Kia Sportage: 3. Exhaust emission control system
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 modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and
emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may
not be covered under warranty.
- If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge or fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions (carbon monoxide)
- Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect exhaust fumes are coming into your vehicle,
drive it only with all the windows fully open. Have your vehicle checked and
repaired immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO). Though colorless and odorless,
it is dangerous and could be lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.
- Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages)
any more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
- When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time with
the engine running, adjust the ventilation system (as needed) to draw outside
air into the vehicle.
- Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with the
engine running.
- When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the emission control system.
WARNING - Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic converter and exhaust system while the vehicle
is running or immediately thereafter. The exhaust and catalytic systems are very
hot and may burn you.
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 ...
WARNING - Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle over or near flammable objects,
such as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves, etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under ...
Other Information:
Engine compartment fuse panel
✽ NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ depending on equipment/ options.
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Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...