Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 469

Maintenance
shift lever through all positions then
place the shift lever in N(Neutral) or
P(Park) position.
3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the
"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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4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition [fluid temperature 20~30°C
(68~86°F)], add the fluid to the
"COLD" line and then recheck the fluid
level according to the above step 2.
WARNING
Transmission fluid
The transmission fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at normal
operating temperature. This means that
the engine, radiator, radiator hose and
exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself
during this procedure.
CAUTION
僅 Low fluid level causes transmission
shift slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid and transmis-
sion malfunction.
Automatic transmission fluid
僅 The use of a non-specified fluid could
cause transmission malfunction and
failure.
WARNING
Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the vehi-
cle, apply the parking brake and depress
the brake pedal before moving the shift
lever.
NOTICE
The "COLD" range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
the transmission fluid level.
NOTICE
New automatic transmission fluid should
be red. The red dye is added so the
assembly plant can identify it as auto-
matic transmission 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 vehicle
is driven, the automatic transmission
fluid will begin to look darker. The colour
may eventually appear light brown.
Use only the specified automatic trans-
mission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
lubricants and capacities" on page 9-10.)
Changing the automatic trans-
mission fluid
Have the automatic transmission fluid
changed by a professional workshop
according to the maintenance schedule.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
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