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✽✽NOTICE
“COLD (C)” scale is for reference
only and should NOT be used todetermine transaxle fluid level. ✽
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NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is addedso the assembly plant can identify itas 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 the automatictransaxle fluid according to theScheduled Maintenance at thebeginning of this section.
Changing the automatic transaxle fluid
Have automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an authorized KIA deal-er according to the MaintenanceSchedule at the beginning of thissection.
CAUTION
Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfillingcan cause foaming, loss offluid and transaxle malfunc-tion.
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxlemalfunction and failure.
WARNING - Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, apply parking brakeand depress the brake pedal
before moving the shift lever.
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should
be checked when the engine isat normal operating tempera-
ture. This means that the
engine, radiator, radiator hose
and exhaust system etc., are
very hot. Exercise great care not
to burn yourself during this pro-
cedure.
