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Smart Key Code Registration (Using GDS)

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  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS.
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Lower Panel Of Driver Side
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then perform Smart Key Code Saving  "CODE SAVING".
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Transmitter Code Saving
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  3. After selecting "CODE SAVING" menu, press the "ENTER" button to display the following screen.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Code Saving (1 Of 10)
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  4. After pushing the SSB to "OFF", push "ENTER" key to proceed to the next mode for code saving. Follow steps 1 to 4 and then code saving is completed.
Fig 4: Screen Display - Code Saving (2 Of 10)
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Fig 5: Screen Display - Code Saving (3 Of 10)
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Fig 6: Screen Display - Code Saving (4 Of 10)
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Fig 7: Screen Display - Code Saving (5 Of 10)
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Fig 8: Screen Display - Code Saving (6 Of 10)
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Fig 9: Screen Display - Code Saving (7 Of 10)
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Fig 10: Screen Display - Code Saving (8 Of 10)
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Fig 11: Screen Display - Code Saving (9 Of 10)
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Fig 12: Screen Display - Code Saving (10 Of 10)
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