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Foreword
Nissan released theNissan Altima Hybridin North America in January of 2007. The Nissan Altima Hybrid runs
onconventional gasolineand a traction motor. The basic vehicle systems and featuresof the Altima Hybrid are
the same as those of the conventionalAltima, except where noted in this guide. This First Responder’s Guide
was published to help educate and assist first responders inthe safe handling of the Altima Hybrid and its
technology.
A high voltage batteryis used to power thetractionmotor, generator, electricair conditioningcompressor,
voltage converter, and inverter unit. A separate 12volt battery is used to power other electrical devices such as
the radio, horn, headlamps, and instrument cluster gauges. A number of safeguards have beendesigned to
ensure that the high voltage Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)battery is kept safe and secure in the event of an
accident.
TheAltimaHybridutilizes both low and high voltagesystems:
Low voltage system
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8.Hold down the brake pedal and press the START button. The
vehicle instrument cluster will light up, and theREADYoperation
indicatorlight(green) will come ON.
9.After theREADYoperation indicatorlight(green)in the instrument
cluster comes ON, carefully disconnect the negative cable and
then the positive (+) cable.
10.Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes, as
it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
The high voltagebatteryCANNOT be jump started.
CAUTION:
