Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 262

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. If you have a
three speed
automatic
transaxle, the
handle on the
transaxle dipstick
is a red ring.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull
it
back out again.
3. Check both sides of
the dipstick, and
read the lower
level. The fluid
level must be in the
cross-hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.