RCD 310 Radio System Overview, Rabbit Sedan
RCD 310 Radio System Overview, Rabbit Sedan
• Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the radio unit.
• For additional information, refer to => operating instructions
• Antitheft coding is equipped with a protection code number. Refer to => [ Electronic Antitheft System ] Electronic Antitheft System
• When performing service work or fault finding, use => Diagnostic Operation System (VAS 5051) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052), Guided Fault Finding.
• When the battery is reconnected, check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the operating instructions.
• For wiring diagrams, refer to.
The RCD 310 radio unit has the following features, among others:
• 4 speaker channels with 20 watts each
• Monochrome display
• Control for an external 6 CD changer
• Telephone control (hands free)
• Externally connectable sound amplifier
• Digital audio broadcasting radio possible
The RCD 310 radio consists of the radio unit and the front and rear speakers.
The CD drive, which is integrated inside the radio unit, can play the following CD formats:
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• mp3
• wma
• Mix CDs (CDs that contain data and music) cannot be played.
The antenna system is integrated inside the radio unit diversity function.
1 Multimedia Control Module (J650)
• Installed in center console
• For additional information, refer to => [ Multimedia Control Module ] Multimedia Control Module
• Optional installation of CD changer or multimedia system control module. Both systems are not available together because they both use the same installation location.
2 CD Changer (R41)
• 6-disc CD changer
• Installed in center console
• Additional information, refer to => [ Radio RCD 500 ] Radio RCD 500
• Optional installation of CD changer or multimedia system control module. Both systems are not available together because they both use the same installation location.
3 Radio (R) (RCD 310)
• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Radio and Radio Navigation System, Rabbit Sedan ] Communication
• Overview of harness connectors, refer to => [ RCD 310 Radio System Overview, Rabbit Sedan ] RCD 310 Radio System Overview, Rabbit Sedan
• Electronic antitheft system, refer to => [ Electronic Antitheft System ] Electronic Antitheft System
4 External Audio Source Connection (R199)
• Installed in the storage compartment under the center armrest
5 Telephone, Navigation And Auxiliary Heater Remote Control Antenna (R66)
• Installed on rear of roof
• For additional information, refer to => [ Antenna ] Antenna.
6 Window Antenna
• Installed in the rear window, for radio reception with antenna diversity
• Antenna for digital radio reception, DAB, also optional
• For additional information, refer to => [ Antenna ] Antenna
7 Right Rear Treble Speaker (R16) and Left Rear Treble Speaker (R14)
• Installed in door trim of left and right rear doors
• For additional information, refer to => [ Speaker Systems ] Description and Operation
8 Right Rear Bass Speaker (R17) and Left Rear Bass Speaker (R15)
• Installed in door trim of left and right rear doors
• For additional information, refer to => [ Speaker Systems ] Description and Operation
9 Digital Sound System Control Module (R12)
• Installed under left front seat
• For additional information, refer to => [ Sound System Amplifier ] Description and Operation
10 Right Front Midrange Speaker (R104) and Left Front Midrange Speaker (R103), Right Front Bass Speaker (R23) and Left Front Bass Speaker (R21)
• Installed in door trim of left and right front doors
• Midrange speakers are only installed in conjunction with sound system
• Midrange and bass speakers are installed as one unit.
• Only the bass speaker is installed here when there is no sound system. Midrange frequencies play through the bass and treble speakers.
• For additional information, refer to => [ Speaker Systems ] Description and Operation
11 Right Front Treble Speaker (R22) and Left Front Treble Speaker (R20)
• Installed in triangle window of left and right front doors
• For additional information, refer to => [ Speaker Systems ] Description and Operation