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SmartGate communication
Dear Customer,
Before using SmartGate, please carefully read through all of the information and safety
information that is listed in this section. If anything is unclear, contact a ŠKODA AUTO
partner.
This section can be ignored if the SmartGate operating instructions are included in the
Owner’s Manual for your vehicle.
› SmartGate is a system that transmits vehicle data via WiFi.
› The ŠKODA applications that are installed on a connected communications device (e.g.
telephone, tablet, notebook) provide the opportunity to further process any data that is
received. (The ŠKODA applications support communications devices that have the following
operating systems: Android Version 4.x.x or higher, or iOS 7.x.x or higher.)
› You can find available applications and additional information on the ŠKODA websites.
Caution. You must observe the relevant national statutory provisions
regarding the use of mobile communications devices in vehicles.
The device that is to be connected and its holder must not be fitted
on the airbag covers or in the immediate vicinity of the airbags’ de-
ployment area.
The connected device must never be left in the airbags’ deployment
area, on a seat, on the console or any other place from which it can fly
off in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre, a change in driving
direction, an accident or a collision – there would be a risk of injury in
these cases.
Note
› The range of the WiFi signal is restricted to the vehicle interior and the area in the immedi-
ate vicinity of the vehicle.
Connecting to SmartGate
The following conditions must be met to ensure that the connection is successful.
The WiFi setting is switched on in the device to be connected.
The ignition is switched on.
Establishing the connection
› Search for available WiFi networks on the device that is to be connected (refer to the oper-
ating instructions for the device that is to be connected).
› In the menu for the networks that are found, select the connection to the “SmartGate_...”
network (the “...” here shows where the last six symbols of the vehicle identification number
are displayed).
› Enter the password.
› The password is preset at the factory and is the entire vehicle identification number (en-
tered in upper case).
Disconnecting from the network
You can disconnect from SmartGate using one of the following methods.
› By disconnecting from SmartGate on the connected device.
› By switching off the WiFi on the connected device.
› By switching off the ignition and removing the ignition key for longer than 5 seconds (for
vehicles with a starter button, this is achieved by switching off the engine and opening the
driver’s door).
