2016 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID open hood

• 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.
NOTE:
The high-voltage full discharge takes approximately ten (10) minutes.
• 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 system
continuously.
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
disconnected, power controls will not operate.
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
(FRG–22) .
•

Disconnect the underhood fuse panel terminal connector for the high-voltage control system and
disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse Panel)
(FRG–25) .
•

Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove

Service Plug) (FRG–28) .
FRG–21

Primary Procedure
NO
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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)
(FRG–25)
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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FRG–22

Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse Panel)
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Before disconnecting the underhood fuse panel and the negative (-) battery cable, if
necessary, lower the windows, adjust the steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the
doors, etc. Once the underhood fuse panel and negative (-) battery cable are disconnected,
power controls will not operate.
1. Pull release handle (1) and pull up release lever (2) to open the hood.
2. Remove clips (A) and RH hood ledge cover (1) .NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
3.

Remove clips (A) and RH cowl cover (1) . AAYIA0205ZZ
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FRG–25

4. Disengage pawls (A) of underhood fuse panel cover and
remove underhood fuse panel cover (1) .
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
5.

Pull underhood fuse panel (1) out by hand and
disconnect terminal (black) connector (A) .
NOTE: : Arrow in illustration depicts vehicle front
direction.
6.

If you cannot identify the connector, disconnect all
connectors on the underhood fuse panel. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury or
death,

the rescuer should cover the fuse box and connectors with insulated tape or remove
the fuse panel and carry on his/her person.
7. 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) . A
1
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A
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OFF
ON AAYIA0203ZZ
FRG–26