Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS Radios)
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If
the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not
operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned
off,
the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK@ is armed.
With THEFTLOCK@ activated, your radio will not operate
if
stolen.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most
AM
stations is greater than for
FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise
if
you ever get it.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but
FM
signals
will reach only about
10
to
40
miles
(1
6
to
65
km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
Care of Your Cassette
Tape
Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If
they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50
hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50
hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes,
but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to your tapes and player.
If
you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try
a
known good
cassette to see
if
the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If
this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
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