2005 KIA Rio parking brake

The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with
temperature. For that reason, it is best to check
the level after having driven the vehicle for
30 minutes. If necessary, however, the fluid can also be
checked when the vehicle has not been driven.
7-23
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 malfunction and failure.
WARNING - Parking Brake
To avoid sudden movement of the vehicle, set
the parking brake and depress the brake pedal
while shifting the shift lever.
Automatic Transaxle (If Equipped)Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid LevelThe automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked
regularly. Take the following precautions to measure
the fluid level properly.
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Maintenance7-241. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2 minutes, then
depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever
slowly through all ranges then set it in the P (Park)
position.
3. With the engine still idling, pull the dipstick out,
wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
4. Pull the dipstick out again.The fluid level is checked as follows:
OK LOW
OK20 C
65 C
FULL
LOWFULL
AS2B07012A
Hot fluid scale
Cold fluid scale
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Interior Care ....................................................................7-52
Interior Features ..............................................................4-40
Interior Lights .................................................................3-65K
eyless Entry System......................................................3-3
Keys ..................................................................................3-2
Label Information ..........................................................5-13
Lighting ...........................................................................4-33
Lubricant Specifications .................................................7-47
Lubricants and Fluids......................................................7-26
Luggage Net ....................................................................3-68M
aintenance Schedule ...................................................7-5
Maintenance Services .......................................................7-3
Manual Transaxle ..............................................................4-7
Mirrors ............................................................................3-62
O
verheating .....................................................................6-2
Overloading.....................................................................5-13
Owner Maintenance ........................................................7-10
Parking Brake ................................................................7-21
Power Outlet ...................................................................3-70
Power Steering.......................................................4-22, 7-22
R
ear Hatch .....................................................................3-54
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................4-38
Road Warning ...................................................................6-2
Roof Rack .......................................................................3-69
Safety Belts ....................................................................3-20
Seats ................................................................................3-11
Special Driving Conditions...............................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................... 8-2
Starting the Engine............................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ................................................................3-62
Suggestions for Economical Operation ............................5-6
Sunglass Holder ..............................................................3-67Tilt Steering ...................................................................4-22
Tires and Wheels.............................................................7-34
Tonneau Cover ................................................................3-71
Towing ............................................................................6-14
Trailer Towing.................................................................5-12
Trunk Lid ........................................................................3-55V
ehicle Break-In Process ................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators ...............................................4-27
Windows ...........................................................................3-8
Index9-2
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