Vehicle Care 9-27BatteryRefer to the replacement numbershown on the original battery labelwhen a new battery is needed. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 9‑6 for battery location.{ DANGERBattery posts, terminals, andrelated accessories contain leadand lead compounds, chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.Vehicle Storage{ WARNINGBatteries have acid that can burnyou and gas that can explode.You can be badly hurt if you arenot careful. See Jump Starting onpage 9‑101 for tips on workingaround a battery withoutgetting hurt.Infrequent Usage: Remove theblack, negative (−) cable from thebattery to keep the battery fromrunning down.Extended Storage: Remove theblack, negative (−) cable from thebattery or use a battery tricklecharger.All-Wheel DriveTransfer CaseWhen to Check and ChangeLubricantThe transfer case is filled with oilduring manufacture, which thendoes not require changing. It is notnecessary to regularly check thetransfer case fluid unless there is aleak suspected or an unusual noiseis heard. A fluid loss could indicatea problem. It is recommended tohave the transfer case serviced atyour dealer/retailer by trainedservice technicians.