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Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature

Use the following procedure in order to disable the theft-deterrent feature.

Important: Do not allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps.

1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC displays.
4. Press MN and 000 will display.
5. Press MN again in order to make the last 2 digits agree with the code.
6. Press HR in order to make the first 1 or 2 digits agree with the code.
7. Press AM-FM after you confirm that the code matches the secret code.

The display still shows - indicating that the radio is no longer secure. If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered.