Audio System Security; Security Code; Lost Security Code; Entering A Security Code - Ford Ranger Owner's Handbook Manual

SECURITY CODE

To deter theft of your vehicle's audio unit,
it has an integrated anti theft system. The
system is designed to accept a code
number that makes the unit inoperable if
it is stolen. This system will be activated if
the power source is ever disconnected
from or in any way interrupted to the
audio unit. When the system is activated,
the audio system will not operate when
reconnected to a power supply, and
'CODE' will flash on the display until the
correct code number is input. If the anti
theft system is activated, reset the unit.
CAUTION
Read and understand all code setting
procedures before attempting to
input your personal code number.
The personal code number is only shown
on the audio unit display while it is being
set. Once it is input and stored by the unit,
it is never again displayed. For that reason,
be very careful to immediately record your
personal code number, and never let an
unauthorised person set a code.
Note: Although the audio unit is operable
without the code number being set, we
recommend that you set your personal
code number.

LOST SECURITY CODE

If you lose the Keycode, contact your
dealer and supply details of your audio
unit along with some proof of identity.
Your Dealer will then obtain the correct
code from Ford Motor Company.

Audio system security

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ENTERING A SECURITY
CODE
Setting procedure
1. Begin with the audio unit off and the
ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Press the AUTO-M button and the
channel preset button 6
simultaneously for about 2 seconds
until 'CODE' is displayed.
3. Again press the AUTO-M button and
the channel preset button 6
simultaneously while 'CODE' is
displayed (within 10 seconds). The
display bars '----' will appear.
4. While the bars are displayed, input
your personal code number by
pressing channel preset buttons 1, 2,
3, and 4. Press 1 for the first digit, 2 for
the second, 3 for the third, and 4 for
the last digit. For example, if your
number is 4213, press 1 five times, 2
three times, 3 twice, and 4 four times.
If the display goes off while inputting,
begin from Step 1.
5. While the code number is displayed,
press the AUTO-M button and the
channel preset button 6
simultaneously for about 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and 'CODE' will
begin to flash. After about 5 seconds,
'CODE' will disappear. This indicates
the system is set.
Note: We recommend that your code
number be associated with something
easy to remember. You should also file a
copy of the code numbers with your
vehicle documents.