Electronic Anti-Theft Protection

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The Radio -R- is equipped with anti-theft coding, which operates in conjunction with the instrument cluster.

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

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to get the anti-theft code. The radio card and the label on the Radio -R- that were used in the past are no longer used.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester must be connected "online" to determine the anti-theft code. The user must have the proper authorization to access the anti-theft code.

Reactivating a locked Radio -R- is only possible by entering the correct anti-theft code for anti-theft coding.

Using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to get the anti-theft code:

-- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Connect.

-- Select Guided Fault Finding .

-- Use the GO TO button to select the "function/component selection" and the following menu options one after the other:

Body
Electrical Equipment
01-OBD-capable system
Sound System
Sound System functions
Radio code inquiry

Authorization will be requested from the system: Then the operating data, the VIN and the Radio -R- serial number will be automatically read out.

NOTE: The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester may not be able read the Radio -R- device number when a new Radio -R- is installed. In this case enter the unit number manually. The device number can be found on a sticker on the Radio -R- and is also stamped on the side of the device.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester will display the anti-theft code.

The anti-theft code must be entered manually into the Radio -R-.

Electronic Anti-Theft Protection, Deactivating:

-- Switch on the Radio -R-.

An entry mask appears.

-- Enter the correct anti-theft code using the keyboard on the input mask.

-- Press the input screen to confirm in the entry.

The Radio -R- is enabled and ready to be used.

Use the correction screen to erase an incorrect code.

If an incorrect anti-theft code is entered, the code can be entered a second time. If anti-theft code is entered incorrectly twice, then the Radio -R- will lock up for one hour. Leave the Radio -R- and ignition on. The procedure can be repeated after one hour.

NOTE: The anti-theft code can be attempted two times. After that, the Radio -R- locks up for one hour.