Kia Automobile User Manual page 264

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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.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition (fluid temperature 20~
30 °C (68~86 °F) add the fluid to
"COLD (C)" line and then recheck
the fluid level according to the
above step 2.
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
system etc., are very
Exercise great care not to burn
yourself during this procedure.
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 mal-
function and failure.
WARNING
- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, apply parking brake
and depress the brake pedal
before moving the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
"COLD (C)" scale is for reference
only and should NOT be used to
determine transaxle fluid level.
✽ NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is added
hot.
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
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the
beginning of this section.
Changing the automatic
transaxle fluid
Have automatic
changed by an authorized Kia dealer
according to the
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
Maintenance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
the automatic
8
9
transaxle fluid
Maintenance
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