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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2017RIO EX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETUNE-UPIGNITION SYSTEMSPARK PLUGREPAIR PROCEDURESCLEANING
2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D Hatchback
Repair Procedures: Cleaning
2017 Kia Rio EX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug (s) after long-term storage.
[1st Method]
- Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
- Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 RPM with the shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
- Keep the engine running at 2500 ~ 3000 RPM in the N position for 15 minutes.
[2nd Method]
NOTE:
- The 2nd method should be performed only if the 1st method fails (the misfire-related codes recur).
- Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
- Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed above 3500 RPM.NOTE:
- If equipped with Manual Transaxle, shift the gear properly for keeping the engine speed above 3500 RPM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.