2008 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

Maintenance
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor-
mation contained in the Warranty &
Maintenance booklet in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis-
sion control system to meet all applicable
emission regulations. There are three emission control sys-
tems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system(3) Exhaust emission control system In order to assure the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec-
ommended that you have your car
inspected and maintained by an author-
ized KIA dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) system)
To prevent the vehicle from misfir-
ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) system off by press-
ing the ESP switch.
After dynamometer testing is com- pleted, turn the ESP system back on
by pressing the ESP switch again. G270100AUN
1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 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 through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valveinto the induction system.
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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 atmos-
phere.
(The ORVR system is designed to allow
the vapors from the fuel tank to beloaded into a canister while refueling at
the gas station, preventing the escape of
fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)

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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.
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Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es 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.G270300AUN
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
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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. G270302AUN
Engine exhaust gas precautions (car-
bon 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 sus-
pect 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 car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerousand could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.

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Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than it 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 vehi- cle 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 theemission control system. G270303AUNOperating precautions for catalytic
converters
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso- line engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance. Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting withthe ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 minutesor more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized KIA
dealer.
Avoid driving with a very low fuel level. If you run out of gasoline, it couldcause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park the vehicle over or
near flammable objects, such as
grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,etc.

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Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-2
Vehicle certification label / 8-2
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-2
Engine number / 8-3
Consumer information

Consumer information
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc. VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL H020000ASA
The vehicle certification label gives the
vehicle identification number (VIN).
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
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The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures rec-
ommended for your car.
1SAA6001
OSA087002
VIN label (if equipped)
Frame number
OSA087003
OSA087004
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Consumer information
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The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.ENGINE NUMBER
OSA087007
Gasoline engine
Diesel engineOSA087006

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Dimensions / 9-2 Bulb wattage / 9-2
Tires and wheels / 9-3Recommended lubricants and capacities / 9-4
Specifications

Specifications
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Item mm (in)
Overall length 3,535 (139.17)
Overall width 1,595 (62.80)
Overall height 1,480 (58.27)
Front tread 1,400 (55.11)
Rear tread 1,385 (54.53)
Wheelbase 2,370 (93.31)
DIMENSIONS
Light Bulb Wattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 60
Front turn signal lights For Europe 21
Except Europe 28
Position lights For Europe 5
Except Europe 8
Side repeater lights* 5
Front fog lights* 27
Rear fog light* 21
Stop and tail lights 21/5
Rear turn signal lights 21
Back-up lights 21
High mounted stop light* 16
License plate lights 5Dome lights 10
Luggage lamp 5
BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
I010000ASA
I030000ASA