Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating

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-- Switch on the Radio -R-.

"SAFE" appears in the display for approximately 10 seconds, after that "1000" appears.

-- Enter the code using the buttons on the radio.

"OK" appears in the display after the four-digit radio code number has been entered.

-- Press the input button if the correct code was entered.

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

NOTE:

It is possible to enter the code again if it was entered incorrectly.

"SAFE" will appear in the display blinking at first, then "1000" appears.

The number of tries is shown in the display.

If anti-theft code is entered incorrectly twice, then the radio will lock up for one hour.

When "SAFE" appears in the displays and is not blinking, this means the lock is on.

Leave the radio and ignition on.

The procedure can be repeated after one hour.

This is the cycle: 2 attempts to enter the code, after this the radio is blocked for one hour.