15
ANTITHEFT SYSTEM
The Mercedes-Benz AM and FM
stereo radio with cassette player
and CD compatibility is fitted with a
built-in system designed to help
render it inoperative in case of
theft. If the radio or battery is dis-
connected, the radio will be
automatically disabled. To indicate
this state, the word
CODE
will
appear on the radio's display. To
render the radio operable again,
the correct four-digit code must be
entered into the radio via its
numbered station recall buttons. A
code is preassigned to each radio
and supplied to the owner on two
wallet--sized cards.
Recoding Sequence:
To recode a
radio, follow this procedure: 1.
Turn ignition key to lock position
one. 2. Turn on the radio. The
word CODE appears on the
display. 3. Enter
the first digit of
the radio's antitheft code as it
appears on the code card. The
word CODE will disappear and the
first number that you have entered
will be displayed. 4. Enter the rest of
the antitheft code. Each number will
be displayed when it is keyed in. 5.
When all four antitheft code numbers
have been correctly entered, radio
operation will resume. The station
stored at push-button 1 FM will play.
Incorrect Code:
If an incorrect
antitheft code digit is entered,
continue to enter numbers until four
are displayed. The word
CODE
will
appear again. The system allows
two more recoding attempts. After
the third incorrect attempt, the word
WAIT
is displayed. A period of 15
minutes must pass and the word
CODE
must again be displayed
before recoding can be successful.
The radio must be left on during this
period. This measure is meant to
prevent a thief from recoding the
radio by randomly entering numbers.
If the correct antitheft code has not
been entered after three separate
attempts-and therefore after two
15minute wait intervals - the radio
will lock for 24 hours to prevent
any further recoding attempts. The
radio must be left on during this
period in order for it to re-enter the
code mode.
CODE CARDS SHOULD NOT BE
STORED IN THE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT. During vehicle
service at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer, we recommend that
you leave one card with your
service advisor. Thus, if the battery
is disconnected, the service
advisor can recode the radio before
the car is returned to you.
If the car is equipped with a
Mercedes-Benz antitheft alarm
system, the alarm will sound
should the radio be removed from
the console while the alarm system
is armed. If you have difficulty
reprogramming the radio or if the
reprogramming function fails to
operate, please contact your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
