2009 Pontiac G3 Owner's Manual - Page 224

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to drive longer. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again. 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 range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. 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. Locate the automatic transmission dipstick which is located toward the front of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick. The fluid should be between MIN (A) and MAX (B) mark of the hot area of the dipstick. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 5-20