1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of yourradio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radiofunctions whenever battery power is removed.If THEFTLOCK is active, the THEFTLOCK indicatorwill flash when the ignition is OFF.The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used orignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and theradio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK isactivated, your radio will not operate if stolen.When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will. displayLOC to indicate a locked condition anytime batterypower is removed. If your battery loses power for anyreason, you must unlock the radio with the secret codebefore it will operate.Activating the Theft-DeternFeatureThe instructions which follow explain how to enter yoursecret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It isrecommended that you read through all nine stepsbefore starting the procedure.NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapsebetween any steps, the radio automatically reverts totime and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.1. Write down any three or four-digit number from000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate fromthe vehicle.2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUNposition.3. Turn the radio off.4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them downuntil --- shows on the display. Next you will use thesecret code number which you have written down.5. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agreewith your code.7. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agreewith your code.8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that thecode matches the secret code you have written down.The display will show REP to let you know that youneed to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm yoursecret code.9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will showSEC to let you know that your radio is secure.