Overview - Antenna System, Coupe
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The antenna system consists of the following parts:
- Right Antenna Module -R109- (AM/FM) on the right side of the rear window (rear lid)
- Right Antenna Module -R109- (AM/FM/TV) on the right side of the rear window (rear lid), Japan only
- Left Antenna Module -R108- (FM2/DAB) on the left side of the rear window (rear lid)
- Left Antenna Module -R108- (FM2) on the left side of the rear window (rear lid), USA only
- Left Antenna Module -R108- (FM2/TV) on the left side of the rear window (rear lid), Japan only
- optional Satellite Antenna -R170- (SAT) in the roof antenna, USA only
- optional GPS Antenna -R50- (GPS) inside the roof antenna
- optional Traffic Data Antenna -R173- behind the glove compartment, Japan only
The antenna system with diversity function serves to improve and optimize the reception quality in the vehicle.
For the vehicle positioning system, the Vehicle GPS Antenna 1 -R259- (GPS) and Vehicle GPS Antenna 2 -R260- (GSM) are installed on the rear bumper.
Repairing Antenna Wires
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing antenna wires. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of different lengths and various adapter leads are now available as replacement parts.
Repairing antenna wires: Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .