Kia Picanto: Emission Control System / Evaporative Emission Control System
Description and operation
Evaporative
Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from
vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the fuel
tank, the vapor passes through vent hoses or tubes to the canister
filled with charcoal and the canister temporarily holds the vapor in the
charcoal.
If
ECM determines to draw the gathered vapor into the combustion chambers
during certain operating conditions, it will use vacuum in intake
manifold to move it.
Schematic diagrams

1. Air cleaner 2. Delivery pipe & injector 3. Engine 4. Purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) 5. Low pressure fuel pump
| 6. High pressure fuel pump 7. Fuel filler neck 8. Fuel filler cap 9. Fuel tank
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Canister
Canister
is filled with charcoal, which absorbs evaporated vapor in fuel tank.
The gathered fuel vapor in canister is drawn into the intake manifold by
the ECM/PCM when appropriate conditions are met.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
Purge
Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed in the passage connecting
canister and intake manifold. It is a duty type solenoid valve and is
operated by ECM/PCM signal.
To draw the absorbed vapor into the intake manifold, the ECM/PCM will open the PCSV, otherwise the passage remains closed.
Fuel Filler Cap
A
ratchet tightening device on the threaded fuel filler cap reduces the
chances of incorrect installation, which would seal the fuel filler.
After the gasket on the fuel filler cap and the fill neck flange contact
each other, the ratchet produces a loud clicking noise indicating the
seal has been set.
Description and operation
Operation Principle
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
2. Remove the PCV valve (B).
PCV valve :
1. ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2.Remove the fuel tank assembly.
(Refer to Fuel System - "Fuel Tank")
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Other information:
To adjust the headlight beam level according
to the number of the passengers
and loading weight in the luggage
area, turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam
at the proper leveling p ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Front bumper cover assembly 2. Front bumper upper side bracket 3. Front bumper side bracket 4. Front bumper energy absorber
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