Rear seat entertainment system

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NOTE:

This information does not apply to roof mounted systems.

Rear seat entertainment systems are available in a number of different generations. The generations have different designs and are equipped with different functions. This service information describes the easiest method to identify which generation of system is installed in the vehicle.

The table below shows which generations are available for each model and model year. This is followed by the most distinct differences between the generations.

The information in the table only applies to factory installed systems. To identify a retrofitted accessory system, see each generation in the table below.

Model	Model year	Remarks	Generation
S80 (-06)	2002-2005	For chassis number: 257332-431446	3.1
S80 (-06)	2005-2006	For chassis number: 431447-446475	3.2
S80 (07-)	2007-2008		4.2
S80 (07-)	2009-		4.3

* Until model year 2008 changed to model year 2009.

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Control (Generation 3.1)

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Generation 3.1

Equipped with a remote control that has 29 buttons.

Has two 7" screens.

NOTE:

When replacing the Rear seat entertainment module (RSE) the remote control must also be replaced. The new remote control, which must be used, is generation 3.2. The chassis number as set out above must now be used to distinguish the systems.

Fig 2: Identifying Remote Control (Generation 3.2)

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Generation 3.2

Equipped with a remote control that has 16 buttons.

Has two 7" screens.

Fig 3: Identifying Remote Control (Generation 4.1)

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Generation 4.1

Is equipped a remote-control that has 22 buttons of which one button is red and 21 are white.

In addition, there are two sockets for headphones on the AUX panel. One socket for the left-hand screen and one socket for the right-hand screen.

Has two 7" screens.

Fig 4: Identifying Remote Control (Generation 4.2)

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Generation 4.2

Is equipped a remote-control that has 22 buttons of which one button is red and 21 are white.

Has two 7" screens.

Fig 5: Identifying Remote Control (Generation 4.3)

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Generation 4.3

Equipped with a remote control that has 17 buttons.

If the system is equipped with a TV (DVB-T) the remote control has 29 buttons. In addition, there is a visible card slot for a subscription/program card on the TV receiver.

The TV receiver is installed in the cargo compartment.

It is installed on the left-hand side inside the side panel.

Has two 8" screens.