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Basic Diagnostic Procedure

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BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK VALET MODE SETTING. 
Check flashing condition of security indicator lamp.		 Does security indicator lamp flash 2 times per second? Go to step 2.  Go to step 3. 
2 RESET VALET MODE. 
  1. Keep pushing UNLOCK/DISARM button of the transmitter for 2 seconds or more with driver door opened.
  2. Check flashing condition of security indicator lamp.
 Has the security indicator lamp been turned off? Go to step 3.  Go to symptom 6. < Ref. to , SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Security System. >
3 CHECK SECURITY SYSTEM SET OPERATION. 
  1. Before starting this diagnosis, open all windows.
  2. Remove the key from ignition key cylinder, and then close all doors and rear gate.
  3. Press the LOCK/ARM button of transmitter.
 Can the security system be set? Go to step 4.  Go to symptom 1. < Ref. to , SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Security System. >
4 CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT AND HAZARD LIGHT BLINKING. 
Check the security indicator light and hazard light blinking.		 Do the security indicator light and hazard light blink? Go to step 5.  Go to symptom 2. < Ref. to , SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Security System. >
5 CHECK SECURITY ALARM OPERATION. 
  1. Unlock all doors using the door lock switch on front door.
  2. Open any door, rear gate or trunk lid.
 Does the security alarm operate when any door, rear gate or trunk lid is opened? Go to step 6.  Go to symptom 3. < Ref. to , SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Security System. >
6 CHECK SECURITY ALARM OPERATION. 
Check the security alarm operation.		 Does all security alarm (horn, hazard light and security indicator light) operate? And is the starter motor deactivated? Go to step 7.  Go to symptom 4. < Ref. to , SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Security System. >
7 CHECK SECURITY ALARM CANCEL OPERATION. 
Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button of transmitter.		 Do all security alarm (horn and hazard light) stop? And is the starter motor activated? Go to step 8.  Go to symptom 5. < Ref. to , SYMPTOM CHART , INSPECTION, Security System. >
8 CHECK BATTERY DISCONNECT PROTECTION. 
Make sure that the system operates properly if the battery cable is disconnected temporarily. < Ref. to , CHECK BATTERY DISCONNECT PROTECTION , INSPECTION, Security System. >		 Does the system operate properly if the battery cable is disconnected temporarily? Go to step 9.  Replace the security control module.
9 PERFORM IMPACT SENSITIVITY TEST. 
Perform the impact sensitivity test. < Ref. to , IMPACT SENSITIVITY TEST , INSPECTION, Security Control Module. >		 Is the impact sensitivity properly set? Press the UNLOCK/DISARM button of transmitter, and finish the diagnosis. Adjust the impact sensitivity.< Ref. to , IMPACT SENSITIVITY , ADJUSTMENT, Security Control Module. >
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