2016 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID instrument panel

2-4 High-voltage Safety Measures
Circuit insulation
The high-voltage positive (+) and negative (-) circuits are insulated
from the metal chassis.
Reducing the risk of electrocution The high-voltage components and harnesses have insulated cases or orange-colored coverings which provide insulation and easy
identification.
The high-voltage battery case is electrically connected to the vehicle
ground. This connection helps protect the vehicle occupants and
vehicle dismantlers from high-voltage electrical shock.
Identification The high-voltage components are labeled “WARNING” similar to the
label shown below. All high-voltage harnesses are coated in orange.
2-4.1 Warning Labels WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
To avoid serious injury, keep clear engine parts at all times. Engine ma\
y start at any time if the start switch and the the READY lamps
on the instrument panel are "ON". Make sure both lamps are "OFF" before \
working in the engine compartment. See Owners Manual.
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our éviter des blessures graves, assurez-vous que les témoins START SWITCH et READY dans le tableau de bord sont éteints
(OFF) avant d'entreprendre tout travail à I'intérieur du compart\
iment moteur. Le moteur peut démarrer à tout moment si le contacte\
ur
d'allumage est à la position ON et que les témoins READY du tablea\
u de bord sont allumés. Assurez-vous que les deux
témoins sont éteints avant de travailler dans le compartiment mote\
ur. Reportez-vous au manuel du conducteur.
BW A R N I N G / A V E R T I S S E M E N T / A C H T U N G
Make sure READY lamp is "OFF" before working in the

engine compartment.
Assurez-vous que les témoin READY est "OFF" avant de travailler dans le compartiment du moteur.
Bitte gehen Sie sicher, dass die READY-Kontrolleuchte "AUS" ist, bevor Sie jegliche Arbeit
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Primary Procedure
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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–23)
4. If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except to
open the trunk as noted below) . AAYIA0191ZZ
LOCK
ACC
(OFF)
ON
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5. Open the trunk using any of the following:
NO TE:
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 POFF
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.
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7. Open the trunk using any of the following:
NO TE:
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)*.
* 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.
NOTE:
If the electrical release does not work, the
trunk will have to be forced open.
OFF
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8. Open the 12-volt battery service access cover.
9.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it with
insulated tape.
10. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
after the fuse panel and battery cable have been disconnected.
11. Perform the dismantling operation. Refer to 6. Dismantling Information (DG–40).
Alternate

Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug) DANGER
• Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate Personal
Protective
Equipment (PPE) to help protect the dismantler 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 dismantler should carry the service plug on his/her person while work is in
progress.
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

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a. push-button switch on the lower LH side of the
instrument panel.
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 POFF
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.
NOTE:
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