Serial Communication Status Check

1. Connect the cable of GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel.
2. Select the "Serial Communication Line Check".
   Fig 1: Screen Display - Serial Communication Line Check

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3. After IGN ON, select the "Receiver Communication Line Check".
   Fig 2: Screen Display - Receiver Communication Line Check

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4. Check the serial communication line with a GDS.
5. If the smart key operates normally, it means that the communication of smart key unit and exterior receiver are also normal.
6. In case of abnormal operation of smart key, check the following items:
   • Disconnected or not responding exterior receiver communication line
   • The exterior receiver communication line disconnection and ground connection.

Interior Antenna Actuation Check 

1. Set the smart key in the following shaded area and check that the IG is ON.
   Fig 3: Positioning Smart Key

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2. If the ignition is ON, the antenna runs normally.
3. Check the interior antenna ignition mode.
4. Set the smart key in the following shaded area and actuate the antenna. Check that the LED of smart key is blinking.
   Fig 4: Checking LED Of Smart Key

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5. If the LED of smart key is not blinking, check that the antenna is in the shaded area.

Fig 5: Antenna

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