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Smart Key Code Saving

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  1. Connect the DLC cable of KDS/GDS to the Data Link Connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power ON KDS/GDS.
    Fig 1: Data Link Connector In Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart Key Code Saving".
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - ID Register
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    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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  3. After selecting "Smart Key Teaching" menu, push "Enter" Key, then the screen will be displayed below.
    Fig 4: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Pin Code)
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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: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Press OK Button)
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  6. Fig 6: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (1st Key Teaching)
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    Fig 7: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (1st Key Teaching Completed)
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  7. Confirm the message "First Key Teaching Completed".
    Fig 8: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (2nd Key Continue)
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  8. Confirm the message "Second Key Teaching Completed".
    Fig 9: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Message)
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  9. Then the screen will be displayed as above when key teaching process is completed.
    Fig 10: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Second Key Teaching Completed)
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    Fig 11: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Second Key Teaching Completed)
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  10. Then the screen will be displayed below when key teaching process is completed.
    Fig 12: Scantool Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Second Key Teaching Completed)
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