Re-entering the code
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2001
- Section
- Radio equipment › Re-entering the code
Re-entering the code
Proceed as follows:
- Switch on the radio by pressing the "ON" button (23), the word "SAFE" should appear for around 3 seconds on the display;
- key in the code number following the procedure used for entering the code initially;
- confirm the code number by keeping the "TP" button (10) pressed until the word "SAFE" appears on the display;
- after about 3 seconds the radio is operational and the code is activated.
If an incorrect code has been introduced, the radio remains locked and the word "SAFE" appears permanently on the displayer.
As a further deterrent against theft, the system prevents repeated attempts at entering the code with increasing longer intervals between one attempt and the next.
During these intervals the radio will not work until the word "SAFE" disappears from the display and the number of attempts appears in its place. The table at the side indicates the intervals between the individual attempts.
Eliminating anti-theft protection
It is possible to eliminate the anti-theft protection by de-activating the radio code:
- switch on the radio by pressing the "ON" button (23);
- Keep the "TP" button (10) pressed until the word "SAFE" appears on the display for around 3 seconds;
- key in the code number working as described previously (see previous page);
- confirm the code number by keeping the "TP" button (10) pressed) until the word "CODE" appears on the display;
- after around 3 seconds the radio is operational and the code is de-activated.
If an incorrect code is entered, the word "SAFE" will appear on the display". If this is the case, try again observing the intervals between the individual attempts.
Checking the activation state of the code
To check whether the radio code is activated, proceed as follows:
- switch on the radio by pressing the "ON" button" (23);
- press button "TP" (10) until something appears on the display;
- if the word "SAFE" appears, the code is activated, if, on the other hand, the word "CODE" appears then the code is not activated; by switching the radio off and then on again, the word "SAFE" or "CODE" will disappear.
| Number of attempts (on the display) | Waiting time (approx) |
|---|---|
| - | 21 secs |
| 1 | 1.5 mins |
| 2 | 5.5 mins |
| 3 | 22 mins |
| 4 | 1.5 hours |
| 5 | 6 hours |
| 6 | 24 hours |
| 7 | 24 hours |
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