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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: Data Link Connector Location
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".
    Fig 2: GDS Display Screen - Smart Key Code Saving (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 3: GDS Display Screen - Smart Key Code Saving (2 Of 2)
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  3. After selecting "Smart key teaching" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be shown as below.
    Fig 4: Smart Key Code Saving GDS 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: Smart Key Code Saving GDS Screen Pin Code Input (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 6: Smart Key Code Saving GDS Screen Pin Code Input (2 Of 2)
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  6. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 7: Smart Key Code Saving GDS Screen
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  7. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 8: GDS Display Screen - Smart Key Code Saving
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  8. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 9: Smart Key Code Saving GDS Screen
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  9. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: GDS Display Screen - Smart Key Code Saving
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  10. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.
    Fig 11: Smart Key Code Saving GDS Screen
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