Satellite Navigation System

Navigation systems in vehicles
Today‘s traffic is characterized by a constantly The technology of today for the navigation equip-
rising traffic density. In many regions the road
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the traffic increases. This leads to increasing satellite navigation, which was originally devel-
demands on the driver. He must concentrate at oped for military purposes, is used increasingly in
all times on the traffic, in order to react fast and many fields of the civilian sector due to its tech-
correctly in each traffic condition. Unforesee- nical progress. Today we find these systems in
able events, such as accidents or road blocks many large series of manufactured vehicles.
additionally compel the driver to use alternative Depending on the version, the navigation sys-
routes. The orientation up to the desired desti- tems indicate to the driver the optimal route to the
nation becomes thereby frequently the primary desired destination but also transmit information
activity of the driver. He is thereby distracted from about the traffic condition and react to unfore-
his actual task of driving. seen events and thus contribute to the improve-
ment of the driving convenience and to the
increase of the road safety.
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Contents
GPS satellite navigation system 4
Component parts of the GPS navigation system 5
Principles of the GPS navigation system 7
Malfunction of the satellite reception 8
Supplementary functions in the vehicle 9
Function description of the SNS* 10
Installation of the SNS in Škoda vehicles 11
The components of the SNS 12
SNS in Škoda vehicles 18
Function overview 22
Technical specification 38
System overview 42
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You will find instructions for installation and

removal, repairs, diagnostics and a detailed
Owner‘s Manual in the repair manuals, in the
diagnostic unit VAS 5052/5051 and in the on-
board literature.
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This brochure is not subject to the update.
* SNS = Satellite Navigation System
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GPS satellite navigation system
What is GPS
GPS (Global Positioning System), global locating

system is a world-wide radio navigation system
supported by satellites for the real-time deter-
mination of the location of a random number of
objects at each point of the earth.
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History of the GPS GPS Today
The system was originally developed since the Since the unrestricted release for civilian use,
70‘s in the USA for accurately locating military and due to the technological progress (miniaturi-
objects and for the navigation of rockets. zation and price reduction of electronics, lowering
The use for civilian or private purposes was not of the power requirement), the satellite naviga-
feasible until 1993 due to strategic, technological tion systems (SNS) find even broader application
and financial reasons. Even after the release, the within civilian sectors. The original development
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strategic reasons by means of a special cating accuracy of approx. 15 - 20 m. At present
procedure. Until May 2000, an interference signal the GPS is the most efficient and most reliable
and at the same time a correction signal were system for world-wide locating.
added to the use signal by means of a random
generator, which could not be decoded with all
generally accessible means. Thus the accuracy
of locating the non-military user and objects was
limited to approximately 64 to 100 m.
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Component parts of the GPS navigation system
Main elements of the GPS navigation system
The GPS radio navigation system consists of three segments:
1. Cosmic segment
2. Control segment
3. User segment
Cosmic segment
Control segment User segment
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The cosmic segment comprises:
• 24 satellites
• in 6 earth orbits (4 satellites each per orbit)
The orbits are at an altitude of 20.200 km above

the earth‘s surface with an inclination of 55 de-
grees to the equator and an orbital time of ap-
proximately 12 hours.
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Component parts of the GPS navigation system
The control segment consists of:
• 10 monitor stations with terrestrial antennas,

distributed over the whole world
• the control center in Colorado Springs Colorado
springs
The monitor stations pick up constantly the data Hawaii

Kwajelein
of the satellites in orbit and transmit this data to Ascensian Diego
Island Garcia
the control center in Colorado Springs. Here the
data of the orbits is evaluated and corrections of
the orbits and orbital times are carried out. These
details are then sent via the monitor stations to Control center
the satellites in the orbits. Thus the data is con- Monitor stations
stantly updated.
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The user segment
There are two types of GPS receivers used in the

user segment:
• Portable GPS receivers
• Fixed installed GPS receivers, (e.g. in vehicles)
Portable GPS receivers Fixed installed GPS receivers (e.g. in vehicles)
Most of the modern portable GPS receivers can Vehicle fixed-GPS systems are designed
read memory cards and enter up to 50 destina- exclusively for the determination (optimal) of
tion points on the path. The memory covers a the travel route to the selected destination.
map of the world and a detailed European map. Their advantage is the ability to adapt to the
On the European map most of the roads, cities current traffic conditions and if necessary to give
and towns with more than 500 inhabitants are constant route assistance to the driver.
registered. They are small, compact and accu-
rate.
However most of them are not suitable for the
optimization of travel routes on roads and motor-
ways.
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Principles of the GPS navigation system
Satellite-assisted locating
Altogether 24 satellites of the GPS system rotate
the earth at an altitude of approximately
20.000 km in 6 orbits. The orbital time is about
12 hours. These satellites are actually direction -
finding transmitters on one orbit and send in
milliseconds their identification code, information
about their position and a very exact time signal.
These signals go at the speed of light
(300.000 km.s-1).
The GPS receiver on earth receives this data,
decodes it and calculates the distance between
the user and the satellites, and/or the location of
the equipment by means of an efficient micro-
computer. This method is based on the evalua-
tion of the time difference between transmitting
and receiving the signal.
The reception of the signals from at

least three satellites is necessary
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If the distance to at least 3 satellites is known,

the object (car) is located on the cross-section
of 3 spherical surfaces with the satellites as its
center point. Furthermore, the fourth surface is
the earth‘s surface. The locating can be accu-
rately calculated by determining the distance to
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other satellites.
Distance calculation
The distance between the user and the satellite The efficient microcomputer in the GPS receiver
is therefore calculated by multiplication of the then calculates based on the distance to several
speed of light (300.000 km.s-1) with the running satellites its position on the earth‘s surface, which
time of the signal that means the time, which has it can illustrate in different formats. First of all
elapsed between transmitting and receiving the the receiver makes copies of the received sig-
signal. For this purpose very precise numerical nals and synchronizes them. Thus the so-called
details on both sides of the connection are nec- pseudo distance is determined by the receiving
essary. Therefore a cesium or a rubidium oscil- satellites. The GPS receiver calculates its exact
lator, which serves as normal time, is located on location from their known positions.
each satellite. So that also the clock in the GPS
receiver has the same accuracy, the so-called
Clock offset is calculated from the received sig-
nal, which enables together with the exact timing
sent by the satellite the determination of the time
with an accuracy under 1 microseconds.
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Malfunction of the satellite reception
Reception interferences of the satellite signals

Reception interferences occur when the trans-
mitter of the satellite cannot „see“ the receiver of
the radio navigation system or the satellite signal
is deflected by buildings, mountains etc.In the
following situations the radio communication with
the satellites can be interrupted or hampered:
• in tunnels
• in underground garages or multi-storey car
parks
• in low valleys
• partly between high buildings
This can lead to the fact that a de-

termination of a position is not at all
or inaccurately performed.
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Although the satellite detection for the radio A comparison with the GPS signals cannot be
navigation system serves as a main information carried out and this leads to a higher inaccuracy
sender, the system can nevertheless compensate during the positioning for the duration of the re-
briefly for the reception interferences. ception interference.
The driving direction and distance are calculated
only via the turning angle sensor and the moment As soon as the GPS signals are received again,
of momentum of the ABS speed sender. a correction of the previously calculated position-
ing is performed.
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Supplementary functions in the vehicle
Supplementary functions in the vehicle

The locating by GPS is assisted through sup-
plementary system components of the navigation
system integrated in the vehicle.
System components of the vehicle
The control unit for the navigation of the vehicle

calculates the profile of the distance and the FM2 5 ﬀn
distance driven by the vehicle from the signals, GPS

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The combination of these two sensors and the

control unit for navigation assures the supple-
mentary function of the navigation system.
The distance driven by the vehicle is compared

several times per second with the data of the
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road map, which is on the CD Rom, and/or in the
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memory of the navigation system („Map Match-
ing“).
This comparison increases the accuracy of the
locating.
Radio navigation systems built in Škoda vehicles
can determine the location of the vehicle at ap-
proximately 10 m. The accuracy of the locating
can however be influenced by different circum-
stances, e.g. extremely unfavorable unless
weather.
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the complete navigation system.
Satellite navigation Vehicle navigation
Complete naviga-
+ = tion system of the

vehicle
• Navigation control unit

• ABS speed sender
• GPS receiver
• GPS antenna • Angle sender
• Satellites • Road map on CD-ROM
• Navigation control unit
* Map-Matching = Comparison of data with the map
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Function description of SNS
Function description of SNS
1. The desired driving destination is entered via the control

buttons
2. The position of the driving destination is determined on

the basis of the road map on the CD-Rom.
3. Based on the received satellite data, the navigation con-

trol unit calculates the current vehicle position.
4. The position of the vehicle is determined by means of the

additional navigation functions and the comparison with
the road map (on CD-Rom).
5. The navigation control unit calculates the distance, the

driving direction, the change in the driving direction etc.
6. The task of the driving recommendations starts with opti-

cal and acoustic notes.
7. While driving, the distance driven is determined by the

moment of momentum of the ABS speed sender and the
changes in direction byauthorised
unless the angle sender.
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8. The system continuously monitors that the driving recom-

mendations are observed.
9. The driver is being informed if he is following a different

road instead of the recommended route.
10. If the driver remains on this route, the distance driven to

the destination is recalculated.
11. After reaching the given destination, it is indicated on the

display as well as announced by an acoustic message.
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Installation of the SNS in Škoda
The installation of the components of the satellite navigation system in Škoda

vehicles (ŠkodaFabia, ŠkodaOctavia, ŠkodaSuperb)
Components of the SNS:
• The satellite navigation equipment:

- Radio control unit
- Navigation control unit
- Operating panel + display
- GPS receiver
- CD-ROM drive
- Angle sender
• GPS roof antenna
• ABS speed sender
• Reverse light switch
• Electrical installation
• Loudspeakers
• Data (digital map) on CD-ROM
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The installation and the number of respective components (loudspeakers, ABS

speed sender) can differ slightly in the respective models.
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The components of the SNS
The satellite navigation system equipment
The satellite navigation equipment is the basis

of the entire satellite navigation system. Both the
signals received from the satellites as well as the
data of the system components integrated in the
vehicle (angle sender, ABS speed sender) are
evaluated in this equipment.
All satellite navigation systems

offered in Škoda vehicles are so-
called 2-DIN installation devices.
The number and assignment of the

connections and clamping strips
can vary slightly on the individual
types of equipment.
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The satellite navigation equipment consists of two control units:
• navigation control unit

and
• radio control unit.
The satellite navigation equipment consists

of the following parts:
Operating panel with display Selection of the individual functions of the ra-
dio receiver, the navigation system and the CD
player. Illustration of the respective functions and
operations
Receives radio programs on the FM (UKW = ultra

Radio receiver short wave) and AM (AM = medium wave) band.
GPS receiver Receives the signals of the visible (reachable)

satellites by means of the GPS antenna
Is used for reading the data from the CD-Rom. CD

CD drive
drives in newer SNS devices can also be used for
playing music CDs.
Angle sender Is used for accepting changes in the direction of

movement of the vehicle. It replaces the magnetic
sensor used in the previous SNS models.
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The angle sender
As already mentioned, the installed angle sender

is a system component which is used for accu-
rately determining the navigation.
The sensor is installed directly in the SNS device.
The advantages are:
• insensitivity to magnetic noise influences

• small dimensions
• high sensitivity
• no calibration necessary
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Depending on the type of the SNS

device, the angle sender is fitted at
different points.
If the vehicle changes its driving direction, it

rotates around the vertical axle.
The turning angle sender detects this rotation
and transmits it onto the navigation control unit.
It then calculates the angle of the change of
direction.
To distinguish the forward from the reverse

movement, the control unit receives a signal from
the reverse light switch.
Now the distance driven is required in order to

calculate the cornering radius.
This is detected with the aid of the moment of
momentum of an ABS speed sender. SP61_12
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Function of the angle sender
The shape of an angle sender is that of a tuning Turning axle

fork.
Both legs of this element are designed as oscillat-
ing bodies. When the ignition is switched on, volt-
age is distributed to the bottom Piezo elements.
As soon as the voltage reaches the Piezo ele-
ments, they begin to oscillate.
These oscillations are transfered to both legs.
Oscillation direction
Bottom Piezo element
Oscillation direction
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In case of changes in direction (when cornering) Coriolis force Turning direction

of the vehicle, the so-called Coriolis force is
applied to the oscillating leg of the sensor.
The Coriolis force acts in the opposite direction of
rotation, in which the vehicle turns around its high Oscillating direction
axle.
Thus the upper parts of the already laterally
oscillating legs
with respect to are bent.
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The bending of the legs is transferred to the Oscillating direction

upper Piezo elements, whereby a voltage in the
Top Piezo element
Piezo element is generated. The voltage serves
the navigation control unit for the calculation of
the change in driving direction. Oscillating direction
Oscillating direction
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Driving curves
If the vehicle drives a curve, the upper parts

of the legs are bent by the Coriolis force for
as long as the cornering lasts.
A voltage is generated in the upper Piezo
elements of the angle sender.
The voltage depends on the change in
direction of travel.
In case of cornering from e.g. left to right, the
voltage changes.
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Driving straight ahead
If the vehicle drives straight ahead, there is

no Coriolis force.
The upper parts of the legs are not bent
and no voltage is generated in the Piezo
elements.
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The angle sender detects only the change in driving direction. In order to calculate a
cornering radius, the vehicle must move.
Then the navigation control unit can calculate from the data of the angle sender and
the ABS angle sender the cornering radius and accomplish the comparison with the
map data („Map-Matching“).
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ABS speed sender
The ABS speed sender is used to accurately de-

termine the satellite navigation and the distance
driven by the vehicle. The senders are fitted onto
the wheels of the vehicle and record the number
of revolutions of the respective wheel. The re-
corded data is sent to the control unit of the ABS
system.
The ABS control unit transmits the corresponding
data to the control unit of the navigation system,
which evaluates it and calculates the distance
driven by the vehicle.
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The number of the ABS speed

senders, whose signals are as-
In case of different model types, the
signed for calculating the distance
shape of the respective senders can
driven, depends on the type of the
be different, however the function
navigation system in use.
principle is the same.
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• In case of failure of the ABS signal, the naviga-

tion cannot be started.
Reverse light switch
When switching to the reverse gear, the control

unit of the navigation system receives a signal
from the reverse light switch.
The control unit detects if the vehicle drives for-
wards or backwards.
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• In case of signal failure, the control unit cannot

detect that the vehicle moves backwards. Thus
the navigation to the destination is inaccurate.
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GPS roof antenna
The antenna of the GPS system is fitted on the

roof of the vehicle in the so-called Triplex an-
tenna. The antenna for the GPS as well as the
antenna for the radio reception and the telephone
is located in it.
Only in the model series

ŠkodaFabia Sedan is the GPS an-
tenna in the passenger cabin.
The antenna for the radio and the
telephone is on the roof as in all the
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Loudspeakers
The acoustic instructions for navigation are given

via the loudspeakers of the audio system.
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Route map on CD Rom
The program software of the system as well as

the road map with the motorways and roads are
stored on the CD-ROM.
The road map includes the complete road system

(also roads of 2nd and 3rd category), as well as
city plans with street names.
The road map e.g. of the Czech republic is

updated twice a year.It can be purchased in the
dealership of the company Škoda.
Service
The properties of the operating program and the
operation of the navigation system can be adapt-
ed to the individual wishes of the user. For ex-
ample: the colors of the map, the contents of the
respective screen displays, the operating menu. SP61_24
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SNS in Škoda vehicles
The satellite navigation systems offered for Škoda vehicles
In order to satisfy all of the customers‘ wishes, the company ŠkodaAuto a.s. offers for the individual
model series Škoda (ŠkodaFabia, ŠkodaOctavia, ŠkodaSuperb) different variants of the satellite
navigation systems and equipment.
The respective variants can differ in the number and possibilities of the assisted functions and applica-
tions.
The characteristical selection criterion, which makes orientation between the individual variants and
their equipment possible, is the size of the display, the output display (black/white or colored) and the
type of visualization.
The navigation systems are categorized depending on these properties in the basic and upper class.
Types of the satellite navigation systems in

the model series of Škoda vehicles
The present offer of satellite navigation systems Satellite navigation systems for the vehicles
in Škoda vehicles include two systems of the up- ŠkodaFabia and ŠkodaSuperb:
per class and two systems of the basic class.
• Satellite navigation system MFD (upper class)
The customer can be offered for each Škoda
model series both variants, whereby the equip- • Satellite navigation system MCD
ment of the satellite system corresponds to the „SatCompass“ (basic class)
equipment of the respective vehicle.
The design of the equipment for the mod- SNS system for the vehicles ŠkodaOctavia of the
els ŠkodaFabia and ŠkodaSuperb is alike; second generation:
the design of the equipment for the vehicles
ŠkodaOctavia of the second generation is • Satellite navigation system MFD 2 „Nexus“
slightly modified, because of the new design of (upper class)
the instrument panel.unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this• document.
SatelliteCopyright by ŠKODA AUTO
navigation system
A. S.� Low line „Cruise“
(basic class )
The functional principle of all sat-

ellite systems used in the Škoda
vehicles is the same.
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ŠkodaFabia
Satellite navigation system MFD Satellite navigation system MCD

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ŠkodaSuperb
Satellite navigation system MFD Satellite navigation system MCD

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ŠkodaOctavia
of the second generation
Satellite navigation system Satellite navigation system

MFD 2 „Nexus“ SP61_33 Low line „Cruise“
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SNS in Škoda vehicles
Satellite navigation system DX

All presently built-in satellite navigation systems For the dynamic navigation to the
in Škoda vehicles (ŠkodaFabia, ŠkodaOctavia, destination it is necessary that all
ŠkodaSuperb) carry the designation DX. described satellite navigation sys-
tems assist the function TMC and
The designation DX means that these satellite include the TMC module.
navigation systems enable the processing of traf-
fic information of broadcasting stations and react
to this information. The corresponding informa-
tion is transmitted as data with the usual spo-
ken information. This system is called „dynamic
navigation“.
Function of the TMC

The TMC * function is a free service intended for
the driver, which is broadcasted by broadcasting
stations. The broadcasting stations transmit cur-
rent information about the traffic conditions (ac-
cidents, deviations, jams etc.). This is processed
by the TMC function of the satellite navigation
system and made available to the driver.
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* TMC = Traffic Message Channel = broadcasting station broadcasts the traffic information.
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The TMC module
The TMC module is integrated in all satellite

navigation systems, which the company Škoda
installs in its vehicles and integrates in the control
unit. The only exception is the satellite navigation
system MFD with its TMC module built into the
instrument panel.
Description of the TMC module
The signal, which the antenna receives from the

broadcasting station, is first of all processed in
the TMC module. Here the information about the
If the satellite navigation system
traffic condition is decoded in the form of digital
does not include a TMC module, the
data and transmitted to the navigation equipment.
guidance to the destination is per-
In the navigation equipment the information is
formed as usual. The information
evaluated and in the case that this information
about the traffic condition is howev-
is important for the planned route, a correction
er evaluated and is not considered
of the route is carried out and/or the route is
for the guidance to the destination.
calculated again.This function is called „dynamic
navigation“.
Navigation CD
Only CD Roms intended for the respective types
must be used for navigation equipment of the
series DX .
The navigation CDs for the DX vari-

ants are designated as „TravelPilot
DX“ or all types of vehicles and
equipment are mentioned for which
+
these can be used. The use of oth-
er/older CD Roms is not permitted.
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Function overview
Satellite navigation system MFD - basic functions
The satellite navigation equipment MFD ranks The equipment has several navigation, reception
among the upper class and it is offered in the and audio functions.The available functions are
models ŠkodaFabia and ŠkodaSuperb. called up via buttons and menus.
Navigation mode
CD ROM eject button
Rocker switch
• Selection and repetition of the
recorded traffic reports
Taste-INFO
• Task of the complete information about the cur-
rent destination:
• current position of the vehicle
• entered destination address
• estimated driving time
• Repetition of the lastbyannouncement
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guidance function is active.
Left rotary knob

• Press - Switching on/off the device
• Turning - Setting the volume
Button for storing the current position of

the vehicle
• The position of the vehicle can be stored
as so-called „destination flag“. If the driver
while driving registers a destination, to which
he would like to return later, he can store it
as „destination flag“ by pressing this button.
Then the destination can be called up later
without re-entering.
• By pressing the button only one destination
flag can be stored. When pressing the button
again the old address is overwritten by the
new one.
• Destination flags can be entered permanently
into the destination memory via the main
menu.
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Multi-function display
• Colored illustration of the map with
indicated route, junctions, distance to
the destination etc.
• Different scales of the map display
possible CD-ROM drive
• Vertically and horizontally turnable • Case for the CD
• 5-inch display
Button NAVI
• Calls up the main menu:
• Entry of the destination
• Selection of the possible routes and their
calculation
• Activation of the route guidance (selection of
the display mode, the symbols and the type
of map)
• Destination memory
• Driving companion (additional information
about accommodation, route information
etc.). If these are not on the CD Rom, this
function cannot be activated.
• System settings (type of route
representation)
• Information mode (display of the current
location on the map or by means of symbols
without activated route guidance)
Button
• Selection of the predecessor menus or the
main menu and interruption of the accom-
plished operations
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• Turning - opening the relevant menu
points, adjusting the basic volume.
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Selection button for the evaluation
of traffic messages and for the cal-
culation of alternative routes.
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Function overview
Mode of operation for radio/audio
Rocker switch Multi-function display

Mode of operation for radio: • Vertically and horizontally
• switch for the automatic or manual station selec- turnable
tion FM/AM • Coloured display
• selection and repetition of recorded traffic mes-
sages
Mode of operation for audio:
• selection of the titles of the CD (up/down)
TIM button (Traffic Information Memory)

• This function serves for calling up from up to
9 traffic messages of the TP (Traffic Pro-
gram) stored automatically in the memory.
The overall length of the recordings is 4 min-
utes.
• Activation of the recording and interruption
of the recording of the traffic message. If the
equipment is switched on, each traffic mes-
sage of the set transmitter is recorded). If the
equipment is switched off when pressing the
TIM button (about 2 seconds), the record-
ing for the duration of 24 hours is activated.
In both cases the messages are called up
by pressing the TIM button. By pressing the
rocker switch the messages can be called up
in random order. By pressing the TIM button
again the message is terminated.
Left rotary knob

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• Automatic storage of the 6 strong-
est transmitters within the ranges
of FM + TP or AM. The transmit- SCAN button
ters are stored in the memory Radio:
levels FM2, TP2 and AM2 • Brief selection (10 seconds) of all stored
Audio: transmitters (FM, TP, AM)
• CD Mix button - Playing the titles Audio:
in random order • Brief playing of all titles of the CD
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Day/night button
• The display switches automatically to night/day mode de-
pending upon switching on/off the main lighting
• With this button the mode of operation can be switched over
to day or night mode independent of the lights.
Button
• Selection of the predecessor menus or
the main menu and interruption of the ac-
complished operations
Right rotary knob

• Turning - Opening the relevant menu,
selecting the volume, basic setting of the
volume.
• Press - confirmation of the respective
selection.
Tone control button

• Setting of the tone control (bass, pitch
and balance), setting of the volume Setup,
volume of the telephone, volume of the
navigation instructions and GALA = set-
ting the volume in line with the driving
speed.
• The button for setting the sound range is
used for systems with DSP (Digital Sound
Packet)
Audio button
unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability • Menu „Selection of sound source“:
• Audio CD (CD changer)
SP61_28 • Frequency range FM + TP or AM
• Other audio signals AUX
• Radio muting
Pre-set buttons 1 - 6
Radio:
• Storing 12 transmitters within the ranges FM and
AM in two memory levels
Audio:
• Selecting CD in changer
GB 25
Function overview
Satellite navigation system MCD - basic functions
The satellite navigation equipment MFD ranks The navigation, reception and audio functions,
among the basis class and is offered in the which the equipment offers to the driver, are
models ŠkodaFabia and ŠkodaSuperb. comparable with the equipment of the higher
class.
The MCD equipment has only a black/white
display with simpler representation and green
background lighting in comparison to the
equipment of the MFD class.
Mode of operation for navigation

CD-ROM eject button
TMC button
• Activates the mode of operation TMC, with
which the SNS reacts automatically to an-
nounced complications (queues, accidents
etc.), evaluates information and adapts the
distance if necessary.
• Transmitters, which make this information
available, can be stored in the memory of the
equipment in two memory levels (TC1 and
TC2).
INFO button
• Task of the complete information about the
current selected destination:
• estimated driving time, etc.
• Entries in the list where there are points cor-
respond to the continuations of the text.
Button for storing the current position of the

vehicle
• The position of the vehicle can be entered as
so called „destination flag“. If the driver while
driving registers a destination, to which he
would like to return to later on, he can store the
position of this destination as destination flag by
pressing this button in the memory.
• This can be used later as destination. The desti-
Left rotary knob
nation can be called up simply from the memory
without having to make a new entry.
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NAVI button
• Calls up the main menu:
Monochromatic display • Entry of the destination
• Route guidance is shown by means of • Selection of the possible routes and their
direction arrows and guidance mark- calculation
ings. • Activation of the route guidance (selection of
• Green background lighting the display mode, the symbols and the type
of map)
• Destination memory
• Driving companion (additional information
about accommodation, route information
etc.). If these are not on the CD Rom, this
function cannot be activated.
• System settings (type of route representation)
• Information mode (display of the current loca-
tion on the map or by means of symbols
without activated route guidance)
unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO • GPS status
A. S. ŠKODA AUTO (indicates the number
A. S. does not guarantee or accept of
any the
liabilitypre-
sently visible satellites)
TELE button
• Display of the traffic messages received
by the TMC, which the system uses for
the dynamic route guidance
Button for selecting the evaluation of traf-

fic messages and for the calculation of
alternative routes.
SP61_40 Right rotary knob

• Turning - Selecting the relevant menu points
• Press - Confirmation of the relevant selec-
tion
Delete button - deletes en-

tries in the text
GB 27
Function overview
TIM button (Traffic Information Memory)

• This function serves for calling up from up to
9 traffic messages of the TP (Traffic Pro-
gram) stored automatically in the memory;
the overall length of the recordings is CD eject button
4 minutes.
• Activation of the recording and interruption
of the recording of the traffic message. If the
equipment is switched on, each traffic mes-
sage of the set transmitter is recorded). If the
equipment is switched off when pressing the
TIM button (about 2 seconds), the recording
for the duration of 24 hours is activated. In
both cases the messages are called up by
pressing the TIM button.
FM / AM button
• Switch-over of the reception range for
FM / AM in the memory levels FM1/FM2 and
AM1/AM2.
Tuning buttons
Radio:
• manual transmitter setting FM/AM
• delection and repetition of the traffic mes-
sages recorded with TIM
Audio:
• Selection of the titles
MUTE button
• For muting
SCAN button
Radio:
• Brief selection (10 s) of all stored transmit-
ters (FM, TP and AM)
Audio:
• Brief playing of all titles of the CD
MIX button AS/CD button - Mix

• Playing the titles in random order • Automatic storage of the
6 strongest transmitters
within the ranges of FM + TP
Left rotary knob or AM. The transmitters are
stored in the memory levels
• Press - Switching on/off the deviceProtected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes,
• Turning - Setting the volume FM2, TP2
in part and isAM2
or in whole, not permitted
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Day/night selection button
• The display switches automatically to night/day
mode depending upon switching on/off the main
lighting.
• With this button the mode of operation can be
CD drive switched over to day or night mode independent
• Case for the audio CD of the lights.
CD button
• Activates the CD and CD changer
DSP button
• Contrast setting of the display
Tuning buttons
Radio:
• automatic transmitter setting
• selecting the stored transmitter
• fast playing of the TIM messages
Audio:
• fast playing of the titles on the CD
Macro button
• Programmable function button
SET button
• Selecting the basic setting - SETUP
SP61_39 Button
• Aborting the set operation
Right rotary knob

• Turning - Selecting the menu points
• Press - Confirmation of the relevant selec-
tion
Pre-set button 1 - 6
Radio:
• Storing the transmitters in the Tone control button
ranges FM + TP and AM • Setting of the tone control (depth, bass
Audio: and balance)
• Selecting the CD in the • Setting the volume for navigation, traffic
changer messages and telephone
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Function overview
Satellite navigation system MFD2 - basic functions
The satellite navigation equipment MFD2 („NEX- The most remarkable modification is the shape
US“) is an advanced development of the naviga- of the equipment, which was adapted to the
tion equipment MFD and therefore belongs to the instrument panel of the vehicle ŠkodaOctavia II.
upper class. Some improvements and smaller Another modification is the possibility of the audio
modifications were carried out in the equipment. CDs being played directly in the drive of the
equipment.
Operating principle Colour display

of the navigation • Display of the map with indicated route, junctions, distance to
the destination etc.
• Simultaneous display of the map and the navigation symbols is
possible
• 6.5-inch colour display
CD - Drive
• Case for the navigation - CD
ROM
Function buttons
• The buttons are assigned in the respective
menus to different functions. If for example in
the top part of the screen the text „memory“
is indicated, the non-descriptive button at this
level corresponds to this text and the dis-
played function is called up by pressing.
Left rotary knob

• Setting the volume for installed hands-free
telephone system
INFO button
• For calling up detailed information:
• for setting the system
• call up traffic messages
• estimated driving time to the destination etc.
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30 unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability
the vehicle
CD-ROM eject button without re-entering.
• By pressing the button only one destination
flag can be stored. When pressing the button
again the old address is overwritten by the
new one.
menu.
Button for traffic obstacles

• To manually call up the menu for the entry of
blocked sections
• To manually enter details about traffic obsta-
cles
Rotary knob (right)

• Entry of values per screen
• Turning - Selecting the respective functions
• Press - Confirmation of the selected func-
tion or detail.
SP61_41 MAP button

• Display of the map from the CD
• Switch-over to display by means
of symbols
NAVI button
• Switch-over to the operating mode of the navi-
gation
• Calling up the main Protected
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• route guidance unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability
• driving destination
• details for routes
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Function overview
Day/night button
• The display switches automatically to night/
day mode depending upon switching on/off
the main lighting.
• With this button the mode of operation can
Selection buttons
be switched over to day or night mode inde-
• Fast switch-over foward/reverse
pendent of the lights.
• Control of the active tone source
• Setting the display contrast for day / night
Radio:
mode
• Briefly pressing - switch-over to stored
transmitters FM / AM
• Press and hold - Transmitter change FM/
AM in the transmitter list
Audio:
• Briefly pressing - Change title forward /
reverse
• Press and hold - faster forward or reverse
of the title
Pre-set buttons (left)

Radio:
• Storing the relevant transmitter in the
ranges FM / AM
Audio:
• Selecting the desired CD in the changer
Tone control button

• Setting the tone control (bass, pitch and
balance)
• Setting the volume for navigation, traffic
messages and telephone
Rotary knob (left)

• If a hands-free system is installed, the vol-
ume can be adjusted
RADIO button
• Selection and control of the radio menu
CD button
• Activates the CD and the CD changer
GB
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CD drive
• Case for the audio CD
CD eject button
Pre-set buttons (right)

Radio:
• Button for storing the transmitters in the
ranges FM / AM
Audio:
• Selecting the desired CD in the changer
ESC button
• Leaving the respective menu
Rotary knob (right)

• Entry of the values in the menu illustrated
on the screen
• Turning - Selecting the relevant functions or
points of the offer
• Press - Confirmation of the selected func-
tions or points
SP61_41
AUX button
• Activation of additionally connected
external tone sources
TELE button
• For subsequent additional functions
GB 33
Function overview
Satellite navigation system Lowline - basic functions
The satellite navigation equipment Lowline The shape of the equipment Lowline was
(„CRUISE“) belongs to the basic class and is adapted to the instrument panel of the vehicle
intended for the installation into the vehicles ŠkodaOctavia of the second generation.
ŠkodaOctavia of the second generation. The equipment Lowline can play audio CDs in the
MP3 format.
Similar to the type MCD the equipment Lowline
shows all information on a monochromatic The respective functions are selected and
display with green background lightings. switched by means of buttons and menus.
Operating mode for navigation
CD drive
• Case for the navigation - CD ROM
Function buttons
• The buttons in the relevant menu are as-
signed to the different functions. If for ex-
ample: in the top part of the screen the text
„memory“ is indicated, the non-descriptive
button at this level corresponds to this text
and the displayed function is called up by
pressing.
INFO button
• While driving the last instruction is re-
peated and the following is displayed:
• the current destination address
• traffic messages
• the geographic coordinates
Rotary knob (left)

• Press: Switching on/ off the device
• If a hands-free device is available, the
volume of the conversation can also be
adjusted. Rotary knob (centre)
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in whole, is permitted in the respective menu
unless authorised by ŠKODA AUTO A. S. ŠKODA AUTO A. S. does not guarantee • Turning: Selecting
or accept any liability the functions or points
• Press: Confirmation of the respective selection
or points
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Monochromatic display
• Route guidance is shown by CD-ROM eject button
means of direction arrows and
guidance markings
• Green background lighting

the vehicle
without re-entering.
menu.
TRAFFIC button
• Illustrates traffic messages of the current
TMC transmitter.
• Activation of the mode of operation TMC,
with which the navigation system evaluates
automatically transmitted data concerning
traffi
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obstacles (jams, accidents etc.), reacts
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to and possible determines an alternative
route.
SP61_42
Button
• Leaving the current menu and re-
NAV button turning to the previous
• Switch-over to mode of operation
for the navigation
• Calling up the main menu:
• route guidance
• driving destination
• details for routes
GB 35
Function overview
CD drive
• Case for the audio CD
Tone control button

• Setting the tone control (bass, pitch and
balance)
• Setting the volume for navigation, traffic
messages and telephone
Rotary knob (left)

- Transmitter selection in the
ranges FM/AM
• Setting the volume for installed hands-
free telephone system
RADIO button
• Selection and control of the radio menu
CD button
• Activates the CD and the CD changer
GB
36
CD eject button
SETUP button
• Setting the properties:
• of the system (time, language, volume.
etc.)
• of the screen (brightness)
Selection button
• Fast forward/reverse switching
• Control of the current tone source
Radio:
• Briefly pressing - switch-over to stored trans-
mitters FM / AM
• Press and hold - Switchover of transmitters in
the list FM/AM
Audio:
• Briefly press - Change song forward / reverse
• Press and hold - fast forward or reverse of
the song
SP61_42 Button
• Leaving the current menu, back to previous
Rotary knob (centre)
• Entry of the values in the menu illus-
trated on the screen
• Turning - selecting the relevant func-
tions or points of the offer
• Press - confirmation of the selected
functions or points
GB 37
Technical specification
Radio navigation system MFD
Mode of operation for radio:
• Waveband ranges FM + TP and AM

• 12 memory spaces per waveband range
• RDS-EON-PTY (expanded RDS functions)
• Traffic messages (TIM)
• 8 loudspeakers
• Power output 4 x 25 W
• Function GALA (adaptation to the volume in line
with the driving speed)
• Setting the tone control (depth, pitch, balance
SP61_31 and settings for a digital sound system if avail-
able)
Technical Data
General data:
Mode of operation for navigation:
• 5-inch colour display horizontally and vertically
• Schematic representation of information for turnable
route guidance on the Maxi-DOT display of the • Connection to Maxi-DOT display in the instru-
instrument cluster ment cluster
• linguistic and visual route guidance (representa- • Day / night mode
tion of the map and the symbols on the display) • Muting for the telephone „MUTE“
• Option shortest/fastest route to the destination • controllable also via the multi-function steering
• Route guidance by means of road map or navi- wheel
gation symbols (arrows)
• Indicates the distance to the announced change
of direction (only if navigation is activated by Supplementary equipment:
means of symbols, or at Maxi DOT in the instru-
ment cluster) • CD changer for 6 CDs
• Indicates the driven road, if possible the next • TV tuner (only for ŠkodaSuperb)
road (only if navigation is activated by means • Digital Sound System + amplifier (only for
of symbols, or at Maxi DOT in the instrument ŠkodaSuperb)
cluster)
• Indicates the arrival time at the destination and
the remaining travel duration
• Indicates the remaining distance (km) up to the
specified destination
• Number of the reachable/visible satellites
• Possibility of excluding road sections (e.g. mo-
torways, train ferries, toll roads etc.)
• Warnings about traffic obstacles (TM announce-
ments) + dynamic destination navigation (DX
navigation)
• Memory for 100 destinations (text data) and
10 top destinations (specified by the user)
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Satellite navigation system MCD

• Setting the tone control (depth, pitch and bal-
ance)
SP61_32 • Playing audio CDs in the drive of the equipment
(not for insertable navigation CD)
Technical Data
General data:
Mode of operation for navigation:
• Monochromatic display with green background
• Schematic representation of the direction in- lighting
formation for route guidance on the Maxi-DOT • Connection to Maxi-DOT display in the instru-
display of the instrument cluster ment cluster
• Linguistic and visual route guidance (repre- • Day / night mode
sentation of the map and the symbols on the • Muting for the telephone „MUTE“
display) • controllable also via the multi-function steering
• Route guidance by means of navigation sym- wheel
bols (arrows)
• Indicates the distance to the announced change
of direction (also on Maxi DOT in the instrument Supplementary equipment:
cluster)
• Indicates the driven road, if possible the next • CD changer for 6 CDs
road (also on Maxi DOT in the instrument clus-
ter)
• Indicates the arrival time at the destination and
torways, train ferries, toll roads etc.)
navigation)
• Memory for 100 destinations (text data) and
10 top destinations (specified by the user)
GB 39
Technical specification
Satellite navigation system MFD2

• 8 loudspeakers
• setting the tone control (depth, pitch and bal-
SP61_34
ance)
• Playing audio CDs in the drive of the equipment
(not for insertable navigation CD)
Technical Data
Mode of operation for navigation: General data:
• Schematic representation of information for • 6.5 inch colour display

route guidance on the Maxi-DOT display of the • Connection to Maxi-DOT display in the instru-
instrument cluster ment cluster
• Linguistic and visual route guidance (repre- • Day / night mode (different contrast can be set)
sentation of the map and the symbols on the • Muting for the telephone „MUTE“
display) • Controllable also via the multi-function steering
• Representation of the coloured map with chang- wheel
es in direction, junctions, distance to the desti-
nation etc.
• Linguistic and visual route guidance (repre- Supplementary equipment:
sentation of the map and the symbols on the
display) • CD changer for 6 CDs
• Indicates the arrival time at the destination and • Input for hands-free telephone system
• Option shortest/fastest route to the destination
• Possibility to enter the destination by means of
geographic coordinates
navigation)
torways, trainProtected
ferries, toll roads
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Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not permitted
GB
40
Satellite navigation system Lowline

• 18 memory spaces per waveband range FM
and 12 memory spaces per waveband range
AM
• Setting the tone control (depth, pitch and bal-
SP61_35
ance)
• Playing audio CDs in the drive of the equipment
Technical Data • Integrated CD playing device enables the play-
ing of CDs in the MP3 format and assists ID3
Mode of operation for navigation: tags (information about the album, the inter-
preter etc.)
• Schematic representation of information for
route guidance on the Maxi-DOT display of the
instrument cluster General data:
• Linguistic and byvisual
unless authorised ŠKODA route
AUTO A. guidance
S. ŠKODA AUTO (repre-
A. S. does not guarantee or accept any liability
sentation of the map and the symbols on the • Monochromatic display with green background
display) lighting
• Route guidance by means of navigation sym- • Connection to Maxi-DOT display in the instru-
bols (arrows) ment cluster
• Indicates the arrival time at the destination and • Controllable also via the multi-function steering
the remaining travel duration wheel
• Indicates to the driven road, if possible the
next road (also on Maxi DOT in the instrument
cluster) Supplementary equipment:
specified destination • CD changer for 6 CDs
• Indicates the distance to the announced change • Input for hands-free telephone system
of direction (also on Maxi DOT in the instrument
cluster)
navigation) function CORRIDOR*
* CORRIDOR is a function, which enables the equipment to transfer the data after
calculation of the route to the internal memory and to keep the vehicle on the se-
lected route, without the navigation CD being in the drive. If the vehicle leaves the
fixed corridor, the driver is requested to insert the navigation CD in order to calcu-
late again the changes of the route and the route guidance.This function enables a
playing of audio or MP3 CDs directly in the drive of the equipment while driving.
GB 41
System overview
Schematic representation of the satellite navigation system MFD in the vehicle
Roof antenna
Navigation device MFD • GPS
• AM/FM
• GSM
TV tuner
Telephone Telephone CD changer

Mute NF
Amplifier
TMC module
Multi-function
steering wheel
Loudspeakers
Reverse
Multi-func- light switch
tion steering
wheel control ABS control unit
unit
Instrument cluster
CAN - BUS
Convenience ABS speed sender
Diagnostic
connector
SP61_37
Self-diagnosis for all radio naviga- TV tuner and amplifier are addi-
tion equipment is carried out with tional devices and intended only
the diagnosis unit VAS 5052/505. for the ŠkodaSuperb.
GB
42
Schematic representation of the satellite navigation system MCD in the vehicle
Roof antenna
• GPS
Navigation device MCD • AM/FM
• GSM
Telephone
Telephone CD changer
Mute
NF
Multi-function
steering wheel
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tion steering
wheel control
unit
Instrument cluster Loudspeakers
Reverse
light switch
ABS control unit
CAN - BUS ABS speed sender

Convenience
Diagnostic
connector
SP61_38
GB 43
System overview
Schematic representation of the satellite navigation system MFD2 in the vehicle
Roof antenna
Navigation device MFD2 • GPS

Instrument cluster • AM/FM
• GSM
Telephone Telephone
Gateway Mute NF
Multi-function
steering wheel
Steering wheel
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switch
to the
Onboard
supply CD changer
control unit
ABS
control unit
Reverse light switch
Loudspeakers
Diagnostic
ABS speed sender connector
SP61_43
GB
44
Schematic representation of the satellite navigation system Lowline in the vehicle
Roof antenna
Navigation device Lowline • GPS
Instrument cluster • AM/FM
• GSM
Telephone Telephone
Mute NF
Gateway
Multi-function
steering wheel
Steering wheel switch
Onboard
supply CD changer
control unit
ABS
Reverse light switch control unit
Diagnostic
connector
Diagnostic
connector
ABS speed sender
SP61_44
GB 45
Notes
GB
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Navigation systems in vehicles

GPS satellite navigation system 4

Component parts of the GPS navigation system 5

Principles of the GPS navigation system 7

Malfunction of the satellite reception 8

Supplementary functions in the vehicle 9

Function description of the SNS* 10

Installation of the SNS in Škoda vehicles 11

The components of the SNS 12

SNS in Škoda vehicles 18

You will find instructions for installation and

* SNS = Satellite Navigation System

GPS (Global Positioning System), global locating

History of the GPS GPS Today

Main elements of the GPS navigation system

The GPS radio navigation system consists of three segments:

Control segment User segment

The cosmic segment comprises:

The orbits are at an altitude of 20.200 km above

The control segment consists of:

• 10 monitor stations with terrestrial antennas,

The monitor stations pick up constantly the data Hawaii

The user segment

There are two types of GPS receivers used in the

• Portable GPS receivers

• Fixed installed GPS receivers, (e.g. in vehicles)

Portable GPS receivers Fixed installed GPS receivers (e.g. in vehicles)

The reception of the signals from at

If the distance to at least 3 satellites is known,

Reception interferences of the satellite signals

This can lead to the fact that a de-

Supplementary functions in the vehicle

System components of the vehicle

The control unit for the navigation of the vehicle

distance driven by the vehicle from the signals, GPS

which it receives from the angle sender (left/right) 017

and the speed senders of the ABS. 75 km

ENTER ruft die Karte

The combination of these two sensors and the

The distance driven by the vehicle is compared

Satellite navigation Vehicle navigation

+ = tion system of the

• Navigation control unit

* Map-Matching = Comparison of data with the map

Function description of SNS

1. The desired driving destination is entered via the control

2. The position of the driving destination is determined on

3. Based on the received satellite data, the navigation con-

4. The position of the vehicle is determined by means of the

5. The navigation control unit calculates the distance, the

6. The task of the driving recommendations starts with opti-

7. While driving, the distance driven is determined by the

8. The system continuously monitors that the driving recom-

9. The driver is being informed if he is following a different

10. If the driver remains on this route, the distance driven to

11. After reaching the given destination, it is indicated on the

The installation of the components of the satellite navigation system in Škoda

Components of the SNS:

• The satellite navigation equipment: