KIA Rondo 2014 User Manual

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Maintenance

It is recommended that the automat-
ic transaxle fluid should be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
In severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorized Kia
dealer in accordance to the sched-
uled maintenance at the beginning of
this chapter.

Checking the washer fluid
level

Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.

WASHER FLUID

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FLUID

OVF071009

WARNING -

Coolant

• Do not use radiator coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.

• Radiator coolant can severely

obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.

• Windshield washer fluid

agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.

• Windshield washer fluid is

poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.