Pontiac 2000 Sunfire Owner's Manual page 270

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
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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.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
3. Check both sides of
the dipstick, and
read the lower
level. The fluid
level must be in the
-
cross hatched area.