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RNS 315 Radio Navigation System






RNS 315 Radio Navigation System






Familiarity with the function and operation is essential in the event of customer concerns. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Anti-theft code is equipped with protection code number, refer to => [ RNS 315 Electronic Anti-Theft System ] RNS 315 Electronic Anti-Theft System.

When performing servicing or Fault Finding use Vehicle diagnostic tester.

For proper function of the Radio Navigation System (RNS), rotation angle sensor in unit must be set corresponding to installation position of unit in the vehicle. Therefore, always note the replacement part number when replacing the unit. The RNS will not work properly if the incorrect radio is installed.

After connecting the battery, check all the vehicle accessories, for example, the radio, the clock, the Comfort packages. Refer to and/or the Owner's Manual.

By the use of magnetically adhered antennae on vehicle roof, there is the hazard that the compass module will malfunction due to magnetic influence and remaining magnetization of the vehicle roof. For complaints of inaccurate or faulty direction displays on the compass module, ask the customer whether a magnetically adhered antenna is being used before starting repair work.

General Information

The RNS 315 radio/navigation system has the following:

5-inch color display

Integrated CD player

SD Memory Card Reader

UHV Low/Premium

Navigation function using a 3D card and language

CD/SD Navigation (Navigation without a CD inserted)

4 speaker channels, 20 watts each

Multimedia system control module (J650) connection

External audio source connection (R199) on the front of the unit

Connection for an external CD changer (R41)

Connectable external sound amplifier ( Amplifier (R12) )

Optical Parking System (OPS)

A/C information shown in the radio display

Optional support for the multifunction steering wheel

Comfort coding

Integrated optional DAB tuner

It is not possible to play the following formats:

8 cm CDs

Mix CDs (CDs containing files and audio files)

The radio antenna and the Navigation system antenna (R50) are inside the roof antenna.

Troubleshooting

The RNS is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

Use the Vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding".