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Smart Key Code Saving

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  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 GDS Data Link Connector
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".
    Fig 2: Display - Smart Key Selection Screen
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    Fig 3: 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 4: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Screen
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  4. After having the teaching smart key, push "ENTER" key.
  5. Input the "Pin code" for first key teaching.
    Fig 5: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Screen (With Input Pin Code)
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    Fig 6: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Confirmation Message
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  6. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 7: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Test Confirmation Message
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  7. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 8: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Test Completed Message (For 1st Key Teaching)
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  8. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 9: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Test Completed Message (For 1st Key Teaching)
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  9. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Display - Smart Key Code Saving 2nd Key Teaching Confirmation Message
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  10. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.
    Fig 11: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Test Confirmation Message
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