VIN Programming Procedure

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a number that has the vehicle's information (Maker, Vehicle Type, Vehicle Line/Series, Body Type, Engine Type, Transmission Type, Model Year, Plant Location and so forth. For more information, please refer to the group "

CAUTION: The programmed VIN cannot be changed. When writing the VIN, confirm the VIN carefully.

Select "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
Select "Write VIN" in "ID Resister".

Fig 1: Display - Write VIN Screen
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Enter the VIN.
WARNING: Before entering the VIN, double-check the VIN as it cannot be changed once programmed.

Fig 2: Display - Write VIN Screen
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Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.