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• Repositioning the steering wheel:
The Altima Hybrid is equipped with a tilting telescopic steering column. To adjust the tilt: pull the lever (1) all the
way toward you and adjust the steering wheel up or down
in the desired direction (2). Release the lever after the
desired position has been achieved.
To adjust the telescopic position: pull the lever (1) all the
way toward you and adjust the steering wheel forward or
backward (3) into the desired position. Release the lever
after the desired position has been achieved.
Fire
Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as recommended by NFPA, IFSTA,
or the National Fire Academy (USA).
• Extinguishing agent
Water has been proven to be a suitable extinguishing agent.
• Initial fire attack
Perform a fast, aggressive fire attack.
Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas.
Attack teams may not be able to identify an Altima Hybrid until the fire has been knocked down
and overhaul operations have commenced.
• Fire in a high voltage battery
Should a fire occur in the Ni-MH high voltage battery, attack crews should utilize a water stream
or fog pattern to extinguish any fire within the trunk EXCEPT for the high voltage battery.
When allowed to burn themselves out, the Altima Hybrid Ni-MH battery modules burn rapidly and can quickly
be reduced to ashes except for the metal.
Offensive fire attack
Flooding the Altima Hybrid high voltage battery is not
recommended due to the battery case design and
location preventing the responder from properly, and safely, applying water through the available vent
openings. Therefore, it is recommended that the incident commander allow the Altima Hybrid high voltage
battery to burn itself out.
Normally
, flooding a Ni-MH high voltage battery with copious amounts of water at a safe distance will
effectively control the high voltage battery fire by cooling the adjacent Ni-MH battery modules to a point below
their ignition temperature. The remaining modules on fire, if not extinguished by the water, will burn themselves
out.
Defensive fire attack
If the decision has been made to fight the fire using a def ensive attack, the fire attack crew should pull back a
safe distance and allow the Ni-MH battery modules to burn themselves out. During this defensive operation,
fire crews may utilize a water stream or fog pattern to protect exposures or to control the path of smoke.
DANGER:
•
Never breach or remove the high voltage battery under any circumstances, including fire. Doing
so could result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
• The Ni-MH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues. To
avoid injury by coming in contact with the electrolyte, wear proper personal protective equipment.
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Jump Starting
1. Locate the HEV fusible link box located behind the engine air
cleaner.
2. Push the tab (A) in and lift up to remove the lid and expose the
remote positive (+) battery terminal (B).
DANGER:
• The engine may start at any time without warning when the ignition is on and the Hybrid System is
in the READY mode. When jump starting keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away from
fans, belts and any other parts that can move to avoid personal injury.
• If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage the vehicle.
• Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks and flames
away from the battery.
• Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing or painted surfaces. Battery
fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid solution which can cause severe burns. If the fluid should come
into contact with anything, immediately flush the contacted area with water.
• Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles
or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
• Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause serious injury.
• The vehicle has an automatic engine cooling fan. It could come on at any time. Keep hands and
other objects away from it.
• Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging
system and cause personal injury.
