Maintenance
✽
NOTICE
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WARNING - Transaxle fluid
Changing the automatic transaxle
fluid
Have automatic transaxle fluid changed
by an authorized KIA dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this section.
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during
this procedure.
✽ NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
red. The red dye is added so the assem-
bly plant can identify it as automatic
transaxle fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye,
which is not an indicator of fluid quali-
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle is
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker. The color may
CAUTION
•
•
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 malfunc-
tion and failure.
eventually
appear
light
brown.
Therefore, have an authorized KIA
dealer change the automatic transaxle
fluid
according to the Scheduled
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.
Use
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
only
the
specified
automatic
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 | 2009 |
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