Vehicle Care

Battery

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Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-4 for battery location.

Vehicle Storage

You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10-66 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.

All-Wheel Drive

When to Check Lubricant

It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.

Test yourself

A quick Chevrolet Captiva quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.