Electronic Anti-Theft Protection

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The Radio -R- is equipped with an electronic anti-theft protection, which operates in conjunction with the instrument cluster. The radio code is stored internally inside the Radio -R- and inside the instrument cluster.

After disconnecting the power supply to the Radio -R-, it is ready for use and the radio code does not need to be entered again. The requirement is that the electronic anti-theft system must be activated for the first time and that the Radio -R- is reconnected in the same vehicle.

After first activation of electronic anti-theft system, an internal radio code is stored in Radio -R- and in instrument cluster. If the Radio -R- voltage is now cut off for repair work, a data exchange is then performed between the Radio -R- and instrument cluster after reconnecting the voltage supply.

During this, the internal radio code of the Radio -R- is compared to the one in the instrument cluster. If the radio code is identical, the instrument cluster recognizes that the Radio -R- connected belongs to that vehicle and the Radio -R- can be used immediately. The radio code does not need to be entered again.

If the Radio -R- is replaced, the radio code must be entered.

Electronic Anti-Theft Protection, Deactivating:

Reactivating a locked Radio -R- is only possible by entering correct the radio code number for the electronic anti-theft protection.

-- Get the radio code.

-- Switch on the Radio -R-.

The Radio -R- automatically displays "SAFE" and then "1000".

Position of radio code number to be set is indicated in display near four buttons with "X".

-- Enter the radio code in the correct sequence using the four function buttons displayed. Keep pushing the function button until the correct number appears in the center of the display.

-- Press the button next to the word "ENTER". Unit is ready for operation again and switches to last operating state.

It is possible to enter the radio code again if it was entered incorrectly. If radio code is entered incorrectly twice, then the Radio -R- will lock up for one hour. Leave the Radio -R- on and the key in the ignition lock. The process can be repeated again after an hour.

NOTE: Always after two attempts, the Radio -R- will lock up for one hour.