Kia Carens: Maintenance / Emission control system
The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty.
Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty & Maintenance book
in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system to meet all emission
regulations.
There are three emission control systems which are as follows.
(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
recommended that you have your car inspected and maintained by an authorized Kia
dealer in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance Test (With Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system)
- To prevent the vehicle from misfiring during dynamometer testing, turn the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system off by pressing the ESC switch.
- After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system back on by pressing
the ESC switch again.
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior parts because they may cause damage or
discolora ...
The positive crankcase ventilation system is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh
filtered air to the crankcase thro ...
Other information:
1. Pull the cargo security screen towards the rear of the vehicle by the handle
(1).
2. Insert the guide pin into the guide (2).
✽ NOTICE
Pull out the cargo security screen with the handle in the center to prevent
the guide pin from falling out of the guide.
When the cargo security screen is no ...
Special Service Tools
Tool(Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09581-11000
Piston expander
Spreading the front and rear disc brake piston.
09580-0U000
Brake piston adjuster ...