KIA Magentis 2007 User Manual

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Maintenance

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the automatic transaxle
fluid level

The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid
changes with temperature. Although it is
best to check the level after having driv-
en the vehicle for at least 30 minutes, the
level can be checked after warming the
fluid using the following procedure.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and

firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2

minutes.

3. Depress the brake pedal and move the

shift lever slowly through all ranges
then set it in P (Park).

4. With the engine still idling, pull out the

dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it
fully.

5. Pull out the dipstick again and check

the fluid level.

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✽ NOTICE

• Low fluid level causes transaxle slip-

page. Overfilling can cause foaming,
loss of fluid and transaxle malfunc-
tion.

• The use of a non-specified fluid could

result in transaxle malfunction and
failure.

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.

WARNING -

Transaxle fluid

The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during this
procedure.

WARNING

- Parking brake

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

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