KIA Amanti 2004 User Manual

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Maintenance

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STEERING WHEEL

Park the vehicle on level ground,
start the car and place the tire
wheels in the straight-ahead posi-
tion. Turn the steering wheel to the
left and right with a little force and
check the free play until you get a
feel for resistance against the tire
wheels movement.
Standard value: 30 mm (1.2 in) or
less

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NOTICE

If the measured value exceeds the
standard value, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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 hav-
ing driven the vehicle for at least 30
minutes, the level can be checked
after warming the fluid using the fol-
lowing 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 rein-
sert it fully.

5. Pull out the dipstick again and

check the fluid level.

1.2 in (30 mm)

2GHN5100

1GHA5004

30 mm (1.2 in)

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