How do I reset my car stereo?

IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps.

If you encounter the following symptoms, please reset your car stereo.

• Before you operate your car stereo for the first time.
• After you replace the car battery.
• After you change the connections or wiring.
• If your car stereo malfunctions.

Before you start:

• Data loss: Performing a RESET procedure will erase the clock settings and some stored content.
• Some models don't have a designated reset button. Check your manual for which buttons you need to use to reset.

My device doesn't have a Reset Button

1. Depending on your car stereo, press
   • DSPL and (back) /MODE or 
   • DSLP and CALL button, or
   • SOURCE/OFF button for more than two seconds.
2. Turn on your car stereo.

NOTE: The buttons names or menu items may differ depending on the model. For details, refer to the product manuals. 

My device has a Reset Button

1. Remove the faceplate / front panel from your car stereo.
2. Press the RESET button on the front panel using a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
   
   Example: Reset button for CDX-GT370S/GT370

NOTES:

• These steps are for the in-dash car stereo receivers that have removable faceplates and may vary slightly depending on your specific model number.
• For car stereos that have Bluetooth wireless features, it is necessary to perform the Bluetooth Initialize procedure to completely reset it