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Antenna Status Check

  1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  2. Select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Antenna Status Check
    G07369101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After IG ON, select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 2: Screen Display - IG ON Antenna Status Check
    G07369102Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the smart key near the related antenna and operate it with a GDS.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Interior Antenna 1
    G07369103Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Interior Antenna 2
    G07369104Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. If the smart key runs normal, the related antenna, smart key (transmission, reception) and exterior receiver are normal.
  6. Antenna status
    1. INTERIOR Antenna 1
    2. INTERIOR Antenna 2
    3. Trunk antenna
    4. BUMPER/Trunk Antenna
    5. DRV_DR Antenna
    6. AST_DR Antenna