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.
- 1. Crankcase emission control system
- 2. Evaporative emission control System
- 3. Exhaust emission control system
Interior care
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 ...
1. Crankcase emission control system
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:
Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel") 3. Remove the shower ...
Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: 2. Evaporative emission control System
The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. Canister 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 th ...
