2005 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - Page 220

6 DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE 14 CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC) G110A01E-AAT G110D02O-AAT Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. ! To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level CAUTION: NOTE: Automatic transaxle fluid is basically red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns darkish red gradually. It is a normal condition and you should not judge the need to replace based upon the changing color. You must replace the automatic transaxle fluid in accordance with intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in section 5. Use of aftermarket ATF additives may cause damage to the automatic transaxle. Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co., If you are having your vehicle serviced at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer, verify ATF is used for your vehicle. G110C01JM-AAT Transaxle Fluid Capacity HJM3018 The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is 8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters). G110B04A-AAT ! Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III DIAMOND ATF SP-III SK ATF SP III or other brands approved by Hundai Motor Co,. Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is not covered by your new vehicle limited warranty. WARNING: Park the car on level ground with the parking brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at normal operating temperature and the engine idling. While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and move the gear selector lever from "P" to each of its other positions - "R", "N", "D" - and then return to "N" or "P". With the engine still idling: 1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands, long hair and clothing clear of any moving parts. The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at normal operating temperature. This means that the engine, radiator, exhaust system etc., are very hot so you should exercise great care not to burn yourself during this procedure.