KIA Sedona 2006 - Manual (Page 306)

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Maintenance
AIR CLEANER
Element replacement
Have the air cleaner element checked
and replaced in accordance with the
maintenance schedule.
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) or N (Neutral).
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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WARNING - Engine
Driving without an air cleaner
encourages backfiring, which could
cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
CAUTION - Engine
Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in exces-
sive engine wear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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.
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