Lubricants And Fluids - Kia 2011 RIO Owner's Manual

✽ ✽ NOTICE
"COLD" scale is for reference only and
should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
New automatic transaxle fluid should
be red. The red dye is added so the
assembly plant can identify it as auto-
matic transaxle 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 vehi-
cle is driven, the automatic transaxle
fluid will begin to look darker. The
color may eventually appear light
brown.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Have an Authorized Kia dealer inspect
or change the automatic transaxle fluid
according to the
Maintenance at the beginning of this
section.

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS

Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
Scheduled
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
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• Radiator coolant can severely
• Windshield washer fluid agents
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• Windshield washer fluid is poi-
Body lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door hinges, hood hinges, and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
- Coolant
engine oil is changed. Use a non-freez-
ing lubricant on locks during cold weath-
er.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
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latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
Maintenance
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or it's occupants could occur.
sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
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