Variant Coding Procedure

2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Variant Coding Procedure

■ On-Line Type on GDS 

  1. With the ignition "OFF", connect GDS.
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and airbag system.
  3. Select Variant Coding mode.
  4. Follow steps on the screen as shown in illustration below.
    1. Initial ACU Variant Coding screen
      Fig 1: Screen Display - Initial ACU Variant Coding
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    2. VIN Code entering screen
      Fig 2: Screen Display - VIN Code Entering
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    3. Variant coding's proceeding screen-1
      Fig 3: Screen Display - Variant Coding Proceeding 1
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    4. Variant coding's proceeding screen-2
      Fig 4: Screen Display - Variant Coding Proceeding 2
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    5. Variant coding is completed
      Fig 5: Screen Display - Variant Coding Completed
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