Deactivating anti-theft lock-out

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Deactivating the radio is only possible by entering the correct code number for the electronic anti-theft system.

NOTE:

The code number for anti-theft system is listed along with the radio serial number on the radio card.
Refer to Owners Manual
In order to deactivate radio lock-out, you must switch ignition on, or else the radio will not be able to read the instrument panel number.
This process requires about 5 seconds. During this time, do not attach the scan tool or leave the scan tool attached.

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.