Maintenance
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
✽
NOTICE
WARNING - Coolant
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
“COLD” scale is for reference only and
should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
New automatic transaxle fluid should
be red. The red dye is added so the
assembly plant can identify it as auto-
matic transaxle fluid and distinguish it
from engine oil or antifreeze. The red
dye, which is not an indicator of fluid
quality, is not permanent. As the vehi-
cle is driven, the automatic transaxle
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
•
Windshield washer fluid agents
contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or it's occupants could occur.
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fluid will begin to look darker. The Checking the washer fluid level
color may eventually appear light
brown.
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
✽
NOTICE
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
•
Windshield washer fluid is poi-
sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
Have an Authorized Kia dealer inspect
or change the automatic transaxle fluid
according
to
the
Scheduled
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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