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Smart Key Code Saving

  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, and then turn the power on GDS.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then perform "Smart key code saving" below.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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  3. After selecting "Smart Key Code Saving" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be shown as below.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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  4. After saving the smart key code, press "OK" button.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (OK)
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  5. Enter the "Pin code" for the first key teaching.
    Fig 5: Screen Display - Pin Code For First Key Teaching (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 6: Screen Display - Pin Code For First Key Teaching (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 - Smart Key Code Saving
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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 - Smart Key Code Saving
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  10. Then the screen will be shown as below when smart key saving process is completed.
    Fig 11: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving
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