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Smart Key Code Saving

  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS.
  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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    Fig 2: Screen Display - Selecting Smart Key Code Saving
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  3. After selecting "Smart key teaching" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be shown as below.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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  4. After inserting the teaching key, push "ENTER" key.
  5. Input the "Pin code" for first key teaching.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Input Pin 608195)
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    Fig 5: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Enter)
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  6. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 6: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (First Key Teaching)
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    Fig 7: Screen Display - Smart Key Teaching Completed
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  7. Input the "Pin code" for second key teaching.
    Fig 8: Screen Display - 2nd Key Teaching
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    Fig 9: Screen Display - Insert 2nd Key To Teach
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  8. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Screen Display - Smart Key Teaching Completed
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  9. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.