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Smart Key Code Saving

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  1. Connect the VCI II to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "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.
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  4. After having the teaching smart key, push "ENTER" key.
  5. Input the "Pin code" for first key teaching.
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  6. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
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  7. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 seconds after pressing "OK".
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  8. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
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  9. Then the screen will be shown as below when key teaching process is completed.
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