Kia Seltos Manual page 296

Maintenance
mended lubricants and capacities"
on page 9-9.)
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 automatic
transmission fluid 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
the fluid based upon the changed
colour.
CAUTION
Transmission fluids
The use of non-specified fluid (even
marked as compatible with genuine)
could result in shift quality deterio -
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
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 9-9)
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
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/
clutch fluid conforming to DOT 4
specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.