Ignition Timing

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BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application

⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ Degrees BTDC @ Idle

Optima & Magentis (Canadian)

2.4L

3-7

2.5L V6

7-17

Rio, Sephia & Spectra

3-13

Sportage

0-12

⁽¹⁾	With engine warmed up and electrical systems off.

⁽²⁾	Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable.