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Neutralization Status Check

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Connect the cable of KDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
After IG ON, select the "Neutralization mode".

Fig 1: Screen Display - Vehicle S/W Management

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Fig 2: Screen Display - Neutralization Mode

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Fig 3: Screen Display - Neutralization Mode Caution

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Fig 4: Screen Display - ECM Neutralization

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Fig 5: Screen Display - ECM Neutralization PIN code

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Fig 6: Screen Display - ECM Neutralization Completed

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Fig 7: Screen Display - ESCL Neutralization

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Fig 8: Screen Display - ESCL Neutralization PIN code

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Fig 9: Screen Display - ESCL Neutralization Completed

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Fig 10: Screen Display - SMK Neutralization

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Fig 11: Screen Display - SMK Neutralization PIN code

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Fig 12: Screen Display - SMK Neutralization Completed

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