2015 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID trunk

1. About the INFINITI Q50 HYBRID
This hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uses two types of batteries. One is a 12-volt battery that is the same as
the battery in vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. The 12-volt battery is located behind
the rear seat back with battery cable access through the trunk area. The other is the high voltage battery for
the traction motor which propels the vehicle. The high voltage battery is located behind the rear seat back
with service plug access through the trunk area.
When the high voltage battery level is low, engine output is used to generate power from the traction motor
and charge the high voltage battery. Additionally, the vehicle system can recharge the high voltage battery
by converting driving force into electricity while the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill.
This is called regenerative charging.DG–5

1-1.2 Interior
Interior components referenced in this manual are as follows:A. Assist charge gauge B. Energy flow display *1 C. READY indicator (green)
D. Energy flow display *1 E. Trunk lid release switch F. Hood release handle
G. START/STOP switch and ON
indicator lamp (orange) H. Trunk release power cancelswitch
*1: This screen may not be displayed due to customer settings.
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2. Basic High Voltage Information
2-1 Battery Information
The Q50 HYBRID utilizes two batteries in order to supply both high and low voltage.
2-1.1 12-Volt Battery• The Q50 HYBRID contains a conventional lead-acid12-volt battery.
• The 12-volt battery is located in the trunk, on the left side, concealed by a trim cover (A) .
• The 12-volt battery is charged by the high voltage battery through the DC/DC converter.
2-1.2 High Voltage Battery • The Q50 HYBRID contains a high voltage battery.
• The high voltage battery is mounted in the trunk areabehind the rear seat, enclosed in a metal case and
concealed by trim cover.
• The high voltage battery stores energy at approximately 346 - 400 volts DC.
• A vent hose is provided to exhaust gasses outside the vehicle if necessary.
• An air vent (A) is located on the rear left hand lower C-pillar trim for battery cooling.
The high voltage battery supplies power to the following: • High voltage harnesses
• DC/DC converter
• Traction motor inverter
• Traction motor
• Electric air conditioner compressor
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No. Component Location Description High voltage Battery
Trunk area (behind
rear seat back) The high voltage battery stores and outputs
DC power (Maximum voltage 400V) needed to
propel the vehicle.
DC/DCConverter Trunk area (mounted
to top of high voltagebattery) The DC/DC converter reduces the voltage of
the high voltage battery to provide power to
the 12-volt battery in order to operate the
vehicle’s electric components (headlights,
audio system, etc.) .
Service Plug Trunk area (below
parcel shelf; behind
access door in trimpanel) This is used to disable the high voltage system.
12-volt Battery Trunk area (left side
behind trim panel) A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the
low voltage devices.
High VoltageHarnesses Trunk area (on high
voltage battery) ,
under floor pan,
engine compartment Orange-colored power cables carry high DC
voltage between each of the high voltagecomponents.
Electric AirConditionerCompressor Engine compartment
(front driver side)
Air conditioner compressor
2-3 High Voltage Battery Pack Specifications
High Voltage Battery Specifications
High voltage battery voltage 346V (400V max.)
Number of high voltage battery modules in the pack 12 modules (96 cells)
High voltage battery module voltage 28.8V each
High voltage battery dimensions
29.63 x 17.81 x 14.85 in. (752.5 x 452.4 x 377.1 mm)
High voltage battery weight 108.05 lbs (49 kg)
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2-5 High Voltage Safety System
The high voltage safety system is intended to help keep vehicle occupants and emergency responders safe
from high voltage electricity.• A high voltage fuse provides short circuit protection inside the high voltage battery.
• The high voltage safety system is insulated from the metal chassis.
• Positive and negative high voltage power cables are connected to the high voltage battery and arecontrolled by normally open system main relays (SMR1 and SMR2) . When the vehicle is shut off,
the relays stop electrical flow from leaving the high voltage battery. However, it can take
approximately ten (10) minutes for the high voltage capacitor to fully discharge.
• The high voltage system and high voltage capacitor may remain powered for up to
approximately 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off. Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) must always be worn when touching or working on high voltage components
to avoid risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury or death.
• The high voltage battery retains high voltage at all times. PPE must always be worn when touching or working on high voltage components to avoid risk of electrical shock and
severe personal injury or death.
• A ground fault monitor continuously monitors for high voltage leakage to the metal chassis while the vehicle is running. If a malfunction is detected, the HPCM (hybrid powertrain control module) will
illuminate the hybrid system warning lamp
in the instrument cluster.
• The high voltage battery relays (SMR1 and SMR2) will automatically open to stop the electrical flow in front, side or certain rear collisions that are sufficient enough to activate the supplemental
restraint system (SRS) .
Trunk
Junction Box High Voltage Battery
System main relay 1
Service Plug (With Fuse)
System main relay 2
Transmission
Traction Motor Traction Motor
Inverter
(With built in high
voltage capacitor) Electric
Compressor DC/DC
Converter
Engine Compartment
HPCM
(Hybrid Powertrain Control Module)
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3-4 How to Handle a Damaged Vehicle
3-4.1 High Voltage System Shut-Down Procedure
Any of the following procedures can shut down the high voltage system. The dismantling operation canonly
begin after shutting down the high voltage system. If the vehicle is heavily damaged, for example the high
voltage battery is deformed, broken or cracked, appropriate PPE must always be used and the high voltage
battery and high voltage components must not be touched.
DANGER
•Failure to properly shut down the high voltage system before the dismantling
procedures are performed will result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
To prevent serious injury or death, NEVER touch high voltage harnesses or components
without always wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) . PPE must
always be worn when touching or working on high voltage components.
•When contact with high voltage components or high voltage harnesses is
unavoidable, or when there is risk of such contact, you must always wear appropriate
PPE. PPE must always be worn when touching or working on high voltage components.
•The vehicle contains parts that contain powerful magnets. If a person who is wearing
a pacemaker or other medical device is close to these parts, the medical device may be
affected by the magnets. Such persons must not perform work on the vehicle.
• Be sure to verify that the READY
indicator is off (if possible) , and the high voltage
system is stopped.
• After the high voltage system is shut down, please wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor. While waiting, do not operate any
vehicle functions.
• After shutting down the high voltage system and removing the 12-volt battery negative (-) terminal, wait at least three (3) minutes to discharge the air bag capacitor. Even though
the 12-volt battery negative (-) is disconnected, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
air bag maintains voltage at least three (3) minutes. During this time, there is a possibility
of sudden SRS air bag inflation due to harness short circuit or damage and it may cause
serious injuries.
• The 12V system will remain active even after the 12-volt battery negative (-) terminal is removed while the high voltage system is active.This is because the charging system
will not shut down and power will be supplied to the 12V system and high voltage systemcontinuously.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the steering
column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, open the trunk, etc. as required. Once the 12-volt battery is
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Powering Down the High Voltage System
The high voltage system can be shut down with any 1 of the following procedures:• Turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to
Primary Procedure
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• Remove the fuse for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse Panel) (DG–24).
• Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove Service Plug) (DG–27)
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Primary Procedure
NOTE: Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust
the steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12-volt battery is
disconnected, power controls will not operate.
1. If possible, check the READY
indicator status in the instrument cluster. If it is on, the high
voltage system is active.
2. Place the shift selector in the Park (P) position.
3. Push the ignition switch once to turn OFF the high voltage system. Verify that the READY indicator is off and
then continue to the next steps to open the trunk for
12-volt battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse
Panel) (DG–24)
4. If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except to
open the trunk as noted below) .
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ACC
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5. Open the trunk using any of the following:NOTE:
The trunk release power cancel switch must be in
the ON position in order for the trunk to be opened
using any of the methods below.
a. push-button switch on the lower LH side of theinstrument panel (ensure that the trunk release
power cancel switch is in the ON position) .
b. trunk button on the Infiniti Intelligent Key [press for longer than one (1) second].
c. trunk open request switch (located above license plate)*.
Method Shift Selector Position Ignition Switch Status
a P or N Any
b P OFF
c* 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.
OFF
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