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Transmitter Code Registration (Using GDS)

  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the GDS ON.
  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "CODE SAVING"
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Selecting Transmitter Code Saving
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  3. After selecting "CODE SAVING" menu, button "ENTER" key, then the screen will be shown as below.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Code Saving Method
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  4. After removing the ignition key from key cylinder, push "ENTER" key to proceed to the next mode for code saving. Follow steps  1 to 4 and then code saving is completed.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Press Lock Button
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    Fig 4: Screen Display - Code Saving Method
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    Fig 5: Screen Display - Press Lock (No. Of Registered Transmitter 1)
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    Fig 6: Screen Display - Code Saving Method
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    Fig 7: Screen Display - Press Lock (No. Of Registered Transmitter 2)
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    Fig 8: Screen Display - Code Saving Method
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    Fig 9: Screen Display - Press Lock (No. Of Registered Transmitter 3)
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    Fig 10: Screen Display - Code Saving Method
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    Fig 11: Screen Display - Press Lock (No. Of Registered Transmitter 4)
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