Automatic Transaxle; To Check The Maunal Transaxle Fluid Level - Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G100B02A-AAT
To Check the Maunal Transaxle
Fluid Level
G100B01L
Park the car on level ground with the
engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size,
loosen the oil filler plug by turning
it counterclockwise and remove it
with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to
feel inside the hole. The oil level
should be at its bottom edge. If it is
not, check for leaks before adding
oil. To refill the transaxle or bring
the oil level up,add oil slowly until it
reaches the proper level. Do not
overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer,
screw it in with your fingers and
then tighten securely with the
wrench.
G110A02E-AAT

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Transaxle fluid in the automatic
transaxle should be checked at those
intervals specified in the vehicle main-
tenance schedule in Section 5.
NOTE:
Automatic transaxle fluid is a red
color. As driving distance in-
creases, the fluid color turns dark-
ish red gradually. It is a normal
condition and you should not
judge the need to replace based
upon the changing color.
You must replace the automatic
transaxle fluid in accordance with
intervals specified in the vehicle
maintenance schedule in section
5.
G110B04A-AAT
Recommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is
specially designed to operate with
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIA-
MOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP III or
other brands approved by Hundai
Motor Co,. Damage caused by a
nonspecified fluid is not covered by
your new vehicle limited warranty.
!
CAUTION:
Use of aftermarket ATF additives
may cause damage to the auto-
matic transaxle. Only use HYUNDAI
GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND
ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other
brands approved by Hyundai Mo-
tor Co., If you are having your
vehicle serviced at a facility other
than a Hyundai dealer, verify ATF
is used for your vehicle.

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