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Anti-Theft Feature

The navigation system and audio system have a coded theft protection circuit. Make sure you have the anti-theft code before:

After service, reconnect power to the audio-navigation unit, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Turn the audio power on, enter the 5-digit anti-theft code using the audio preset buttons.

If the code card is lost or unavailable, you can get the code from the iN using the navigation system serial number. The system serial number can easily be obtained without removing the audio-navigation unit. To get the serial number and the code, do this:

The iN may display more than one code for a given serial number. This is because serial numbers are not unique. You may have to try more than one 5-digit code. If no code is shown, or if the code(s) given do not work in the audio-navigation unit, contact the Automobile Warranty department.

Alternatively, you can find the serial number on the underside label which is located on the audio-navigation unit in the dash.

When replacing the audio-navigation unit, be sure to give the client the new anti-theft code.