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PODS Re-zero procedure

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You should perform PODS Re-zero procedure after service or replacement about all part of the passenger seat.

  1. Ignition "OFF", connect GDS.
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF", select Airbag system and "PODS Reset" mode.
    Fig 1: Display Airbag System Screen
    G06873311Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Display PODS Reset Screen
    G06873312Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. The GDS will show the two PODS RESET function steps.
    1. Erase PODS diagnostic codes.
    2. PODS initialization.
      Fig 3: Display PODS Initialization Screen
      G06873313Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
      CAUTION: This step must be done PODS re-zero, when the front passenger seat is empty.
  4. Press the OK button to erase the PODS related diagnostic codes.
    Fig 4: Display PODS Erase Screen
    G06873314Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Press OK button to initialize the PODS.
    Fig 5: PODS Initialization Display Screen
    G06873315Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: This step must be done PODS re-zero, when the front passenger seat is empty.
  6. The PODS initialization procedure will be performed.
    Fig 6: PODS Initialization Conformed Screen
    G06873316Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Check PODS situation with selecting "Pass. Airbag Realtime Info" after performing PODS Reset procedure.
    Fig 7: Display Airbag Realtime Info Screen
    G06873317Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Perform inspection with pressing OK button.
    Fig 8: Display Inspection Screen
    G06873318Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Finish the procedure with pressing cancel button if there is no problem after inspecting each status as below.
    Fig 9: Display Inspection Status (1 Of 3)
    G06873319Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 10: Display Inspection Status (2 Of 3)
    G06873320Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 11: Display Inspection Status (3 Of 3)
    G06873321Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.