Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 311)

Maintenance

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NOTICE

“COLD” scale is for reference only

and should NOT be used to deter-

mine transaxle fluid level.

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NOTICE

New automatic transaxle fluid

should be red. The red dye is added

so the assembly plant can identify it

as 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 automatic

transaxle fluid according to the

Scheduled Maintenance at the

beginning of this section.

Changing the automatic

transaxle fluid

Have automatic transaxle fluid

changed by an Authorized Kia

Dealer according to the Maintenance

Schedule at the beginning of this

section.

Use only the specified automatic

transaxle fluid. (Refer to

"Recommended Lubricants" later in

this section.)

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 mal-

function and failure.

WARNING - Parking brake

To avoid sudden movement of

the vehicle, apply parking brake

and depress the brake pedal

before moving the shift lever.

WARNING - Transaxle

fluid

The transaxle fluid level should

be checked when the engine is at

normal operating temperature.

This means that the engine, radi-

ator, radiator hose and exhaust

system etc., are very hot.

Exercise great care not to burn

yourself during this procedure.

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