2015 INFINITI QX60 HYBRID service

4-2 TOOLS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–23
4-3 TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–23
4-3.1 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–23
4-3.2 TOWING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–24
4-3.3 USE OF VEHICLE EQUIPPED HOOKS FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS . . . . . . . RAG–25
4-4 JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND CHANGING A TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–28
5. STORING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–32
5-1 DANGER SIGN EXAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–32
5-2 REMOVING THE SERVICE PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–34
RAG–4

1. About the QX60 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 in the front of
the vehicle on the left side of the engine compartment. The other is the high voltage battery for the traction
motor which propels the vehicle. The high voltage battery is located under the third row seating with service
plug access through the cargo area storage bin.
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.RAG–5

No. Component Location Description Service Plug Cargo area floor
(inside storage bin
behind access door) This is used to disable the high voltage system.
High VoltageBattery Cargo area floor
(under 3rd row
seating floor trim) The high voltage battery stores and outputs
DC power (Maximum voltage 144V) needed to
propel the vehicle.
Traction Motor
Engine compartment
(built-into thetransmission)Converts three-phase alternating current (AC)
power to drive power (torque) which propels
the vehicle.
Traction MotorInverter Engine compartment
(front driver side) Converts the DC power stored in the high
voltage battery to three-phase AC power and
controls motor torque (revolution) by regulating
the motor current. The inverter has a built in
high voltage capacitor.
12-Volt Battery Front of the vehicle
on the left side of the
engine compartment A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the
low voltage devices.
High VoltageHarness Cargo area (on high
voltage battery) ,
under floor, enginecompartment Orange-colored power cables carry high
DC voltage between each of the high voltagecomponents.
2-3 High Voltage Battery Pack Specifications
High Voltage Battery Specifications
High voltage battery voltage 144V
Number of high voltage battery modules in the pack 3 modules (40 cells)
High voltage battery module voltage 48V each
High voltage battery dimensions
36.31 x 22.07 x 6.52 in. (922.3 x 560.5 x 165.6 mm)
High voltage battery weight 62.4 lbs (28.3 kg)
RAG–12

3-5 Water Submersion
DANGER
Damage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submerged
vehicle without appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (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.
•
If the vehicle is in the water, to avoid electrical shock NEVER touch the high voltage
components, harnesses or service plug. PPE must always be worn when touching or
working on high voltage components.
Only first responders wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should shut down the vehicle.
After shut down, standard towing/recovery procedures can be used. Refer to
4-3 Towing (RAG–23).
3-6 Vehicle Fire
• Always utilize full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus during fire fighting operations. Smoke from a QX60 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. RAG–18

5. Storing the Vehicle
The service plug must be removed to shut down the high voltage system for storage.
Do not store a vehicle inside a structure. Keep the vehicle away from other vehicles if the
high voltage battery is severely damaged. There is possibility of delayed fire from a severely
damaged high voltage battery.
5-1 Danger Sign Example
If QX60 HYBRID needs to be stored or left unattended, the high voltage system must be shut down by
removing the service plug (refer to
5-2 Removing The Service Plug (RAG–34)) , and a sign put on the
vehicle indicating it is an electric vehicle with high voltage dangers. For example: RAG–32

5-2 Removing The Service Plug
DANGER
•Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect the responder from serious injury or death
by electrical shock.
•
Immediately cover the service plug socket with insulated tape. The high voltage
battery retains high voltage power even when the service plug is removed. To avoid
electric shock, NEVER touch the terminals inside the socket.
To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury
or death, the service plug should be securely stored away from the vehicle while the vehicle is
in storage.
1. If possible, check the READYindicator 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. Then verify whether the READY indicator
is off.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, continue to the
next steps.
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ACC
LOCK
(OFF)
ON
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RAG–34

d. If the liftgate cannot be opened with theinstrument panel switch, liftgate opener switch, or
key fob due to a discharged battery, follow thesesteps:
• Remove the cover (A) on the inside of the
liftgate.
• Move the lever (B) as illustrated to open liftgate.
* You must have the Infiniti Intelligent Key within approximately 1 meter (3 feet) range of
liftgate opener switch to use the liftgate opener switch function.
6. Open luggage board.
7. Open service plug access cover.A
B
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A
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RAG–36

8. Remove the service plug (A) by pulling the locking lever (B) , then pressing the locking tab (C)and rotating the handle (D) fully outward. Using the handle, pull the service plug (E) completely
out of its socket.
9. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high voltage capacitor
after the service plug has been removed.
10. Pull release handle (1) and pull up release lever (2) to open hood.
A
B
C
DE
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1
2
AAYIA0272ZZ
RAG–37