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Smart Key Code Saving

  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS.
    Fig 1: Locating Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".
    Fig 2: Display - 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: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Screen
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  4. After inserting the teaching key, push "ENTER" key.
  5. Input the "Pin code" for first key teaching.
    Fig 4: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Screen (With PIN)
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    Fig 5: Display - Confirmation Message For Smart Key Code Saving
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  6. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 6: Display - Confirmation Message To Continue 1st Key Teaching
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    Fig 7: Display - Smart Key 1 Teaching Completed
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  7. Input the "Pin code" for second key teaching.
    Fig 8: Display - Confirmation Message To Continue 2nd Key Teaching
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    Fig 9: Display - Message To Insert 2nd Key To Teach And Press OK Button
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  8. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Display - Smart Key 2 Teaching Completed
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  9. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.