2016 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID engine

NOTE:
The
engine must not be running at this time. If the engine has restarted, repeat the previous
steps.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Unbuckle the seat belt and open the driver door. The READY indicator should remain ON
and

the engine should not be running.
11. Turn ON electric devices such as headlamps, A/C (set to the coldest temperature) and rear window defogger to discharge the high-voltage battery. Discharge is complete when the
READY indicator (B) (green) turns OFF, and the hybrid system warning indicator (C)
(orange)

turns ON.
12.
Move shift selector into the Park (P) position and 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.
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 can only
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. A B
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3-4.5 High-voltage Battery Damage And Fluid Leaks
The high-voltage battery contains electrolyte solution. To avoid exposure to electrolyte
solution
and serious personal injury, always wear appropriate solvent resistant Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and read the following precautions:
• Electrolyte solution is a skin irritant.
• Electrolyte solution is an eye irritant – If contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and
see a doctor immediately.
• If electrolyte leak occurs, wear appropriate solvent resistant PPE and use a dry cloth to clean up the spilled electrolyte. Be sure to adequately ventilate the area.
• Electrolyte solution is highly flammable.
• Electrolyte liquid or fumes that have come into contact with water vapors in the air will create an oxidized substance. This substance may irritate skin and eyes. In these cases,
rinse with plenty of water and see a doctor immediately.
• Electrolyte fumes (when inhaled) can cause respiratory irritation and acute intoxication. Move to fresh air and wash mouth with water. See a doctor immediately.
In cases of battery case breach or electrolyte leakage, contact the fire department immediately. If you must
walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder of the fact that the vehicle is a hybrid vehicle
and contains a high-voltage system and warn all others.
High-voltage Battery Electrolyte Solution Characteristics: • Clear in color
• Sweet odor
• Similar viscosity to water
• Since the high-voltage battery is made up of many small sealed battery modules, electrolyte solutionleakage should be minimal.
NOTE:
Other fluids in the vehicle (such as engine oil, washer fluid, brake fluid, coolant, etc.) are
the same as those in a conventional vehicle.
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4-1 Jump Starting Procedures
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Jumper cable connections under the hood of the Q50 HYBRID are not connected directly to
a battery. They are connected to chassis ground and a fuse box terminal. Refer to the
following instructions and the above illustration. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle (A) , position the two vehicles (A and B) to bring the12-volt battery and fuse box into close proximity to each other.
DO NOT allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever the P (Park) position. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
3. Remove fuse box cover on the Q50 HYBRID and connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated () .
For models with a steering wheel lock mechanism:
If the 12-volt battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be
turned. Supply power using jumper cables before pushing the ignition switch and disengaging
the steering lock. • Always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (-) to body ground (for example,
as
illustrated) , not to the 12-volt battery.
• Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal.
• If the hybrid system does not start right away, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait ten (10) seconds before trying again.
4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle (A) and let it run for a few minutes.
5. Start the hybrid system of the vehicle being jump started (B) . A
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35. Follow the procedure below to remove the battery pack from inside the trunk room.
a. Attach carabiners (A) of sufficient capacity to hold battery weight, in the positions as shown
in the figure, then connect a belt slinger (B) to it. DANGER
Touching high-voltage components without wearing appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment

(PPE) will cause electrocution.
b. Slightly lift battery pack by using an engine crane (A) . DANGER
Touching high-voltage components without wearing
appropriate

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will
cause electrocution.
c. Remove the bracket RH (1) . A B
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d. Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the
trunk room. • Be careful that the engine crane does not contact
the
trunk lid.
• Apply protection so that no scratches or other damage occurs on the vehicle body or trunk lid.
36. Move battery pack to the workbench and place it with the upper battery cover up. To avoid battery pack damage, gently lower battery pack when setting it on its side.
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High-voltage Battery Recycling
The high-voltage battery is recyclable. For information regarding recycling of the high-voltage battery,
contact the nearest INFINITI retailer or Infiniti Consumer Affairs at: United States: 1-800-662-6200 or in
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