Overview - Radio, Rcd 510+: Notes

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Fig 1: RNS 315+ Radio/Navigation System

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

The RCD 510+ radio system offers the following features:

Display: TFT (thin film transistor), touch screen
Integrated 6-disc CD changer
SD Memory Card Reader
UHV Low/Premium
4 speaker channels, each with 20 W
Connection for Multimedia System Control Module -J650-
Connection for the External Audio Source Connection -R199-
Connection for the external CD Changer -R41- (not installed in the Beetle)
Connection for external sound amplifier (Amplifier -R12-)
USB Connection
OPS (Optical Parking System)
A/C information shown in the radio display
Optional support for the multifunction steering wheel
Convenience coding
TIM (traffic information memory)

It is not possible to play the following CD formats:

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

The internal CD changer has a transportation safeguard, which must be deactivated when a new Radio -R- is installed. Refer to Transportation Safeguard, Activating and Deactivating . Likewise, the transportation safeguard must be switched on, before a removed Radio -R- can be shipped. The Radio -R- must be connected to a power supply when doing this.

The RCD 510+ 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 .