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Smart Key Code Saving

  1. Connect the DLC cable of KDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, and turn on the KDS.
    Fig 1: Data Link Connector (DLC - 16 Pins)
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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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    Fig 3: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving - Press OK
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  3. After selecting "Smart key teaching" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be shown as below.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Condition)
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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: Screen Display - Enter Pin Code
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    Fig 6: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Press OK Button)
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    Fig 7: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Confirmation)
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  6. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 8: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (First Key Teaching Completed)
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  7. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 seconds after pressing "OK".
    Fig 9: Screen Display - Press SSB With Smart Key (Press OK Button)
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  8. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Second Key Teaching Completed)
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    Fig 11: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (3rd Key Teaching Completed)
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  9. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.
    Fig 12: Screen Display - Smart Key Code Saving (Teaching Completed)
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