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Damaged Vehicle Storage
• Ensure the damaged vehicles remain in an open area instead of inside a garage or other enclosed
building.
• Do not store a severely damaged vehicle with a lithium iron phosphate battery within 50 feet of any
occupied structure or vehicle.
• Make sure the passenger and cargo compartments remain ventilated.
• Regularly inspect damaged vehicles for fluid leaks, sparks, smoke, flames, gurgling or bubbling sounds
from the high voltage battery and call 911 if any of these are detected.
High Volt Battery Handling & Storage
Handling:
• Do not open or disassemble the batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of varying size or chemicals.
• Do not connect the positive and negative battery terminals with conductive material.
Storage:
• Batteries should be stored in a well-ventilated area with sufficient clearance between batteries and walls.
• Store the batteries in a cool area (below 30℃) away from moisture.
• Keep the batteries away from sources of heat and open flames.
Component Index
The following provides a description and basic function of the vehicle’s electronic system components:
• Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) – A PTC heater provides the heat source in an electric
vehicle and is safer and more reliable than a traditional heater.
• Air Conditioning Compressor – This component can affect the high voltage interlock circuit if/when
the high voltage cable supplying the component with power is disconnected.
• Inlet Charging Port – An opening where the charging cable can be plugged-in to recharge the HV
battery from a charge station.
• Auxiliary Drive System (3 in 1) – There are three major components in this one device: (1) the On-
Board Charger (OBC). (2) the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and (3) the DC-to-DC Converter. These
components can be controlled independently through CAN or analog inputs to power vehicle devices,
as well as charge both the high and low voltage batteries.
• 12 Volt Battery – Lead acid composition that provides all 12-volt electrical storage for the vehicle.
• Manual Service Disconnect (MSD) – Uses a two-stage release tab. When removed, this component
provides a way to safely disconnect the high voltage battery from related components.
• High Voltage Battery – Lithium iron phosphate composition that provides high voltage electrical
storage for the vehicle.
• Motor Control Unit (MCU) – Converts high voltage battery pack (DC) current to (AC) current to power
the high voltage drive motor.
• High Voltage Drive Motor – This motor is a liquid cooled, 3-phase AC, permanent magnet
synchronous motor. This component converts electrical energy from the high voltage battery to
mechanical energy that is delivered to the rear wheels via the rear axle.
• High Voltage Cables – These cables can be identified by their large size and orange insulated casing.
Provide high voltage connections between the various high voltage components on this vehicle
described here.
• 12 Volt Cables – Provides a path for electricity to flow to various low-voltage electrical components from
the 12-volt system including items like: windshield wipers, headlights, taillights, radio, etc.
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