2016 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID cooling

2. Basic High-voltage Information
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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 A
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4. Jump Starting
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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 12-volt battery explosion, resulting in severe
personal

injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle.
Jump starting provides power to the 12-volt system to allow the electrical systems to operate. The electrical
systems must be operating to allow the high-voltage battery to be charged. Jump starting does not charge
the high-voltage battery.
Discharged 12-volt 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 battery CANNOT be jump started.
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Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the 12-volt battery. Keep all
sparks and flames away from the 12-volt battery. Make sure the vent tube is mounted.
• 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 12-volt 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 12-volt battery when jump starting.
• Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause serious injury.
• Q50 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 charging system and cause personal injury.
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High-voltage Battery Cooling System Exploded View
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: Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual vehicle
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Battery outlet duct C 2. Battery outlet duct B 3. Battery cooling fan
4. Battery outlet duct A 5. Battery inlet duct B6. Battery inlet duct A
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6-2.2 Removal Procedure
1. Discharge high-voltage battery. Refer to 3-3 Discharge Procedures (DG–18)
2. Remove the service plug. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug) (DG–26).
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Lift up seat cushion while pulling the seat cushion hook
levers, and then disengage seat cushion hook.
4. Remove seat cushion from vehicle.
5. Remove seat belt from seat belt hook.
6. Remove seatback fixing nuts (A) .
7. Lift up seatback, disengage seatback frame (B) from engaging portion (C) , and then remove seatback.
8. Remove battery inlet duct A and battery front duct. Refer to the high-voltage Battery Cooling System Exploded View in 6-2.1 Exploded View (DG–42). AAYIA0257ZZ
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