Battery; Rear Axle - Chevrolet 2013 Corvette Owner's Manual

If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on the
vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately.

Battery

Refer to the replacement number on
the original battery label when a
new battery is needed.
For battery replacement, see your
dealer or the service manual. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering
Information on page 13 17.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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 75 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Some vehicles have a battery
maintainer package. Follow the
instructions provided with the
battery maintainer package to keep
the battery charged when the
vehicle is not in use. For vehicles
without a battery maintainer, see the
following information.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
See Power Window Initialization in
Power Windows on page 2 16.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Vehicle Care
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.

Rear Axle

When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check rear axle fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and
repaired.
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