Overview - Radio, Rcd 300+: Notes

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Fig 1: Radio RCD 300+

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Familiarity with the function and operation is needed if there are customer concerns. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

The RCD 300+ radio system offers the following features:

Monochrome display
CD player
UHV Low
2 or 4 speaker channels, each with 20 W
Connection for the external CD Changer -R41- (not installed in the Beetle)
USB Connection
SD Memory Card Reader
Optional support for the multifunction steering wheel
Convenience coding

It is not possible to play the following CD formats:

CD with 8 cm diameter
"Mix CDs" (CDs containing files and audio files)

The RCD 300+ is equipped with OBD.

For troubleshooting, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.

Repairing Antenna Wires

Repairing antenna wires: Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .