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Smart Key Code Saving

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, and then turn the power on GDS.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector (16 Pins)
    G11863206Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Select the vehicle model and then perform "Smart key code saving".
    Fig 2: Display - Smart Key Code Saving Screen
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  3. After selecting "Smart Key Code Saving" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be displayed as below.
    Fig 3: Selecting Smart Key Code Saving Menu Screen
    G11863208Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After saving the smart key code, press "OK" button.
    Fig 4: Display - Saving Smart Key Code Ok Button
    G11863209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Enter the "Pin code" for the first key teaching.
    Fig 5: Display - First Key Teaching Pin Code Screen
    G11863210Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Display - First Key Teaching Message Confirmation Screen
    G11863211Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 7: Display - SSB With Smart Key Ok Button Screen
    G11863212Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Confirm the message "First key teaching completed".
    Fig 8: Display - First Key Teaching Message Completion Screen
    G11863213Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Press the SSB with smart key within 5 sec after pressing "OK".
    Fig 9: Display - SSB With Smart Key Ok Button Screen
    G11863214Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Confirm the message "Second key teaching completed".
    Fig 10: Display - Second Key Teaching Message Completion Screen
    G11863215Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Then the screen will be displayed as below when smart key saving process is completed.
    Fig 11: Display - Smart Key Saving Process Screen
    G11863216Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.