Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Radio, activating anti-theft coding by entering fixed code number
The radio is delivered with a fixed code. "Fixed" code means that every radio with anti-theft coding is programmed with its own code. This fixed code is still not active upon delivery from the factory.
The radio is ready to play and the anti-theft coding for the radio is only activated after the fixed code is entered.
The anti-theft coding is activated as follows:
- Switch radio on.
- Press TP and RDS buttons simultaneously until "1000" appears in digital display.
- Release buttons.
- Press station buttons 1-4 to enter fixed code number from radio card sticker.
In this process, button -1- is used to enter the first digit of the code number, button -2- for the second digit, etc.
- Press TP and RDS buttons simultaneously again until "SAFE" appears in frequency display.
- Release buttons.
Shortly thereafter, a frequency is displayed automatically.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.