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Key Programming - Spare Key Programming Switch

NOTE:
^ The spare key programming switch is a NGS/SBDS programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owners Manual spare key programming procedure or in this section under Key Programming-Program a Key Using Two Programed Keys. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for rental company fleets or other fleet purchasers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
^ The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by VIC PID SPARE_KY.

1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. Enter NGS/SBDS. Follow the SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE to obtain security access.
3. From NGS/SBDS menu, select SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
Spare key programming procedure is accessible.
spare key programming procedure is not accessible.

NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is .