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Smart Key Status Check

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  1. Connect the cable of KDS to the Data Link Connector in Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel.
  2. After IG ON, select the "SMK STATUS INFO".
Fig 1: Scantool Display - SMK Status Information (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Scantool Display - SMK Status Information (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Scantool Display - SMK Status Information (3 Of 3)
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