Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the lubricant.

- Fill Plug
- Drain Plug
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (1) 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 (1) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
When to Change Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and
do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new
battery is needed...
Front Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check the front axle fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is heard...
Other information:
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section.
The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter...
To sound the horn, press on the
steering wheel.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with
on it.
With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, turn the
band to select the wiper speed...
Categories
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the
vehicle is started.

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