2014 Chevrolet SS Owner Manual - Page 303

Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 10-21 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Vehicle Storage { 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 10-69 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. How to Check Lubricant What to Use To add lubricant when the level is low or to completely refill after draining, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Then fill to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the required lubricant. Starter Switch Check { Warning 1. Fill Plug Hole 2. Drain Plug Hole When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.