The KDS will check the server for recently
uploaded

Events

and

then

automatically

download Upgrade Event #554 (ON), #555 (DE
HEV), #556 (QL), #557 (SK3), or #558 (SP2).

 NOTICE
The vehicle must be identified in
Vehicle Selection to download an
Event for that vehicle.

6.

KDS
screenshot
shown
above
is
for
demonstration purposes only. Events shown in
screenshot are not applicable to this bulletin.

Select Auto Mode.

CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to perform a Manual
Mode upgrade UNLESS Auto Mode
fails. Always follow the instructions
given on the KDS in either Auto or
Manual mode.
Select the FR_CMR system under the System
selection menu.
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the latest

D

update is available.
Select Upgrade Event #554 (ON), #555 (DE
HEV), #556 (QL), #557 (SK3), or #558 (SP2),
and select Upgrade to continue.

The ECU upgrade will begin and the progress
of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.

E

Upgrade part (1/2) (E) will download the
upgrade event to the VCI-II. Upgrade part (2/2)
(F) will upgrade the ECU.

CAUTION

F

Do not touch the system buttons (like
‘Back’,

‘Home’,

‘etc.’)

while

performing ECU Upgrade.

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If a “Communication Fail” screen appears, verify
that the VCI-II and KDS are communicating
properly. Select ‘OK’ and restart the procedure
from step 4.

 NOTICE
If an error notice continues to appear
or if the upgrade cannot be
performed, DO NOT disconnect the
KDS/VCI-II. Contact GIT America Help
Desk at (888) 542-4371 or Techline.
10.

When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition
OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on. Select
‘OK’ to continue.

11.

Once the upgrade is complete, select ‘OK’ to
finalize the procedure.

12.

When prompted, select ‘YES’ to check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and erase any
DTCs stored such as EPS, ESC, and TPMS that
may have been set during the upgrade.

13.

Perform Variant Coding & Calibration Procedure.

14.

Confirm normal operation.

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Manual Upgrade Procedure:
 NOTICE
The manual upgrade should ONLY be performed if the automatic upgrade fails.
If the automatic upgrade fails, turn the ignition ‘OFF’ for about 10 seconds then place it back in
the ‘ON’ position to reset the control unit BEFORE performing manual upgrade.
See table below for ‘Manual Mode’ passwords.

Manual Mode ECU Upgrade Passwords
Menu

Password

ON FR_CMR : 99211-S9100

0019

DE HEV FR_CMR : 99211-G5000

0005

QL FR_CMR : 99211-F1000 [1.QL]

0001

QL FR_CMR : 99211-F1500 [2.QL]

0051

SK3 FR_CMR : 99211-K0000 [1.SK]

1129

SK3 FR_CMR : 99211-K0100 [2.SK]

0010

SP2 FR_CMR : 99211-Q5100 [1.SP]

0015

1.

Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.

2.

Select the FM_CMR system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #554 (ON), #555
(DE HEV), #556 (QL), #557 (SK3), or #558 (SP2) and select Upgrade to continue.

3.

Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information Table on
page 4, and select OK.

4.

Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select OK.

5.

The upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.

6.

When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on. Select OK.

7.

Once the upgrade is complete, select OK to finalize the procedure.

8.

When prompted, select YES to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and erase any DTCs stored
such as EPS, ESC, and TPMS that may have been set during the upgrade.

9.

Perform Variant Coding & Calibration Procedure.

10.

Confirm normal operation.

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AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Model Years

Niro HEV (DE HEV)

2019 - 2022

Seltos (SP2)

2021 - 2022

Soul (SK3)

2020 - 2021

Sportage (QL)

2019 - 2022

Telluride (ON)

2020 - 2022

REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name

Figure

Comments

KDS

Kia Diagnostic System

REQUIRED PART:
Part Name

Front View
Camera

Model

Part Number
Incl. S/W upgrade

Requires S/W upgrade

Niro (DE HEV)

99211 G5000

99211 G5000SW0

Seltos (SP2)

99211 Q5100

99211 Q5100SW0

99211 K0000

99211 K0000SW0

Soul (SK3)

Figure

Qty.

1
99211 K0100

99211 K0100SW0

Sportage (QL)

99211 F1000

99211 F1000SW0

Telluride (ON)

99211 S9100

99211 S9100SW0

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WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: I14 C Code: ZZ3
Model

Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

Repair

Labor Op

Op

Description

Code

Time

99211 G5000

DE

or

HEV

99211 G5000SW0
99211 Q5100

SP2

or
99211 Q5100SW0
99211 K0000

Front View Camera

or
99211 K0000SW0

SK3

99211 K0100
W

Replacement
1

+

95470R00

Variant Coding and

or

0.6
M/H

Calibration

99211 K0100SW0
99211 F1000
QL

or
99211 F1000SW0
99211 S9100

ON

or
99211 S9100SW0
Front Camera Software

All

SW0 Part Only

0

Upgrade
(Add-on LOP)

95470RA1

0.2
M/H

Note: The software upgrade procedure must be performed with parts number ending in ‘SW0’ and claimed
as an ‘add-on labor operation’ (LOP) (ex. 95470RA1) during warranty claim entry.

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

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