Kia Carens: Hydraulic System / Valve Body Description and operation

The valve body is essential to automatic transaxle control and consists of various valves used to control the oil feed from the oil pump. Specifically, these valves consist of pressure regulator valves, oil redirection valves, shift valves, and manual valves. The body also features electronic solenoid valves that ensure smooth gear changes.

Fluid Repair procedures

Inspection Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check    When checking the ATF level, be careful not to allow ...

Valve Body Components and components location

Components Location 1. Pressure Control Valve(PCV) adjust screw 2. Oil temperature sensor 3. Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 4. SS-A Solenoid Valve(ON ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Paddle shifter

The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D position or the sports mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system chan ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Description and operation

Description Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) consists of zirconium and alumina and is installed both upstream and downstream of the Manifold Catalytic Converter. The sensor output voltage varies in accordance with the air/fuel ratio. The sensor must be hot in order to operate n ...