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RCD 510







Component Overview






1 External Multimedia Device Interface (R215)

Installed in center console.

Additional information can be found in external multimedia device interface, refer to => [ External Multimedia Device Interface (R215) ] External Multimedia Device Interface (R215).

Optional CD changer or external multimedia device interface. It is not possible to have both systems together because both systems have the same installation location.

2 CD Changer (R41)

6 disc CD changer.

Installed in center console.

For more information regarding the CD changer refer to => [ CD Changer ] Service and Repair.

Optional CD changer or external multimedia device interface. It is not possible to have both systems together because both systems have the same installation location.

3 Radio

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Radios and Radio Navigation Systems ] Service and Repair.

Connector overview, refer to => [ Connector Overview ] Connector Overview.

Transport protection device of CD changer in RCD 510, activating/deactivating, refer to => [ CD Changer Transport Protection, Activating/Deactivating, RCD 510 ] CD Changer Transport Protection, Activating/Deactivating, RCD 510.

Anti-theft coding, refer to => [ Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating, RCD 510 ] Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating, RCD 510.

4 External Audio Source Connection (R199)

Located inside the storage compartment under the center armrest.

For more information regarding the external audio source connection, refer to => [ External Audio Source Connection (R199) ] External Audio Source Connection (R199).

5 Telephone Antenna, Navigation and Auxiliary Heater Remote Control (R66)

Located on the roof at the back of the vehicle.

For more information regarding the different antenna systems, refer to => [ Antenna Systems ] Antenna Systems.

6 Window Antenna

Installed in the rear window, for radio reception with antenna diversity.

Antenna for digital radio reception, DAB, also optional.

For more information regarding the different antenna systems, refer to => [ Antenna Systems ] Antenna Systems.

7 Right Rear Treble Speaker (R16) and Left Rear Treble Speaker (R14)

Installed in door trim of left and right rear doors.

8 Right Rear Bass Speaker (R17) and Left Rear Bass Speaker (R15)

Installed in door trim of left and right rear doors.

9 Digital Sound System Control Module (R12)

Installed under the left front seat.

For more information regarding the amplifier, 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.

The midrange speaker and the bass speaker are a single unit.

Only the bass speaker is installed here when there is no sound system. Midrange frequencies play through the bass and treble speakers.

11 Right Front Treble Speaker (R22) and Left Front Treble Speaker (R20)

Installed in triangle window of left and right front doors.