Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Switch-on Conditions
The two ON/OFF switches are used to switch the rear seat entertainment system on/off. They switch the RSE control unit and the rear display on/off on the selected side.
The infrared diodes begin to light as soon as the RSE control unit is switched on.
The infrared diodes then stay on for as long as at least one side of the RSE is still active.
The diodes go out 5 seconds after switching off the last rear display.
The RSE control unit can be switched on as of terminal 30B. After "terminal R OFF", the RSE control unit can be switched on within the run-on time of 30 minutes. After the control unit has been switched on, it remains active until the energy management detects the start capability limit.
Further information on terminal control and the new terminal designations can be found in the F01/F02 Energy Management training material.
The RSE control unit supports following media:
- Video DVD
- Video CD
- Super Video CD
- Audio CD
- DVD or CD with compressed data formats
The following compressed data formats are supported:
- Video
- MPEG-1 video
- MPEG-2 video
- Audio
- MPEG-1 Layer 2 Audio
- MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio MP3 with ID3-Tags
- MPEG-2 Layer 2 Audio
- Windows Media Audio WMA with WMA-Tags
- Advanced Audio Coding AAC
The DVD audio format is not supported by the RSE control units.
However, if the DVD contains a video track, it is usually played.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.