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Antenna Status Check

  1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
  2. Select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Antenna Status Check
    G12176897Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After IG ON, select the "Antenna Status Check".
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Antenna Status Check
    G12176898Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Set the smart key near the corresponding antenna and operate it using GDS.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Interior Antenna (1 Of 2)
    G12176899Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Interior Antenna (2 Of 2)
    G12176900Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. If the smart key operates normally, it means that the corresponding antenna, smart key (transmission & reception) and exterior receiver are also normal.
  6. Antenna status
    • INTERIOR Antenna 1
    • INTERIOR Antenna 2
    • INTERIOR Antenna 3
    • BUMPER/Trunk Antenna
    • DRV_DR Antenna
    • AST_DR Antenna