Electronic anti-theft system (Sound System), activating
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The electronic anti-theft prevention system is not pre-activated on new radio units.
Anti-theft system is not activated until the proper code number is entered.
NOTE:
- The code number for the anti-theft system is listed along with the radio serial number on the radio card.
- If a radio is replaced, the code number from the replacement radio must be used.
- Customer must be informed of new code number if it has been changed.
Refer to User Manual
- During activation, do not attach scan tool or leave scan tool attached.
WARNING:
For security reasons the radio card should never be left in the vehicle.
- Switch ignition on.
- Switch radio on.
Radio displays "SAFE" and then "1000." No button inputs are required.
- Using preset station buttons -1- through -4-, enter code number attached to radio card. Press preset button -1- to enter first digit in code number, preset button -2- for second digit and so on.
- Once entire code is entered, push (left or right) rocker button toward right and hold until anti - theft coding is activated. A short "beep" denotes activation.
If code number has been entered into the radio correctly, the diode on front of the radio must blink when the key is removed from the ignition. If the diode blinks, the radio is operational and the anti-theft coding is activated.
- Code radio functions accordingly. Refer to CONTROL MODULE (RADIO) VERSION, CODING (FUNCTION 07) .
- Check functionality.