Overview - Radio, Rcd 510: Notes

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Familiarity with the function and operation is needed if there are customer concerns. Refer to the appropriate information..

The RCD 510 radio system offers the following features:

• Display: TFT (thin film transistor), touch screen
• Integrated 6-disc CD changer.
• SD Memory Card Reader
• UHV Low/Premium (stereo input)
• Integrated optional DAB tuner
• 4 speaker channels, each with 20 W
• Connection for Multimedia System Control Module -J650-
• External Audio Source Connection -R199-
• Connection for an external CD Changer -R41-
• Connection for external sound amplifier (Amplifier -R12-)
• OPS (optical parking system) on the radio display
• A/C information shown in the radio display
• Optional support for the multifunction steering wheel
• Convenience coding
• TIM (traffic information memory)

It is not possible to play the following CD formats:

• CD with 8 cm diameter
• "Mix CDs" (CDs containing files and audio files)

The internal CD changer has a transportation safeguard, which must be deactivated when a new Radio -R- is installed. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIO, RCD 510 . Likewise, the transportation safeguard must be switched on, before a removed Radio -R- can be shipped. The Radio -R- must be connected to a power supply when doing this.

The RCD 510 is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).