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Smart Key Code Saving

  1. Connect the DLC cable of KDS to the Data Link Connector in Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel, turn the power ON KDS.
    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. Fig 3: Screen Display - Smart Key Teaching
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  4. After selecting "Smart Key Teaching" menu, push "Enter" Key, then the screen will be displayed below.
  5. Fig 4: Screen Display - Input Pin Code For First Key Teaching (1 Of 2)
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  6. After having the Teaching Smart Key, push "ENTER" Key.
  7. Input the "Pin Code" for first key teaching.
    Fig 5: Screen Display - Input Pin Code For First Key Teaching (2 Of 2)
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  8. 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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  9. Confirm the message "First Key Teaching Completed".
    Fig 8: Screen Display - First Key Teaching Completed (3 Of 4)
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  10. Press the SSB with Smart Key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 9: Screen Display - First Key Teaching Completed (4 Of 4)
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  11. Confirm the message "Second Key Teaching Completed".
    Fig 10: Screen Display - Second Key Teaching Completed
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    Fig 11: Screen Display - Second Key Teaching Completed
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  12. Then the screen will be displayed below when Key Teaching process is completed.
    Fig 12: Screen Display - Second Key Teaching Completed
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