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Service and Maintenance – cont’d
Brake Fluid
b
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and as brake pads wear. Check the brake
id at least once a year. This is done by looking at the uid level in the plastic see-through reservoir on
the master cylinder. This level should be at or near the maximum line.
IMPORTANT
: If you use bra
that is not DOT-3 or DOT-4, you will cause permanent
damage to your brakes.
at has been drained from the system or that has
been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
WARNING
: Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to
fail.
Adding Fluid
1.
Carefully clean and remove th
e
cap from the reservoir.
2.
Fill the reservoir to the maximum line with a
DOT-3 or DOT-
IMPORTANT
: Do no
the reservoir above the maximum line.
Transaxle
Make sure the transmiss
level is just below the “F” mark. Do not ov
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
1.
Park the vehicle on level ground and set the
parking br
ly.
2.
Start and run engine until it is at normal operating
temperature.
3.
Press brake pedal rmly and move the gear
selector through all the gear positions.
4.
5.
Measure uid using the oil indicator markings.
Clean dipstick and reinsert fully.
6.
With the engine still idling, pull the dipstick out
again. If the uid is low, add enoug
uid so that
the oil level indicator is reading between “F” and
“L” marks. Do not ov
The nature of the GO-4’s usual work/duty cycle (much starting and stopping, slow speed, rst
and second gear operation) constitutes relatively severe operating environment.
Automatic Transmission Fluid : TRANSAXLE FLUID SK ATF SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV,
ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia Genuine ATF Sp-IV
Capacity: 5.5 US qts (5.2L)
Transmission
Dip Stick
Contact Westward Industries for Manuals and Documentation. Do not copy.
Place the gear selection lever in PARK position.
