Kia Carens: Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Rearview camera

The rearview camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the ...

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key (Smart key : turns off ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Ignition Coil Description and operation

Description An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Coils have an internal resistor while others rely ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Description and operation

Description Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve and is open when the ECM grounds the valve control line. When the passage is open (PCSV ON), fuel vapo ...