Maintenance
Emission control system
crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-
by gases, which then pass through the
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
valve into the induction system.
Emission control system
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor
mation contained in the Warranty &
Consumer Information manual in your
vehicle.
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2. Evaporative emission control
(including Onboard Refueling
Vapor Recovery (ORVR)) system
The evaporative emission control system
is designed to prevent fuel vapors from
escaping into the atmosphere. (The
ORVR system is designed to allow the
vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded
into a canister while refueling at the gas
station, preventing the escape of fuel
vapors into the atmosphere.)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis
sion control system to meet all applica
ble emission regulations. There are three
emission control systems, as follows.
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1. Crankcase emission control system
2. Evaporative emission control system
3. Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec
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ommended that you have your vehicle
inspected and maintained by an autho
rized Kia dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual.
Canister
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Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the Purge Control Solenoid
Valve.
Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Elec
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tronic Stability Control (ESC) sys
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tem)
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To prevent the vehicle from misfir
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the ESC off by pressing the
ESC switch.
After dynamometer testing is com
pleted, turn the ESC back on by
pressing the ESC switch again.
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Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV) is controlled by the Engine Con
trol Module (ECM); when the engine
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coolant temperature is low during idling,
the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel
is not taken into the engine. After the
engine warms up during ordinary driv
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1. Crankcase emission control
system
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation sys
ing, the PCSV opens to introduce evapo
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rated fuel to the engine.
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tem is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
3. Exhaust emission control sys
tem
The exhaust emission control system is a
highly effective system which controls
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from the crankcase. This system sup
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plies fresh filtered air to the crankcase
through the air intake hose. Inside the
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