Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 366

Maintenance
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the main-
tenance schedule.
Manual transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Inspect the manual transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Intelligent variable transmission
(IVT) fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid should not be checked
under normal usage conditions. But
in severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorised Kia
dealer in accordance to the sched-
uled maintenance at the beginning
of this section.
We recommend that the Intelligent
Variable Transmission fluid (IVT)
changed by an authorised Kia dealer
according to the maintenance
schedule.
NOTICE
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid colour is usually light
amber. As the vehicle is driven, the
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid will begin to look darker. It
is the normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
the fluid based upon the changed
colour.
CAUTION
The use of non-specified fluid (even
marked as compatible with genuine)
could result in shift quality deterio-
ration and vibrations, eventually,
the transmission failure. Use only
specified Intelligent Variable Trans-
mission (IVT) fluid. (Refer to "Rec-
ommended lubricants and
capacities" on page 9-6.)
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installa-
tion, chafing, cracks, deterioration
and any leakage. Replace any dete-
riorated or damaged parts immedi-
ately.
Brake/clutch fluid
Check the brake/clutch fluid level in
the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The
level should be between "MIN" and
"MAX" marks on the side of the res-
ervoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid
conforming to DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.