Kia Sportage: Emission control system / 2. Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)
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.)
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 the surge tank through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM);
when the engine 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
driving, the PCSV opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the engine.
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 th ...
The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modif ...
Other information:
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross
the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop
to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or
by ...
Component Location
Engine room junction block
Metal Core Block (PCB)
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