RCD 310 Sound System
RCD 310 Sound System
View of the "RCD 310" Radio
The RCD 310 consists of the radio and speakers. Additional information can be found in => [ Speakers ] Speakers.
• Characteristics of the RCD 310 radio
• Anti-theft coding
• Anti-theft coding, identifying code
• Anti-theft coding, deactivating
• Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the radio unit.
• Additional information, refer to the Owner's Manual,.
• Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester for Servicing or Troubleshooting.
• Anti-theft code is equipped with protection code number.
• Deactivate the anti-theft coding if the radio was replaced.
• The Radio (R) part number is on a label on the housing.
• Check all vehicle equipment (clock, Convenience System, etc.) after connecting the battery.
Characteristics of the RCD 310 radio
• Display monochrome, FSTN
• Diversity function (2 Tuner)
• AM/FM antenna splitter
• CD player
• UHV High voice control system (stereo input)
• MP3 / WMA with ID3 tag
• Multimedia socket (MDI - Media Device Interface)
• Optical Parking System (OPS)
• A/C information shown in the radio display
• External amplifier, can be selected
• Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) FM/AM radio
• 2 or 4 x 20 W output
• External audio source connection
• External CD changer connection without MP3
• Support for multifunction steering wheel
• Support for multifunction indicator display (MID)
• SCV (Speed Compensated Volume)
• Bluetooth audio (together with UHV with Bluetooth)
• Integrated digital satellite radio tuner SDARS (satellite digital audio radio service, depending on the vehicle equipment level)
• OBD including speaker diagnosis
• CAN, TP 2.0, BAP
• Comfort coding
The CD player integrated inside the radio plays the following CD formats:
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• MP3
• wma
• Never insert a DVD Plus, Dual Disc or Flip Disc into the CD slot. They are thicker than a regular CD and will damage the CD player.
• Do not stick any labels (or similar) on CDs. The labels could come loose and damage the CD player.
• Mix CDs (CDs that contain computer data and also music) cannot be played.
• Likewise, the CD player cannot play 8 cm CDs or shape CDs.
The antenna is either in the rear window or on the roof. The antenna system includes an integrated "diversity function" inside the radio. Additional information can be found in => [ Antenna System Component Location Overview ] Antenna System Component Location Overview.
The radio may also have the optional satellite radio (R146).
Anti-Theft Coding
The radio has a comfort anti-theft protection, which operates with the instrument cluster.
After disconnecting the radio power supply, the radio is ready for use again once the power supply is connected. The anti-theft code does not need to be entered again. The requirement is that the first activation of the anti-theft system follows and that the radio is reconnected in the same vehicle.
The anti-theft code is transmitted via Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. The radio card and the label on the radio that were used in the past are no longer used.
• Anti-theft coding, identifying code
• Anti-theft coding, deactivating
Anti-Theft Coding, Identifying Code
• The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester must be "online" (connected to the network) in order to get the anti-theft code. The user must have the proper authorization to access the anti-theft code.
Select "Guided Functions" in Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Or
Select "Guided Fault Finding" in Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
After all control modules have been checked:
- Press "GO TO".
- Select "Functions/Component selection".
- Select "Body".
- Select "Electrical Equipment".
- Select "01 - Systems capable of self-diagnosis".
- Select "radio or radio navigation system".
- Select "Functions".
- Select and start "radio code inquiry".
An authorization to the system will be requested: Then the operating data, the VIN and the radio serial number will be automatically read out.
• The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester may not be able to read the serial number on the radio if a new radio or a radio that is not adapted to the vehicle is installed. In this case enter the serial number manually. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the unit and is also stamped into the side of the unit.
The radio code will then display on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Enter the anti-theft code manually.
Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating
- Turn on the radio.
"SAFE" appears in the display for approximately 10 seconds, after that "1000" appears.
- Enter the code using the buttons on the radio.
"OK" appears in the display after the four-digit radio code number has been entered.
- Press the input button if the correct code was entered.
The radio is enabled and is ready to be used.
• It is possible to enter the code again if it was entered incorrectly.
• "SAFE" will appear in the display blinking at first, then "1000" appears.
• The number of tries is shown in the display.
• If anti-theft code is entered incorrectly twice, then the radio will lock up for one hour.
• When "SAFE" appears in the displays and is not blinking, this means the lock is on.
• Leave the radio and ignition on.
• The procedure can be repeated after one hour.
• This is the cycle: 2 attempts to enter the code, after this the radio is blocked for one hour.