Maintenance
✽
NOTICE
Changing the automatic
transaxle fluid
WARNING - Transaxle
“COLD” scale is for reference only
and should NOT be used to deter-
mine transaxle fluid level.
fluid
Have
automatic
transaxle
fluid
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The transaxle fluid level should
be checked when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
This means that the engine, radi-
ator, radiator hose and exhaust
changed by an Authorized Kia
Dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
✽ NOTICE
New
automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is added
so the assembly plant can identify it
as automatic transaxle fluid and dis-
tinguish it from engine oil or
antifreeze. The red dye, which is not
an indicator of fluid quality, is not
permanent. As the vehicle is driven,
the automatic transaxle fluid will
begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
system
etc.,
are
very
hot.
Exercise great care not to burn
yourself during this procedure.
CAUTION
•
Low
fluid
level
causes
transaxle slippage. Overfilling
can cause foaming,loss of fluid
and transaxle malfunction.
dealer
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled
beginning of this section.
change
the
automatic
• The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-
function and failure.
Maintenance at the
WARNING - Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, apply parking brake
and depress the brake pedal
before moving the shift lever.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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