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Additional Key Registration

Registering and additional key is done by using the scan tool. A maximum of 5 key codes and 3 sub key codes can be registered. Registration mode will end if any step is not completed within the specified time.

IMPORTANT: When only the ignition key cylinder has been replaced, you can lock or unlock doors by wireless operation using the new key with built in transmitter but not by inserting it in the door key cylinder. Therefore, keep the original key for door lock or unlock operation in order to avoid malfunctions caused by a dead transmitter battery in the new key.

When the ignition cylinder or the key cylinder set is replaced, remove the transmitter module from the original master key. Then install this transmitter module to a new key and use it as a master key. If necessary, use this master key to register other keys. Proceed with additional key registration as follows:

IMPORTANT: The security indicator is blinking until the first key is inserted into key cylinder.
  1. Insert the already registered master key in the ignition cylinder and turn the ignition switch ON. The security indicator will turn OFF.
  2. Install the scan tool and select the following data path:
    • Select IMMOBILIZER,
    • Select ID UTILITY,
    • Select IMMOB CODE REG

      After completing the above operation, proceed to the next step in accordance with the prompts on the scan tool. This must be accomplished within 120 seconds. The security indicator will turn ON.

  3. Remove the master key. This must be accomplished within 20 seconds of the instruction on the scan tool. The security indicator will remain ON.
  4. Insert the key to be registered in the ignition key cylinder. This must be accomplished within 10 seconds. The security indicator will begin blinking.
  5. Wait 60 seconds for the key to be registered. The security indicator will stop blinking and turn OFF when the key is registered.

If the key code registration has failed in the automatic key code registration mode, code 2 - 1 will be output from the security indicator. Trying to register an already registered key will cause code 2 - 2 to be output when the key is inserted. If the number of registered key codes exceeds the limit, code 2 - 3 will be output from the security indicator.