Maintenance
✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Transaxle
“COLD (C)” scale is for reference
only and should NOT be used to
determine transaxle fluid level.
fluid
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
system etc., are very hot.
Exercise great care not to burn
yourself during this procedure.
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2
3
✽ 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 4
antifreeze. The red dye, which is not
an indicator of fluid quality, is not
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3.
4.
Confirm that the fluid level is in
“HOT” range on the level gauge. If
the fluid level is lower, add the
specified fluid from the fill hole. If
the fluid level is higher, drain the
fluid from the drain hole.
If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition (fluid temperature 20~
°C (68~86 °F) add the fluid to
CAUTION
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6
7
8
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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
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Low
fluid
level
causes
transaxle slippage. Overfilling
can cause foaming, loss of fluid
and transaxle malfunction.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-
function and failure.
dealer
change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the
beginning of this section.
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“COLD (C)” line and then recheck
the fluid level according to the
above step 2.
Changing the automatic
transaxle fluid
WARNING - Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, apply parking brake
and depress the brake pedal
before moving theshift lever.
Have automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an authorized Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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