2009 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 269

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear, pausing for about three seconds in each one. Then, position the shift lever in P (Park). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The transmission fluid dipstick handle has this symbol on it, and is located near the rear of the engine compartment. 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Reinstall it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be within the crosshatched area. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, reinstall the dipstick back in all the way. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. 5-31