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Procedure For Input Of Anti-Theft Code For Anti-Theft System: Notes

The radio and CD player do not work under the following conditions:

If the radio and CD player does not work for these conditions, enter the security code as follows:

  1. Confirm the security code using any of the following methods.
    1. Use the security code indicated on the cards retained in the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Identifying Security Code
      G03468080Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    2. If the security code is unknown owing to the owner's loss of the card:
      1. Remove the radio and CD player referring to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
      2. Read the serial number stamped on the radio and CD player.
      3. Look up the security code (anti-theft code table) corresponding to the serial number.
        Fig 2: Identifying Serial Number
        G03468081Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    3. When the radio and CD player is replaced: Use the security code on the cards attached to the upper surface of the replacement radio and CD player.
      NOTE: Deliver the two cards to the owner.
  2. Connect the radio to the vehicle harness.
  3. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" or "ON" position.
    Fig 3: Identifying Card Location
    G03468082Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Press the "PWR" button, and "codE" will be displayed.
    Fig 4: Identifying Power And Memory Select Button
    G03468083Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Press number 1 through number 4 memory select button to set the four-digit security code shown on the card. Every time each digit key is pressed, the figure changes as follows: 0 to 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6 to 7 to 8 to 9 to 0.
  6. Press the "CD" button, and a beep will be heard. If entered correctly, the radio and will work.
  7. If the security code is not accepted, "Err" is displayed. In a few seconds, it will change to "code." Then repeat steps 5 and 6.
    NOTE:
    • The anti-theft system will allow three attempts maximum to input the correct code.
    • The second error is displayed as "2 Err." When the third error is made, "3 Err" is displayed and then the display changes to "oFF." If this should occur, the unit will not work any more.
    • To input the security code again, turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" or "ON" position and wait for one hour when "oFF" is displayed. After "oFF" disappears on the display, press the "PWR" button and "codE" will be displayed. The security code can be input again.
      Fig 5: Identifying Security Code
      G03468084Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.