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RNS 315 Radio Navigation System

Fig 1: Identifying RNS 315
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NOTE:

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 .

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 [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) CBTA, CJAA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation 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:

It is not possible to play the following formats:

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

Troubleshooting 

TheRNS is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

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