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SMS Function Check

NOTE:  Make sure the contract procedure about telematics is done.

The SMS Function Check tests the connection between the vehicle and the telematics server. It checks to make sure that the telematics control unit can send and receive SMS messages with the telematics server through the network.

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

2. Press and hold the HOME button, DISPLAY MODE (

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) button, and the AUDIO POWER (

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) button until the Dealer Diagnostics menu screen is displayed.

3. When the Dealer Diagnostics menu appears, select the DETAIL INFORMATION and SETTING (A).

Displaying Dealer Diagnostics Menu Screen 

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4. Select the UNIT CHECK (A) from the DETAIL INFORMATION and SETTING menu.

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5. Select the TCU DIAG from the UNIT CHECK menu.

6. Select the TCU Test (A) from the TCU DIAG screen.

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7. If you perform the TCU Test, the telematics control unit transmits a function check message to the telematics service provider to check a network connection. If the message was sent to the telematics service provider successfully, the telematics service provider sends reply (function check response) to the telematics control unit.

8. To end the System Diagnostic Mode, select the RETURN until the general screen is displayed, or turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.