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No. 2 Additional Key Programming Procedure (Using the M-MDS): Procedure

Fig 1: No. 2 Additional Key Chart
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Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 PERFORM ADDITIONAL KEY PROGRAMMING 
  • Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE )

  • Switch the ignition to ON using key 1.
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light starts flashing and DTC 15 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  • 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.
  • After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, switch the ignition off.
  • Remove key 1.
  • Are there other keys to be programmed?
Yes Change the key and repeat Step 1.
NOTE:
  • Additional key programming can be performed using the procedure in No.1 Additional Key Programming Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys).
No Go to the next step.
2 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 to off.
Go to the next step.
3 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 5 s or more  before starting the engine using the next key.
Procedure is completed