Maintenance
✽
NOTICE
WARNING - Transaxle
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
“COLD (C)” scale is for reference
only and should NOT be used to
determine transaxle fluid level.
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4
5
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New
NOTICE
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
dealer change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
system
etc.,
are
very
hot.
Exercise great care not to burn
yourself during this procedure.
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3.
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.
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CAUTION
•
•
Low
fluid
level
causes
transaxle slippage. Overfilling
can cause foaming,loss of fluid
and transaxle malfunction.
4
. If the fluid level is checked in cold
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-
function and failure.
condition (fluid temperature 20~
30
°C (68~86 °F) add the fluid to
Scheduled
beginning of this section.
Maintenance
at
the
“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 the shift 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 | 2009 |
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