Kia Sportage: Cylinder Head Assembly

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Head Assembly

 Opening the hood

The hood serves as a cover for the engine compartment. Open the hood if maintenance work needs to be performed in the engine compartment or if you need to look at the compartment. Opening the hood Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

 Ignition System

Description and Operation  Description Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system. The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions are preprogrammed in the memory of the ECM (Engine Control Module). The engine operati