KIA Forte_Forte5_Forte Koup 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance

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NOTICE

A 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 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.

Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)

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Changing the automatic transaxle
fluid

Have the automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an authorized KIA dealer
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this section.

WARNING

- Parking brake

To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply the 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.