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Unlocking System After Power Loss

UNLOCKING A LOCKED ("LOC') SYSTEM USING A KNOWN CODE
1. Press SEEK DOWN, SEEK UP, TUNE DOWN, or TUNE UP The radio display should show "0000".
2. Press SEEK DOWN to set the first digit.
3. Press SEEK UP to set the second digit.
4. Press TUNE DOWN to set the third digit.
5. Press TUNE UP to set the fourth digit.
6. Press AM/FM to store the code.
7. If the code was entered correctly, the radio will display "SEC" (SECURE). The theft deterrent system for the radio is now active and normal operation may be resumed. If the code was entered incorrectly, the radio will display "Err" for five seconds and then "LOC" (LOCKED) will be displayed again. If "LOC" is displayed, repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. If the correct code is not entered in eight attempts, follow the next steps:
a. Turn ignition to "ACC" position.
b. Turn radio power switch Off.
c. Wait one hour before repeating steps 1 through 7. If attempts to unlock the system are made before the one hour period is up, the radio will display "INOP" (INOPERATIVE). Continue to wait. If the ignition is not in the "ACC" position, power will not reach the radio and it will never reset internally to allow itself to be unlocked.
d. After one hour, repeat steps 1 through 7.