1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 246

When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display 6 . Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with yourcode. LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power 7. Press HR to make thefirst one or two digits agree for any reason, you must unlock the radio withthe secret with your code. code before it will operate. 8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you The instructions whichfollow explain howto enter your need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is secret code. recommended that you readthrough all nine steps before starting the procedure. 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure. The NOTE: If you allow more than15 seconds to elapse indicator by the volume control will begin flashing between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to when the ignition is turned off. time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secretcode as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the 3. Press MN again to make the lasttwo digits agree secret code number which you have written down. with your code. 5. Press MN and000 will appear on the display. 4. Press HR to make thefirst one or two digits agree with your code. 3-27