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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2017RIO EX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSKEYLESS ENTRY AND BURGLAR ALARMTRANSMITTERREPAIR PROCEDURESTRANSMITTER CODE REGISTRATION (USING GDS)
2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D Hatchback

Transmitter Code Registration (Using GDS)

2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION 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: Locating Data Link Connector
    G11849519Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Select the vehicle model and then do "CODE SAVING"
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Transmitter Code Saving
    G11849520Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After selecting "CODE SAVING" menu, button "ENTER" key, then the screen will be shown in illustration below.
    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Code Saving Method
    G11849521Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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: Scantool Display - Code Saving
G11849522Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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