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Activating Theft Deterrent

To arm the theft deterrent feature, perform the following:
1. Turn the ignition On. Radio Off.
2. Press and hold preset buttons 5 and 6, at the same time, for five seconds. The radio display will show "- - - -"
3. Have the customer select a four digit code. (Suggest a number that is familiar to them.)




4. Enter the four digit code by using the and rocker buttons. The numbers will start at 0000 and will increase on the display each time the corresponding side of the rocker button is pushed.
4.1 Press the down arrow side of rocker button to change left digit.
4.2 Press the up arrow side of rocker button to change second to left digit.
4.3 Press the down arrow side of rocker button to change third to left digit.
4.4 Press the up arrow side of rocker button to change last digit.
5. Push the AM/FM button. The display will show "REP" (repeat), requesting the four digit code be entered again to verify correct entry.
6. Again, enter the same four digit code by using the and rocker buttons.
6.1 Press the down arrow side of rocker button to change left digit.
6.2 Press the up arrow side of rocker button to change second to left digit.
6.3 Press the down arrow side of rocker button to change third to left digit.
6.4 Press the up arrow side of rocker button to change last digit.
7. Push the AM/FM button to store the code.
8. The display will show "SEC" indicating the radio is armed and the radio will return to normal operation.

If the radio displays "Err1", "Err2", or "LOCK", then the radio is already in the secure state and is armed with a different code other than the code that was entered. Proceed to the appropriate part of this Theft Deterrent section to deactivate the system if deactivation is desired.