KIA Sedona 2006 User Manual

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Maintenance

If the fluid has been warmed to normal
operating temperature of approximately
70~80°C (158~176°F), the fluid level
should be within “HOT” range.

“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.

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✽ NOTICE

Have an Authorized Kia dealer change
the automatic transaxle fluid according
to the Scheduled Maintenance at the
beginning of this section.

Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
Lubricants" later in this section.)

WARNING

- Parking brake

To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply parking brake and
depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.

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 malfunc-
tion and failure.

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