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Transmitter Code Registration (Using GDS)

  1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS.
    Fig 1: Locate Data Link Connector In Driver Side Crash Pad Lower Panel
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  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "CODE SAVING"
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Vehicle Model And Code Saving
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  3. After selecting "CODE SAVING" menu, button "ENTER" key, then the screen will be shown as shown below.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Code Saving Menu
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  4. After removing the ignition key from key cylinder, push "ENTER" key to proceed to the next mode for code saving. Follow steps 1 to 4 and then code saving is completed.
Fig 4: Screen Display - Code Saving (1 Of 9)
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Fig 5: Screen Display - Code Saving (2 Of 9)
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Fig 6: Screen Display - Code Saving (3 Of 9)
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Fig 7: Screen Display - Code Saving (4 Of 9)
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Fig 8: Screen Display - Code Saving (5 Of 9)
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Fig 9: Screen Display - Code Saving (6 Of 9)
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Fig 10: Screen Display - Code Saving (7 Of 9)
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Fig 11: Screen Display - Code Saving (8 Of 9)
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Fig 12: Screen Display - Code Saving (9 Of 9)
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