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Smart Key Code Saving

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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: Locating Data Link Connector
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 3: Screen Display - 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 displayed as shown below.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Smart Key Teaching Menu
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  4. After having the teaching smart key, push "ENTER" key.
  5. Input the "Pin Code" for first key teaching.

    Information 

    Neutralization mode is not required.

    Fig 5: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 6: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (2 Of 2)
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  6. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 7: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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  7. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 8: Screen Display - Message First Key Teaching Completed
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  8. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 9: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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  9. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Screen Display - Message Second Key Teaching Completed
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  10. Then the screen will be displayed as shown below when key teaching process is completed.

    Information 

    Repeat the procedure for Card Key.

    Fig 11: Screen Display - Smart Key Teaching Completed
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