Kia Carens: Engine Control System / Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Description and operation

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) consists of zirconium and alumina and is installed both upstream and downstream of the Manifold Catalytic Converter. The sensor output voltage varies in accordance with the air/fuel ratio.

The sensor must be hot in order to operate normally. To keep it hot, the sensor has a heater which is controlled by the ECM via a duty cycle signal. When the exhaust gas temperature is lower than the specified value, the heater warms the sensor tip.

Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Remove the intake manifold. (Refer to En ...

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Specifications

Specification HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1] Item Specification Heater Resistance (Ω) 2.4 ~ 4.0 [20°C(68°F)] HO2S ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front seat belt pretensioner ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system

Your vehicle may be equipped with the ISG system, which reduces fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine, when the vehicle is at a standstill. (For example : red light, stop sign and traffic jam) The engine starts automatically as soon as the starting conditions are met. The ISG ...