2010 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 288

Maintenance ✽ NOTICE New automatic transaxle fluid should be red. The red dye is added so the assembly plant can identify it as automatic 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 Hyundai 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 the section 8.) WARNING - Transaxle fluid The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at normal 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. 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 malfunction and failure. WARNING - Parking brake To avoid sudden movement of the vehicle, apply parking brake and depress the brake pedal before moving the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE "COLD" range is for reference only and should NOT be used to determine transaxle fluid level. Changing the automatic transaxle fluid Have automatic transaxle fluid changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. 7 21