2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual - Page 430

10-28 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. When to Check Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 to determine how often to check the lubricant. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. { WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑82 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.