Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable
vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. The two Knock Sensors
(KS) are installed inside the V-valley of the cylinder block and sense
engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure to the piezoelectric element.
When knocking occurs, the sensor produces voltage signal and
the ECM retards the ignition timing. If the knocking disappears after
retarding the ignition timing, the ECM will advance the ignition timing.
This sequential control can improve engine power, torque and fuel
economy.

Other information:
The Smart Cruise Control uses a
sensor to detect distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Sensor warning message
If the sensor or cover is dirty or
obscured with foreign matter such as
snow, this message will appear. In
this case, the system may not function
temporarily, but it does not indi ...
Description
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the
accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the
accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors in
engine control system, so it consists of the two sensors which adapt
individual sensor power ...