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Optima PHEV Main Electric Systems
High Voltage Orange Cabling
The High Voltage cabling is orange per SAE standard. Orange cables run under the floor
of the vehicle and connect the High Voltage
b
attery to the HPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter,
OBC and other High Voltage components in front of the vehicle.
Orange cables or Orange shielding underhood, under-floor or in the battery compartment
identify the vehicle as an electric vehicle.
Never cut or disconnect the high voltage orange cabling and connectors without first
disabling the system by removing the safety plug.
Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle. Never touch
the wires, cables, connecters, or any electric components before disabling the
system, to prevent injury or death due to electrical shock.
Failure to follow these instructions can lead to death by electrical shock.
High Voltage Cables
The OBC is the battery charging equipment that
converts external AC to DC to charge the high voltage
battery.
On-Board Charger (OBC)
