Kia Sportage: Exhaust Emission Control System / Description and operation

Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components.

Modifications to the combustion chamber, intake manifold, camshaft and ignition system form the basic control system.

These items have been integrated into a highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good drivability and fuel economy.

Exhaust Emission Control System

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Catalytic Converter Description and operation

Description The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nit ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Compression Pressure Inspection    If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure. 1. Warm up and stop engine. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Indicator light

When ignition switch is turned to ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes off if the ESC system is operating normally. The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminates when ESC fails to operate. The ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the ESC is turned off wit ...