Radio/Navigation System Anti-Theft Coding, Activating

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Volkswagen Radio and Navigation Units

Radio units / radio-navigation systems are shipped with a security code.

Security code means that every unit with anti-theft coding has been programmed with its own code.

This code is not active from the factory.

NOTE:

The security code can be requested from the central database with the diagnostic tester. Refer to RADIO CODE, SETTING .

If SAFE appears continuously in display after switching on the radio, the radio is locked! Radio must remain switched on one hour, then the lock is deactivated. Now it is possible to enter the code anew.

For "Radio unit RCD 200", activate fixed code as follows:

-- Switch on the radio.

"SAFE" will first appear and then after three seconds "1000" will appear.

Fig 1: Identifying Radio Station Button -1- And Second Button -2-

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-- Using the first button 1 -1- enter the first digit of the 4-digit code. With the second button 2 enter the second digit, etc.

-- Confirm the code by pressing one of the two buttons -2- for 2 seconds.

The radio is ready for use.

NOTE:

If the radio was removed or the vehicle batter was disconnected, it is not necessary to manually cancel the anti-theft coding because the code number was stored after the first time is was entered.

If the radio is installed in a different vehicle, then the code numbers will not match and it is necessary to manually enter the code again.

Activate security code as follows on "RCD 300 radio system" and "RCD 500 radio system" :

-- Turn on the radio/navigation system by pressing button -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Radio Anti-Theft Coding, Activating

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-- The display will indicate "SAFE".

-- After 3 seconds, "1000" will be indicated on the display.

-- Using multi-function buttons -A- enter code number attached to radio card.

Position of the code number to be set is displayed by a -X- on the display next to the four multi-function buttons.

-- Press the respective multi-function button in succession until correct digit appears in the center of the display -B-.

-- If input has ended properly, press multi-function button -D- next to the word ENTER.

Radio is ready for operation again and switches into the last operating state.

Activate fixed code for "Radio-Navigation system MFD 2" as follows:

Fig 3: Identifying Security Code Activated As Follows On "MFD 2 Radio Navigation System" And "MFD 2 DVD Radio Navigation System"

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-- Turn on the radio/navigation system by pressing button -1-.

You can find the security code on the unit card.

-- Enter the number code by turning the turn/push-button -2- in digit strip -3- by marking the digits in sequence and confirm the input after every digit by briefly pressing the button.

-- Confirm number code by marking "OK" in character list -3- using rotary/push knob -2- and confirm by briefly pressing knob.

If the security code was entered in the radio properly, after a short "Learning phase" the actual frequency will be displayed.

The LED at upper right of radio-navigation system must blink when ignition key is removed.

If the LED flashes, the radio/navigation system is ready for operation and the anti-theft coding is active.

Blaupunkt TravelPilot DX-R4/RN S4 Navigation and Radio Unit

Radios and radio/navigation systems are delivered with a security code. Fixed code means that every unit with anti-theft coding has been programmed with its own code. This fixed code must be activated after installation.

For unit Blaupunkt "TravelPilot DX-R4 / RN S4", activate fixed code as follows:

The security coding of the ready-to-use unit is only activated by entering the fixed code. Activate the security code as follows:

-- Turn on the radio/navigation system by pressing button -5-.

Fig 4: Identifying Radio/Navigation System Button -5-

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-- Coding is activated in set-up menu "SECURITY" -arrow- as follows:

Fig 5: Identifying "SECURITY" -Arrow- Selected

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Start in a "base" or "function menu".

Fig 6: Identifying "Base" Or "Function Menu"

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-- Press button MEN -3- "TWICE".

Unit switched to Set-up Menu.

If settings menu of an audio source or navigation menu is already active:

-- Press MEN button -3- "ONCE".

Unit switched to Set-up Menu.

In order to perform adjustments and activate menu points,

-- move selector bar using right rotary push-button -4-.

-- Select menu point "SECURITY" -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying "SECURITY" -Arrow- Selected

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-- In "SECURITY" set-up menu, highlight menu point "CODE" and press rotary push-button -4-.

Fig 8: Identifying Safety" Set-Up Menu, Menu Point "Code" And Push/Turn Button -4-

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-- Enter the number code by turning the right rotary push-button in digit indicator in display -arrow 1- by marking the digits in sequence and confirm the input after every digit by briefly pressing the rotary push-button.

Fig 9: Identifying Number Code Entered With Right Turn/Push Button In Number Display -Arrow 1-

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NOTE:

If a number has been entered accidentally, highlight the "back symbol ←" and press ESC button -2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Selected "Back Symbol ←" And Button -2-

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-- Perform the following:

-- When code has been entered completely, confirm it by highlighting "return symbol" -2- via rotary push-button and press rotary push-button.

Fig 11: Identifying Code Of "Return Symbol" -2-

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The correct code has been entered when the current state is displayed behind "CODE" after a short "adaptation phase".

Basic setting is "OFF", i.e. code is not activated.
Basic setting is "ON", i.e. code is activated.

On "Sound System" radio system for USA and Canada vehicles, activate fixed code as follows:

Fig 12: Identifying "Sound System" Radio System For USA And Canada Vehicles

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-- Switch on the radio.

The unit automatically displays "SAFE" and then "1000". It is not necessary to press any buttons.

-- Using the station preset buttons 1 through 4, enter the code number found on the radio card sticker. Button 1 adjusts the number in the first position, button 2 the second, etc.

-- Then press the arrow button that is located above the FAD button and hold it until the anti-theft coding is activated. This is indicated by a short signal tone.

If the code number has been entered correctly in the radio unit, a radio frequency appears in the display.

On "Premium Sound System" radio system for USA and Canada vehicles, activate fixed code as follows:

Fig 13: Identifying "Premium Sound System" Radio System For USA And Canada Vehicles

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-- Switch on the radio.

The unit automatically displays "SAFE" and then "1000". It is not necessary to press any buttons.

-- Using the station preset buttons 1 through 4, enter the code number found on the radio card sticker. Button 1 adjusts the number in the first position, button 2 the second, etc.

-- Then press the station button that is located under the "OK" indicator in the display (normally, that is the last station button) and hold it until the anti-theft coding is activated. This is indicated by a short signal tone.

If the code number has been entered correctly in the radio unit, a radio frequency appears in the display.