Kia Sorento (2009) User Manual download pdf (Page 291)

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Maintenance

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the automatic transmis-

sion fluid level

✽✽

NOTICE

If your vehicle is not equipped with the

automatic transmission level gauge,

have the automatic transmission fluid

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer

according to the maintenance schedule.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

automatic transmission level gauge,

inspect the fluid level as follows.

The automatic transmission fluid level

should be checked regularly.

Keep the vehicle on the level ground with

the parking brake applied and check the

fluid level according to the following pro-

cedure.

1. Place the selector lever in N (Neutral)

position and confirm the engine is run-

ning at idle speed.

2. After the transmission is warmed up

sufficiently (fluid temperature 70~80°C

(158~176°F), for example by 10 min-

utes usual driving, shift the selector

lever through all positions then place

the selector lever in “N (Neutral) or P

(Park)” position.

3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”

range on the level gauge. If the fluid

level is lower, add the specified fluid

from the fill hole. If the fluid level is

higher, drain the fluid from the drain

hole.

4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con-

dition (fluid temperature 20~30°C

(68~86°F) add the fluid to “COLD” line

and then recheck the fluid level

according to the above step 2.

OBL056002

Automatic transmission fluid dipstick

25 C 75 C

E2BLA712A

Low

HOT

COLD

Full

Low

Cold fluid scale

Hot fluid scale

Full

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