keyboard

Fig. 4

Input screen

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 8.

The input screen with keypad is used to input entries or find entries in the unit

memory (e.g. phone contacts, addresses, etc.).

Description of the function keys

- Return to the higher-level menu

- Display the menu with selected contacts, information on the number of rel-

evant contacts

- Delete characters in the entry line

- Change from upper case to lower case and vice versa

- Menu display with keys in the selected language, including diacrit-

ics » page 19

- Switch to numbers and special characters

- Switch to special characters

- Switch to letters

- Blank entry

- Confirmation of text entered into the entry line























By pressing the keyboard function key on the input screen the required character

appears in text line A.

Only those letters or symbols making up a logical entry will be available. Do not

forget to enter a blank space for terms made up of more than one word, such as

Lorem Ipsum. The entries can be entered without special characters (diacritics).

A search of the most relevant terms ensues as soon as letters are entered, so it is

not necessary to enter the entire entry name.

Next to text line A, the number of matching entries is shown in function key B.

The numbers 1-99 indicate the quantity of matching entries that were found. If

even more entries were found, ** is indicated instead of a number. If less than 6

entries were found, a list of the found entries opens automatically. 

Input screen with numeric keyboard

Fig. 5

Input screen with numeric key-

pad

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 8.

The input screen with keyboard is mainly used for entering numbers, eg in the

phone menu » page 41 .

Description of the function keys

- Return to the higher-level menu

- Delete characters in the entry line 







Device operation

Operation via the Maxi DOT display

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Operate using the buttons on the operating lever 10

operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel -

Audio 11

operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel -

Telephone 12

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 display1). De-

pending on the equipment, these features can be operated as follows.

■With the buttons on the operating lever » page 10

■With the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel » page 11

Note

If the ignition and the side light are switched on, the buttons and dials on the

multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated. 

Operate using the buttons on the operating lever

Fig. 6

Buttons on the control lever

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.

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 



1) The display in the MAXI DOT is described in the » Manual, chapter Information system

10 Device operation

operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - Audio

Fig. 7 Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.

Each item in the Audio menu displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated

with the buttons/wheels on the multifunction steering wheel.



The information shown on the MAXI DOT display (depending on the menu

selected)

■Radio

■current frequency band of the radio station;

■currently playing station of the receivable radio stations in the given frequen-

cy band, if less than 5 are receivable;

■if more than 5 stations can be received, a list of receivable radio stations is

displayed with an option to choose one of them;

■TP traffic announcements.

■Media

■Name

Buttons and wheels of the audio menu - Radio/Media

Button/

wheel » Fig. 7 Action Function

Radio Media

1Press briefly Change source (change frequency ranges and connected sources)

1Press and hold Switch between the Radio and Media menus, and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station or

track to be played)

2Press briefly Switch off/on tonea) Start/stop playback

2Turn upwards Increase the volumeb)

2Turn downwards Reduce the volumeb)

3Press briefly

Go to the next saved radio station in the station list

or go to the station stored in the preset listc)

Interrupt traffic report

Skip to next trackd)

3Press and hold Stop traffic report Fast forwardd)

4Press briefly

Go to the previous stored radio station in the station

list

or go to the station stored in the preset list

Interrupt traffic report

Go to the previous track when pressed within 5 s from

the change of track,

and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s af-

ter track changed)

4Press and hold Stop traffic report High-speed rewind

5Press briefly Stop traffic report No function 

Device operation

Button/

wheel » Fig. 7 Action Function

Radio Media

5Turn upwards Display list of available stations

Scroll upwards Switch to previous trackd)

5Turn downwards Display list of available stations

Scroll downwards Skip to next trackd)

6Press briefly Call up the main menu

a) The sound is turned on again by pressing or turning wheel 2.

b) If the system plays audible messages in voice mode dialogues of the device, the volume of the audible message is affected.

c) Context-dependent selection.

d) Does not apply for AUX.

Note

Vehicles with the CANTON® sound system equipment are fitted with a loudspeak-

er set including centre speaker and bass. 

operation via the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel - Telephone

Fig. 8 Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels

First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.

Items in the MAXI DOT display telephone menu can be operated with the but-

tons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel.



Buttons and dials of the telephone menu

Button/wheel » Fig. 8 Action Function

1Press briefly MUTE

1Turn upwards Increase the volume

1Turn downwards Reduce the volume

2Press briefly Accept call, end call, entry in the main menu of the telephone, call list, call the dialled contact

2Press and hold Reject call, redial last call 

12 Device operation

Button/wheel » Fig. 8 Action Function

3Turn up/down Call list, previous menu item

3Press briefly Confirm selected menu item

4Press briefly Return to a previous level on menu

4Press and hold Return to Main Menu

Telephone call function in the MAXI DOT display

Depending on the context, you can select the following functions.

Incoming call

■ Answer - Answer a call

■ Reject - Reject a call

■ Ignore - Ignore a call

Outgoing call

■ Stop - End a call

Current call

■ Hang up - End a call

■ Mic. off - Microphone off

■ Mic. on - Microphone on

Symbols in the MAXI DOT display

Symbol Meaning

Charge status of the phone batterya)

Signal strengtha)

A phone is connected to the device

Missed calls (if there are several missed calls, the number of

calls is shown next to the symbol)

a) This function is only supported by some mobile phones.

Call list

In the MAXI DOT display, only the call list can be displayed and used.

If the call list includes no entries, the following message appears in the MAXI DOT

display No entries available.

The following symbols are displayed next to each entry in the call list.

Symbol Meaning

Incoming call

Outgoing call

Missed call 

voice control

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

function requirements 14

Switching on/off 14

Help for voice control 15

Operation 15

not recognizing a voice command 15

override a voice command input 15

stop/restore voice command input 15

Voice commands not included in the Help 16

First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4, Important

notes.

Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. Thus, the use

of the device is accelerated and increased comfort while driving.

Voice control can be used in the menus radio, media and phone.

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

senger. 

Device operation

WARNING

■Please pay attention to the traffic first and foremost! As the driver you are

fully responsible for road safety. Only use the system so that you are in full

control of your vehicle in every traffic situation - risk of accident!

■Do not use the voice control system when under stress or in an emergency.

Your Voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. In such cir-

cumstances a telephone connection may not be established or the connection

may take too long to complete. The emergency number should be dialled

manually! 

function requirements

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

Function requirements for voice control.

The ignition is switched on.

The device is switched on.

No phone call is in progress.

The parking aid is not active.

Requirements for optimum voice command recognition.

›Only issue voice commands when the symbol is displayed on the device screen

or appears in the information display.  appears.

›Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.

›Avoid a bad pronunciation.

›Close doors, windows and the sliding roof, in order to prevent external distur-

bances affecting recognition of the voice commands.

›It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your

voice is louder than the increased surrounding noise.

›During voice control, limit additional noise in the vehicle, e.g. passengers talking

at the same time.

CAUTION

For some languages, there is no voice control available. The device indicates this

fact via a text message that is displayed after setting the device language

screen » page 17 .





Note

■During voice control, no traffic announcements are played.

■Some voice commands must be spelled out when pronouncing depending on

the selected language of communication, such as the Source Selection “SD” card

one.

Switching on/off

Fig. 9 Multifunction steering wheel

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

Switching on voice control

›Briefly press the button VOICE on the unit.

›Briefly press the symbol key  1 on the multifunction steering wheel.

Activation of voice control is indicated by an acoustic signal and the device screen

will display a collection of basic voice commands for the current menu.

The menu display as well as the acoustic signal can be enabled or disa-

bled » page 20 .

Switching off voice control

›Press the button VOICE on the unit for a long time, or press it twice.

›With a long or double press of the symbol key  on the multifunction steering

wheel.

›Touch the screen with your fingers (any part of the screen with the exception of

the function key ). 



14 Device operation

›Press a button on the unit (with the exception of brief pressing of the button

VOICE ).

›Utter the voice command Cancel voice control.

Help for voice control

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

Start introduction

When you give the voice command Start tutorial, the unit plays one of the seven

parts of the voice control tutorial.

Individual parts of the introduction can be called separately by issuing the voice

command introduction part ... and the number 1 through 7.

Help

When you give the voice command Help, the unit displays a menu containing pos-

sible context dependent voice commands. In some cases issuing the voice com-

mand help again will cause another section of the help to be shown with further

possible voice commands in a menu.

The help does not contain all possible commands. 

Operation

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

The voice control system can usually be operated through the method “say what

you see.”

Speak the descriptions of the function keys highlighted in green. For example, the

function key No. select call can be accessed through the voice command “call

number.”

Voice control settings » page 20.

Icons in the voice control menu

a voice output is played

a voice command is awaited

a voice command entry is stopped » page 15

a voice command is recognized











As long as the system is playing a voice output, it is not necessary to await the

end of the message playback. The message can be ended by briefly pressing the

VOICE button or the button  on the multifunction steering wheel. In this way

the voice output is aborted and a new voice command is expected. 

not recognizing a voice command

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

If a voice command is not recognised, the system answers with Pardon? and you

can give a new command.

If the system does not recognise the second voice command, the help message is

provided again and you can give a new command.

If the system does not recognise the third voice command, the system plays the

Voice control cancelled message and the dialogue is ended. 

override a voice command input

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

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

VOICE button on the unit or the symbol  on the multifunction steering wheel.

However, this is only possible if the icon  appears.

You do not have to wait until the voice command is recognized by the system. 

stop/restore voice command input

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

In some menus, the procedure for entering voice commands can be stopped by

turning the knob 2» Fig. 1 on page 5 .

The symbol displayed on the unit screen or in the information display then

changes from  to .



Device operation

Restore entry

›by pressing the function key with the symbol ;

›by pressing the button VOICE on the unit;

›by pressing the symbol key  on the multifunction steering wheel. 

Voice commands not included in the Help

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-

ings on page 13.

Voice commands to call menus, folders and directories in each menu.

Function Voice command

Returning to the higher-level

menu Back

Scroll through the menu / list /

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