2019-2026 Kia Picanto 4 Door Maintenance -> Automatic transmission fluid User Manual
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MaintenanceAutomatic transmission fluidAutomatic transmission fluidshift lever through all positions thenplace the shift lever in N(Neutral) or(if equipped)P(Park) the automatic transmis-3. Confirm if the fluid level is in thesion fluid level"HOT" range on the level gauge. If thefluid level is lower, add the specified(Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPIfluid from the fill hole. If the fluid levelis higher, drain the fluid from thedrain 0730084. If the fluid level is checked in coldcondition [fluid temperature 20~30°COJA070017L(68~86°F)], add the fluid to theThe automatic transmission fluid level"COLD" line and then recheck the fluidshould be checked according to the above step 2.Keep the vehicle on level ground withWARNINGthe parking brake applied and check theTransmission fluidfluid level according to the following transmission fluid level should bechecked when the engine is at normal1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral)operating temperature. This means thatposition and confirm if the engine isthe engine, radiator, radiator hose andrunning at normal idle system etc., are very hot. Exer-NOTICEcise great care not to burn yourselfInsert the level gauge, after checking theduring this procedure.8automatic transmission fluid level. In thedirection referred in the 僅 Low fluid level causes transmissionCAUTIONshift slippage. Overfilling can causeIf you insert the level gauge in the wrongfoaming, loss of fluid and transmis-direction, it can cause deformation (orsion ) to level gauge.僅 The use of a non-specified fluid couldcause transmission malfunction and2. After the transmission is warmed [fluid temperature70~80°C (158~176°F)], for example by10 minutes usual driving, move the833
Maintenance
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid
shift lever through all positions then
place the shift lever in N(Neutral) or
(if equipped)
P(Park) position.
Checking the automatic transmis-
3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the
sion fluid level
"HOT" range on the level gauge. If the
fluid level is lower, add the specified
(Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI
fluid from the fill hole. If the fluid level
is higher, drain the fluid from the
drain hole.
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4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition [fluid temperature 20~30°C
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(68~86°F)], add the fluid to the
The automatic transmission fluid level
"COLD" line and then recheck the fluid
should be checked regularly.
level according to the above step 2.
Keep the vehicle on level ground with
WARNING
the parking brake applied and check the
Transmission fluid
fluid level according to the following pro-
cedure.
The transmission fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at normal
1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral)
operating temperature. This means that
position and confirm if the engine is
the engine, radiator, radiator hose and
running at normal idle speed.
exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
NOTICE
cise great care not to burn yourself
Insert the level gauge, after checking the
during this procedure.
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automatic transmission fluid level. In the
direction referred in the picture.
CAUTION
僅 Low fluid level causes transmission
CAUTION
shift slippage. Overfilling can cause
If you insert the level gauge in the wrong
foaming, loss of fluid and transmis-
direction, it can cause deformation (or
sion malfunction.
damage) to level gauge.
僅 The use of a non-specified fluid could
cause transmission malfunction and
2. After the transmission is warmed up
failure.
sufficiently [fluid temperature
70~80°C (158~176°F)], for example by
10 minutes usual driving, move the
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MaintenanceWasher fluidWasher fluidWARNINGChecking the washer fluid levelParking brakeTo avoid sudden movement of the vehi-(Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPIcle, apply the parking brake and depressthe brake pedal before moving the “COLD” range is for reference onlyand should NOT be used to determinethe transmission fluid automatic transmission fluid shouldOJA070018Lbe red. The red dye is added so theSmartstream G1.0/Smartstream G1.2assembly plant can identify it as auto-matic transmission fluid and distinguishit from engine oil or antifreeze. The reddye, which is not an indicator of fluidquality, is not permanent. As the vehicleis driven, the automatic transmissionfluid will begin to look darker. The colourmay eventually appear light only the specified automatic trans-mission fluid. (Refer to "Recommendedlubricants and capacities" on page 9-9.)OJA070018Changing the automatic trans-The reservoir is translucent so that youmission fluidcan check the level with a quick visualHave the automatic transmission by a professional workshopCheck the fluid level in the washer fluidaccording to the maintenance and add fluid if recommends to visit an authorisedPlain water may be used if washer fluidKia dealer/service not available. However, use washersolvent with antifreeze characteristics incold climates to prevent freezing.834
Maintenance
Washer fluid
Washer fluid
WARNING
Checking the washer fluid level
Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the vehi-
(Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI
cle, apply the parking brake and depress
the brake pedal before moving the shift
lever.
NOTICE
The “COLD” range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
the transmission fluid level.
NOTICE
New automatic transmission fluid should
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be red. The red dye is added so the
Smartstream G1.0/Smartstream G1.2
assembly plant can identify it as auto-
matic transmission 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 transmission
fluid will begin to look darker. The colour
may eventually appear light brown.
Use only the specified automatic trans-
mission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
lubricants and capacities" on page 9-9.)
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Changing the automatic trans-
The reservoir is translucent so that you
mission fluid
can check the level with a quick visual
Have the automatic transmission fluid
inspection.
changed by a professional workshop
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Plain water may be used if washer fluid
Kia dealer/service partner.
is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antifreeze characteristics in
cold climates to prevent freezing.
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Related Topics

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Engine compartment Maintenance services Owner maintenance Scheduled maintenance service Explanation of scheduled maintenance items Engine oil Engine coolant ((Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI, smartstream G1.0/G1.2) Checking the coolant level Changing the coolant Brake/clutch fluid Washer fluid Parking brake Air cleaner ((Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI) Air cleaner (Smartstream G1.0/G1.2) Climate control air filter Wiper blades Battery Tyres and wheels Fuses Light bulbs Appearance care Emission control system

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