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System Overview

There are three emission control systems which are as follows:

MAIN COMPONENTS SPECIFICATION

Item Main components Function
Crankcase emission control system Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve Draws blow-by gas into intake manifold from crankcase and burns it together with air-fuel mixture. Amount of blow-by gas to be drawn in is controlled by intake manifold pressure.
Exhaust emission control system Catalytic converter Front Catalytic converter Oxidizes HC and CO contained in exhaust gases as well as reducing NOx.
Rear
Air/fuel (A/F) control system Engine control module (ECM) Receives input signals from various sensors, compares signals with stored data, and emits a signal for optimal control of air-fuel mixture ratio.
Front oxygen (A/F) sensor Detects density of oxygen contained exhaust gases.
Rear oxygen sensor Detects density of oxygen contained in exhaust gases.
Throttle position sensor Detects throttle opening.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor Detects absolute pressure of intake manifold.
Intake air temperature sensor Detects intake air temperature of air cleaner case.
Ignition control system ECM Receives various signals, compares signals with basic data stored in memory, and emits a signal for optimal control of ignition timing.
Crankshaft position sensor Detects engine speed (revolution).
Camshaft position sensor Detects reference signal for combustion cylinder discrimination.
Engine coolant temperature sensor Detects coolant temperature.
Knock sensor Detects engine knocking.
Evaporative emission control system Canister Absorbs evaporative gas which occurs in fuel tank when engine stops, and releases it to combustion chambers for a complete burn when engine is started. This prevents HC from being discharged into atmosphere.
Purge control solenoid valve Receives a signal from ECM and controls purge of evaporative gas absorbed by canister.
Pressure control solenoid valve Controls evaporation pressure in fuel tank.
ORVR system Vent valve Opens a valve during refueling to let fuel vapor in the fuel tank flow to the canister. The system also closes the port to the canister when the fuel tank is full of fuel.
Drain valve Closes the evaporation line by receiving a signal from ECM to check the evaporation gas leak.