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Deactivating electronic anti-theft system > < Electronic anti-theft system
Functional notes
Functional notes
All radio units are equipped with an electronic anti-theft system.
The electronic anti-theft system is activated and blocks the radio unit as soon as:
t  The voltage supply (terminal 30) drops below a predetermined voltage.
t  The radio part fuse is blown.
t  The radio unit is disconnected from voltage supply (terminal 30) (e.g. when removing radio unit).
and naturally,
t  When performing work on vehicle and vehicle battery (terminal 30) has been disconnected.
A radio unit which has been blocked by the electronic anti-theft system, is shown when “SAFE” appears in the display when switching the unit on.
Deactivate the electronic anti-theft system to remove the unit lock → Chapter.
   

Deactivating electronic anti-theft system > < Electronic anti-theft system