Kia Soul: Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) - Explanation of scheduled maintenance items - MaintenanceKia Soul: Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

Inspect the manual transaxle fluid according to the maintenance schedule.

✽ NOTICE

Automatic transaxle fluid color is basically red. As the vehicle is driven, the automatic transaxle fluid will begin to look darker. It is the normal condition and you should not judge the need to replace the fluid based upon the changed color.

CAUTION The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. Use only specified automatic transaxle fluid.

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