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Smart Key Code Saving

  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector 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
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  3. After selecting "Smart key teaching" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be shown as below.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Smart Key Teaching
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  4. After pushing the SSB with the teaching key, press "OK" button.
  5. Input the "Pin code" for first key teaching.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Input Pin Code For First Key Teaching (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 5: Screen Display - Input Pin Code For First Key Teaching (2 Of 2)
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  6. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 6: Screen Display - First Key Teaching Completed (1 Of 4)
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    Fig 7: Screen Display - First Key Teaching Completed (2 Of 4)
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    Fig 8: Screen Display - First Key Teaching Completed (3 Of 4)
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    Fig 9: Screen Display - First Key Teaching Completed (4 Of 4)
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  7. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Screen Display - Second Key Teaching Completed
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  8. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.