Kia Carens. Manual — part 4

Ω

Ohms (resistance)

psi (kPa)

Pressure

inHg (mmHg)

Pressure (usually negative/vacuum)

W

Watts (electrical power)

US qt (liters)

Volume

in (mm)

Length

ABBEREVIATIONS

ABDC

After bottom dead center

ABS

Anti-lock braking system

A/C

Air conditioner

ACC

Accessories

A/T

Automatic transaxle

ATDC

After top dead center

ATF

Automatic transmission fluid

BBDC

Before bottom dead center

BTDC

Before top dead center

CMP

Camshaft position sensor

DIS

Distributorless ignition system

DLC

Data link connector

DOHC

Dual overhead camshaft

EBD

Electronic brake-force distribution

ECM

Engine control module

ECT

Engine coolant temperature

E/L

Electrical load

EX

Exhaust

GND

Ground

HLA

Hydraulic lash adjuster

HO

₂S

Heated oxygen sensor

IAT

Intake air temperature

IGN

Ignition

IN

Intake

INT

Intermittent

IAC

Idle air control

LH

Left hand

M

Motor

MAF

Mass air flow

MIL

Malfunction indicator lamp

M/S

Manual steering

M/T

Manual transaxle

OBD

On-board diagnosis

OFF

Switch off

ON

Switch on

PCV

Positive crankcase ventilation

P/S

Power steering

PRC

Pressure regulator control

P/W

Power window

RH

Right hand

SFI

Sequential fuel injection system

SST

Special service tool

SW

Switch

TCS

Traction control unit

TDC

Top dead center

TNS

Tail number side

TPS

Throttle position sensor

TWC

Three way catalyst

WU-TWC

Warm-up three-way catalyst

Scheduled maintenance services

Follow schedule if the vehicle is mainly operated where none of the following conditions apply.

• Repeated short-distance driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving with extended use of brakes.
• Driving in areas where road salt or other corrosive materials are used.
• Driving on rough and/or muddy roads.
• Extended periods of idling and/or low-speed operation.
• Driving for prolonged periods in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid climates.

Maintenance Schedule (Except for Europe)