2016 INFINITI QX60 HYBRID service

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.
FRG–5

No. Component
LocationDescription
Service
Plug Cargo area floor(inside storage bin
behind access door) This is used to disable the high-voltage system.
High-Voltage
Battery 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 compart-
ment (built-into the
transmission) Converts three-phase alternating current (AC)
power to drive power (torque) which propels
the vehicle.
Traction Motor
Inverter Engine compart-
ment (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 compart-
ment A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the
low voltage devices.
High-Voltage
Harness Cargo area (on
high-voltage bat-
tery) , under floor,
engine compartment Orange-colored power cables carry high DC
voltage between each of the high-voltage com-
ponents.
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)
FRG–12

2-5 High-Voltage Safety System
The
high-voltage safety system is intended to help keep vehicle occupants and emergency responders safe
from high-voltage electricity. • A high-voltage fuse provides short circuit protection inside the high-voltage battery.
• The high-voltage safety system is insulated from the metal chassis.
• Positive and negative high-voltage power cables are connected to the high-voltage battery and arecontrolled by normally open system main relays (SMR1 and SMR2) . When the vehicle is shut off,
the relays stop electrical flow from leaving the high-voltage battery. However, it can take
approximately ten (10) minutes for the high-voltage capacitor to fully discharge. • The high-voltage system and high-voltage capacitor may remain powered for up to
approximately
10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off. Appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) must always be worn when touching or working on high-voltage
components to avoid risk of electrical shock and severe personal injury or death.
• The high-voltage battery retains high-voltage at all times. Appropriate PPE must
always
be worn when touching or working on high-voltage components to avoid risk
of electrical shock and severe personal injury or death.
• A ground fault monitor continuously monitors for high-voltage leakage to the metal chassis while the vehicle is running. If a malfunction is detected, the HPCM (hybrid powertrain control module) will
illuminate the hybrid system warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
•

The high-voltage battery relays (SMR1 and SMR2) will automatically open to stop the electrical flow
in a front, side or certain rear collisions that are sufficient enough to activate the supplemental
restraint system (SRS) . HPCM
(Hybr

id Powertrain
Control Module) DC/DC
Converter
Service Plug
(With Fuse)
Traction Motor
Inverter
(With built in
High-Voltage capacitor)
Traction
Motor Junction Box
Transmission Engine Compartment
Cargo Area
High-Voltage Battery
System main relay 1
System main relay 2 AAYIA0166GB
FRG–14

2-6 High-Voltage Circuit Shut-Off System
This
vehicle is equipped with a system to shut off the current from the high-voltage battery by the following
methods: Service plug
Positioned in the right rear area of the high-voltage battery, this plug shuts off
the
output of high-voltage when manually removed.
System main relays
(located in the high-
voltage battery) Controlled by the ignition switch, these relays are powered by the 12-volt
system and shut off high-voltage from the high-voltage battery.
Emergency shut-off sys-
tem In the case of a collision (front and side collisions in which the air bags are
deployed, certain rear collisions) or certain system malfunctions this system
is designed to shut off the high-voltage from the high-voltage battery.
2-7 Preventing Electrical Shock 1. If it is necessary to touch any of the high-voltage harnesses or components, always wearappropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) [refer to 3-1 Preparation Items (FRG–17)].
Shut

off the high-voltage system by referring to 3-3.1 High-Voltage System Shut-Down
Procedure

(FRG–20) .
2.

To avoid the risk of electrocution, NEVER touch the inside of the high-voltage battery with bare
hands after shutting off the high-voltage system. The high-voltage battery maintains charge even
though the high-voltage system is shut down. PPE must always be worn when touching or
working on high-voltage components.
3. Cover damaged high-voltage components with insulated tape.
2-8 Emergency Medical Equipment
The high voltage system should not interfere with emergency medical equipment which must be used in or
near the vehicle at an accident scene.
FRG–15

Powering Down the High-Voltage System
The
high-voltage system can be shut down with any 1 of the following procedures:• Turn OFF the ignition switch and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Primary Procedure
(FRG–21) .
•

Remove the underhood fuse for the high-voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–23).
•

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

Service Plug) (FRG–25) .
Primary

Procedure
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

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 hood for
12-volt battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–23).
4.

If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle. AAYIA0191ZZ
ACC
LOCK
(OFF)
ON
AAYIA0271ZZ AAYIA0340ZZ
FRG–21

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 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 rescuer 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

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
step 4. AAYIA0191ZZ
ACC
LOCK
(OFF)
ON
AAYIA0271ZZFRG–25

d. If the liftgate cannot be opened with the
instrument panel switch, liftgate opener switch,
or key fob due to a discharged battery, follow
these steps:
• 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 in the cargo area using the handle (A) .
7. Open service plug access cover. A
B
AAYIA0316ZZ A
AAYIA0267ZZ AAYIA0268ZZ
FRG–27

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.
11. Remove traction motor inverter cover (1) . A
B C
D
E
AAYIA0202ZZ 1 2
AAYIA0272ZZ 1
AAYIA0273ZZ
FRG–28