Audio system anti-theft featureAudio system anti-theft feature  - For pleasant driving - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

To prevent theft of the audio system, the control panel can be removed. Always

To prevent theft of the audio system, the control panel can be removed. Always remove the control panel when you leave the vehicle.

Removing the control panel

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Then slide the release button (A) to the left and remove the control panel from the audio system. (When sliding the release button, place one hand on the control panel to prevent it from falling out.) The lamp (B) will start flashing.

Insert the control panel into the latches at the right-hand side of the cutout

Insert the control panel into the latches at the right-hand side of the cutout on the audio system. Then, press the left-hand side of the control panel into the cutout until it locks in position. The lamp (B) will stop flashing. Next, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

NOTE

(1) Do not leave the control panel in any place where it may become hot (for example, the dashboard) or in any place where it may become wet.
(2) If you lose the control panel, contact an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

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