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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL +REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSMART KEY SYSTEMSMART KEYREPAIR PROCEDURESSMART KEYSMART KEY CODE SAVING

2015 Kia Soul +

Smart Key Code Saving

2015 Kia Soul +SECTION Smart Key Code Saving

Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS.

Fig 1: [Locating Data Link Connector]
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Select the vehicle model and then do "Smart key code saving".

Fig 2: Selecting Smart Key Code Saving
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After selecting "Smart key teaching" menu, push "Enter" key, then the screen will be shown as below.

Fig 3: Display Smart Key Code Saving
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After pushing the SSB with the teaching key, press "OK" button.
Input the "Pin code" for first key teaching.

Fig 4: Display Smart Key Pin Code Entering Screen
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.