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Enabling Theftlock (R)

The Theftlock(R) theft deterrent feature causes the radio to become inoperable if battery power is disconnected for more than 15 seconds when the unit is in the secured state. A code entry scheme is used to perform the following functions:
- Secure the radio.
- Unsecure the radio.
- Unlock the radio.

Use any number between 000-1999 as a security code.

Use the following sequence of operations in order to enable the theft deterrents:
1. keep the battery and ignition voltages applied
2. Ensure that the radio is off.
3. Press the radio preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT: There are only 15 seconds allowed between the following steps.

4. Enter any key code using the HR or HRS and MN or MIN buttons. The initial key press of either button causes the display to indicate 000.
5. Press and hold the button MIN or MN until the last 2 digits of the code appear. The digits will also increment one by one with every momentary depression.
6. Press the HRS or the HR button until the first digit or digits of the code appear. The digits will increment one by one with each momentary depression.
7. Press the AM/FM button. The display will show REP for 5 seconds. Repeat the steps necessary in order to re-enter the code for verification.
8. Press the radio preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT: There are only 15 seconds allowed between the following steps.

9. Enter any key code using the HR or HRS and MN or MIN buttons. The initial key press of either button causes the display to indicate 000.
10. Press and hold the button MIN or MN until the last 2 digits of the code appear. The digits will also increment one by one with every momentary depression.
11. Press the AM/FM button. If the display shows SEC, the verification was successful and the system is in the secure state.

If the display shows -- -, the verification steps were not successful. Start the entire sequence from the beginning.

The display will revert to TOD after 15 seconds.