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RNS 510 Radio Navigation System






RNS 510 Radio Navigation System

RNS 510





The Radio Navigation System RNS 510 combines the functions of a navigation system with those of a high-value RDS vehicle radio.

Sound System

Characteristics for the RNS 510 radios.

Electronic Anti-Theft System.

Accessing the code for the electronic anti-theft system using the VAS tester.

Anti-Theft Coding, deactivating.

Characteristics of the radio/navigation system RNS 510

The following described the main functions:

An RDS radio receiver

6.5 inch multicolor display with touch screen

A navigation system with GPS satellite receiver

Integrated diversity function

Integrated DAB tuner for digital radio reception

A DVD player for navigation, video and audio

An SD memory card slot

A hard drive disc is installed in the unit for storing data

Corridor function

Playback formats MP3 and WMA

Radio-Navigation system RNS 510 is available with 4 speaker outputs.

The RNS 510 can be expanded to include the following components:

CD changer (R41)

Multifunction Steering Wheel

TV tuner

Digital Sound System Control Module (R12)

Universal cellular telephone preparation (UHV Premium light)

Rear Seat Entertainment

A roof antenna (RX5) for the navigation system.

Additional information may be found in the Owners Manual.

For servicing or fault finding, use Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" and.

Electronic Anti-Theft System

Radio navigation system RNS 510 is equipped with an electronic Comfort anti-theft system which operates in conjunction with the instrument cluster.

After disconnecting the power supply, the radio navigation system is ready to be used 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 electronic anti-theft system follows and that the radio navigation system is reconnected in the same vehicle.

Reactivating a locked radio navigation system is only possible by entering correct code number for electronic anti-theft system.

The anti-theft code is transmitted via the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. The radio card and the label on the radio that were used in the past are no longer used.

To access the anti-theft code the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester "online" must be connected (network connection) and the user must provide a valid program user id to retrieve a radio code.

Accessing the Code for the Electronic Anti-Theft System Using the VAS Tester

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Diagnostic adapter cable (VAS 5051/5a) or (VAS 5051/6a) or (VAS 5052/3)

Select "Guided Functions" or "Guided Fault Finding" in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

After all control modules have been checked:

- Press the "Go to" button.

- Select "Functions/Component selection".

- Select "Body".

- Select "Electrical Equipment".

- Select "01 - Systems capable of self-diagnosis".

- Select "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/RNS (RX1) serial number will be automatically read out.

When installing a new radio or a reinstalling a Radio/RNS (RX1) that has not yet been adapted, it is possible that the testing device cannot read the identification number for the Radio/RNS. In this case, the identification number must be entered manually. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the unit and is also stamped into the side of the unit.

Then the radio code will be displayed in the tester.

The anti-theft code must be manually entered into the radio/navigation.

Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating

- Enter the radio code appearing in the display in the RNS 510 number block and confirm it.

Unit is enabled and ready for operation.

It is possible to enter the code again if it was entered incorrectly. If anti-theft code is entered incorrectly twice, then the radio navigation system is locked for an hour. Leave the radio/navigation system and the ignition on. The remaining running time appears in the radio navigation system display. After one hour, repeat the deactivation procedure for the electronic anti-theft protection. There are 2 tries to enter the code. After that, the radio navigation system will be locked up for one hour.