2010 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

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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