Originally Posted by Orient Express

That brings up a good point that has been addressed for quite a while. There are federal DOT rules about identifying cables that have high voltage. This is why all of the high-voltage cables & component connectors in the Civic and every other hybrid or electric for that matter have bright orange insulation. This is to warn a first responder that may not be familiar with the car that there is a potential danger.

If you are interested in keeping a copy in your glovebox, You can also download the Hybrid First Responders manual from Honda HERE.

As an aside, but along the same lines, all airbag component connectors, and cabling is yellow.