With the Škoda Smart Dials, the Czech car manufacturer is implementing the combination of haptic and digital controls in a completely new way. The new generations of Kodiaq and Superb have three knobs below the infotainment display, each with a 32 millimeter digital display. They enable quick access to numerous vehicle functions available depending on the equipment level. The driver and front passenger use the two outer smart dials to regulate the interior temperature, seat heating and seat ventilation - the display shows the active function in each case. The middle Smart Dial controls up to four user-selected functions such as infotainment volume, fan level, air vent direction, smart air conditioning, driving modes and map zoom. The central smart dial can be configured via the infotainment system menu; the user switches between the functions of the button by holding it down for a longer period of time.
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00:00 Everything begins with the senses.
00:04 The five senses which allow the human body to perceive its surroundings.
00:09 Smell, taste, hearing, sight, touch.
00:14 In the last few years we've all fallen under the spell of tablets and how easy they are to use.
00:23 We've nearly forgotten there is a huge difference between lounging at home with one on the sofa and using a touchscreen behind the wheel.
00:33 That's exactly in the right moment we ought to be 100% focused on driving.
00:39 For us ŠKODA interiors mean intuitiveness, simplicity, customer focus and smart solutions.
00:47 We create a space for the driver to act intuitively while driving.
00:53 Our latest innovation is ŠKODA Smart Dials.
00:57 We are introducing these multifunctional controls for the first time in our new Kodiaq and Superb models.
01:04 They've enabled us to extend the intuitive options for operating the car's functions and combine the best of both worlds.
01:13 Physical controls and digital displays.
01:16 Three new controls in the unique Dachrom finish.
01:20 They can be rotated or pressed for an instant and easy access to key functions.
01:26 So easy, so intuitive.
01:29 We'll all notice that we somehow missed that touch.
01:32 ŠKODA SmartDials