When to Change LubricantRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to change the lubricant. See “ScheduledMaintenance” in the owner manual.What to UseRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids andLubricants” in the owner manual.Electrical SystemHigh Voltage Devices and Wiring{ WARNING:Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns,and even death. The high voltage systems in yourvehicle can only be serviced by technicians withspecial training.High voltage devices are identified by labels. Donot remove, open, take apart, or modify thesedevices. High voltage cable or wiring has orangecovering. Do not probe, tamper with, cut,or modify high voltage cable or wiring.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces thechance of fires caused by electrical problems.Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of theidentical size and rating.If you ever have a problem on the road and do not havea spare fuse, you can borrow one that has thesame amperage. Just pick some feature of the vehiclethat you can get along without, like the radio or cigarettelighter, and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.The vehicle also has a special fuse in the battery boxfor the 300-volt batteries. If this fuse has failed andneeds to be replaced, the vehicle will be disabled andyou will need to have the vehicle repaired by yourdealer/retailer. Do not attempt to self-service this fuse.6-24