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No.1 Additional Key Programming Procedure (Using the M-MDS): Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Valid Keys
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Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 VERIFY THAT KEY 1 ARE VALID 
  • Start the engine using key 1.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not place the advanced key in the vehicle when starting the engine with key 1.
  • Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  • Switch the ignition off.
Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM ADDITIONAL KEY PROGRAMMING 
  • Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE )

  • Insert key 1 into the key slot and depress the clutch.
    NOTE:
    • The keyless indicator light (green) illuminates for approx. 5 s, then turns off.
  • After verifying that the keyless indicator light (green) has illuminated, release the clutch within approx. 5 s and switch the ignition from off→ACC→ON.
  • Pull out key 1 from the key slot and insert key 2 into the slot.
    NOTE:
    • When key 1 is pulled out of the key slot, the advanced key system warning alarm sounds and the keyless indicator light (red) begins flashing, however continue with the procedure.
  • After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC):
      • Select the "Body"
      • Select the "Security"
      • Select the "PATS Functions"
  • Then, select an item from the screen menu.

    item 

    • Program Additional Ignition Key
  • Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    NOTE:
    • After executing the above menu, "This operation is successful" is displayed. This indicates that the programming of the key that currently has the ignition switched on is completed.
    • If an additional key is to be programmed, continue to perform the procedure according to the directions on the M-MDS screen. To finish the key programming, go to the next step.
Yes Change the key and repeat Step 2.
No Go to the next step.
3 CLOSE THE M-MDS 
  • After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  • Switch the ignition off
Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY THAT ANY KEY IS PROGRAMMED 
Verify that the engine can be started with the programmed key.
NOTE:
  • When verifying that the engine starts, wait at least approx. 5 s or more  before starting the engine using the next key.
Procedure is completed