Kia Rio: Spark Plug: 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.
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Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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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.
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Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for
15 minutes.

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The 2nd method should be performed only if the 1st method
fails (the misfire-related codes recur).
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Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed
above 3500 rpm.
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If equipped with manual transaxle, shift the gear
properly for keeping the engine speed above 3500 rpm.
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[On vehicle inspection]
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Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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Remove the spark plug.
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Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
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Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plu ...
See also:
Ignition Coil: Installation
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Ignition coil installation bolts:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)
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Inspection
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the IATS connector.
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Measure resistance between the IATS termi ...
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
Type A
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by turning the key to the "Lock" or "Unlock"
position.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressin ...