2013 INFINITI M HYBRID ignition

2-6 High Voltage Circuit Shut-Off System
This
vehicle is equipped with a system to shut off the current from the Li-ion battery by the following
methods: Service plug
Positioned in the center area of the Li-ion battery, this plug shuts off the out-
put
of high voltage when manually removed.
System main relays Controlled by the ignition switch, these relays are powered by the 12V sys- tem and shut off high voltage from the Li-ion battery.
Emergency shut-off sys-
tem In the case of a collision (air bag deployment, etc.) or certain system malfunc-
tions this system shuts off the high voltage from the Li-ion battery.
2-7 Preventing Electrical Shock 1. If it is necessary to touch any of the high voltage harnesses or components, always wearappropriate PPE (refer to 3-1 Preparation Items) . Shut off the high voltage system by referring to
3-3.1 High Voltage System Shut-Down Procedure.
2.

To avoid the risk of electrocution, do not touch the inside of the Li-ion battery with bare hands
after shutting off the high voltage system. The Li-ion battery maintains charge even though the
high voltage system is shut down.
3. Cover damaged high voltage components with insulated tape.
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4. Apply foot brake and press the ignition switch to turn the system ON. Confirm READY
indicator in instrument cluster turns ON.
a. If the engine starts, leave the engine on until idling stops.
b. If the engine does NOT start, move on to next step.
5. Remove the shift lock cover (A) using a suitable tool.
6. Push down the shift lock (B) as shown in the illustration.
7. Push the shift selector button (C) and move the shift selector to Neutral (N) position (D) while holding down
the shift lock.
NOTE:
DO NOT press accelerator or foot brake after
moving the shift selector to the Neutral (N)
position. Otherwise Li-ion battery will start to be
charged.
8. Release the parking brake.
9. Turn ON electric devices such as headlamps, A/C (set to the coldest temperature) and rear window defogger to discharge the high voltage battery. Allow approximately 15 minutes to
discharge. Discharge is complete when the READY indicator (B) (green) turns OFF and
the

hybrid system warning indicator (C) (orange) turns ON.
10. Press the ignition switch (A) to turn the system OFF.
Please contact following number if the vehicle could not be discharged. • 1-800-662-6200 (US) or 1-800-361-4792 (Canada)
• Hours of operation are 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Eastern, Central and Pacific time zones. AAYIA0067ZZ
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Primary Procedure
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Before disconnecting the 12V battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the
steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12V battery is disconnected,
power controls will not operate.
1. Check the READY indicator (A) status in the instrument cluster. If it is on, the high voltage systemis active.
2. Place the shift selector in the Park (P) position.
3. Push the ignition switch (B) once to turn OFF the high voltage system. Then verify whether the READY indicator (A) is off.
If the READY indicator (A) does not turn off, continue to the next steps to open the trunk for 12V
battery negative cable access.
4. If possible, keep the INFINITI Intelligent Key™ at least 5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except as noted
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5. Open the trunk using any of the following:
a. push-button switch (C) on the lower LH side of the instrument panel.
b. trunk button (D) on the INFINITI Intelligent Key™ [press for longer than one (1) second].
c. trunk open request switch (E) (located above license plate)*.
d. with the mechanical key (F) housed inside the INFINITI Intelligent Key™. Method
Shift Selector Position Ignition Switch Status
a
P or N Any
b POFF
c* Any Any
d Any Any
* You must have the INFINITI Intelligent Key™ within approximately 1 meter (3 feet) range of trunk request
switch to use the trunk open request switch function.
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Alternate Procedure 2
• Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate PPE to help
protect the dismantler from serious injury or death by electrical shock.
• Immediately cover the service plug socket with insulated tape. To avoid electric shock, DO NOT touch the terminals inside the socket. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury
or

death, the dismantler should carry the service plug on his/her person while work is
in progress.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the 12V battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the
steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12V battery is disconnected,
power controls will not operate.
1. Check the READY indicator (A) status in the instrument cluster. If it is on, the high voltage systemis active.
2. Place the shift selector in the Park (P) position.
3. Push the ignition switch (B) once to turn OFF the high voltage system. Then verify whether the READY indicator (A) is off.
If the READY indicator (A) does not turn off, continue to the next steps to open the trunk for 12V
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4. If possible, keep the INFINITI Intelligent Key™ at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except as noted
below) .
5. Open the trunk using any of the following: a. push-button switch (C) on the lower LH side of the instrument panel.
b. trunk button (D) on the INFINITI Intelligent Key™ [press for longer than one (1) second].
c. trunk open request switch (E) (located above license plate)*.
d. with the mechanical key (F) housed inside the INFINITI Intelligent Key™. Method
Shift Selector Position Ignition Switch Status
a
P or N Any
b POFF
c* Any Any
d Any Any
* You must have the INFINITI Intelligent Key™ within approximately 1 meter (3 feet) range of trunk request
switch to use the trunk open request switch function. AAYIA0068ZZ
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3-3.3 Water Submersion
Damage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submerged vehicle
without appropriate PPE will result in serious injury or death from electrical shock. • The ignition switch of the submerged vehicle must be turned OFF first, if possible.
Then
the vehicle must be completely out of the water and drained to avoid electrical
shock.
• Always wear appropriate PPE and remove/drain water before removing the service
plug
when working on a vehicle after a fire or submersion to avoid electrical shock.
• If the vehicle is in the water, to avoid electrical shock do not touch the high voltage
components,
harnesses or service plug.
3-3.4 Vehicle Fire • Always utilize full PPE and self-contained breathing apparatus during fire fighting
operations.
Smoke from a M35h HYBRID vehicle fire is similar to smoke from a
conventional vehicle fire.
• In the case of extinguishing a fire with water, large amounts of water from a fire hydrant (if possible) must be used. DO NOT extinguish fire with a small amount of water. In the event of a small fire, a Type ABC fire extinguisher may be used for an electrical fire
caused

by wiring harnesses, electrical components, etc. or oil fire.
In case of vehicle fire, contact fire department immediately and extinguish the fire if possible. If you must
walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder or a rescue person of the fact that the vehicle is
a hybrid vehicle that contains a high voltage system and warn all others.
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4. Jump Starting
T
o start the hybrid system with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a 12V battery explosion, resulting in severe
personal

injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle.
Jump starting provides power to the 12V system to allow the electrical systems to operate. The electrical
systems must be operating to allow the Li-ion battery to be charged. Jump starting does not charge the
Li-ion battery.
Discharged 12V battery may cause the following issues: • The instrument cluster cannot be displayed while the ignition switch is turned ON. (The hybridsystem cannot start.)
• Headlamps, horn, etc. are weak. • To avoid electrical shock, the high voltage Li-ion battery CANNOT be jump started.
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Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the 12V battery. Keep all
sparks and flames away from the 12V 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 that can cause severe burns. If
the fluid comes into contact with anything, immediately flush the contacted area with
water.
• The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can damage the vehicle.
• Whenever working on or near a 12V 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 12V battery when jump starting.
• Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause serious injury.
• M35h HYBRID is equipped with an automatic cooling fan. It could come on at any time. Keep hands and other objects away from it.
• Always follow the jump starting instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the DC/DC converter and cause personal injury.
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