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Unlocking System After Power Loss

If electrical power is disrupted to the audio system for any reason while the theft-deterrent feature is in the SEC mode (activated), the unit will not operate and LOC (locked) will appear on the display when the ignition is turned to ACC or ON. To unlock the unit:
1. Press the and/or button(s) and 0000 will appear on the display.
2. Press the 3. Press the SEEK> button and hold until the second digit of the code appears.
4. Press the 5. Press the TUNE> button and hold until the fourth digit of the code appears.
6. Press the AM-FM button after checking that the code displayed matches the code for the system. This time SEC should appear on the display. The radio will remain in the secured mode. If an incorrect code is entered, Err will appear in the display and steps 1 through 6 must be repeated.

To remove the customer code and deactivate the security feature, press and hold the 1 and 4 buttons together until SEC appears on the display. The security code must now be re-entered; repeat Steps 1 through 6. If an incorrect code is entered, Err will appear in the display and steps 1 through 6 must be repeated.