2016 INFINITI QX60 HYBRID service

4-3 TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-3.1 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–24
4-3.2 TOWING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–25
4-3.3 USE OF VEHICLE EQUIPPED HOOKS FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS . . . . . . . RAG–26
4-4 JACKING UP THE VEHICLE AND CHANGING A TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–28
5. STORING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–32 5-1 DANGER SIGN EXAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–32
5-2 REMOVING THE SERVICE PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAG–34
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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.
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No. Component
LocationDescription
Service
Plug Cargo area floor(inside storage bin
behind access door) This is used to disable the high-voltage sys-
tem.
High-Voltage
Battery Cargo area floor
(under 3rd row seat-
ing floor trim) The high-voltage battery stores and outputs
DC power (Maximum voltage 144V) needed to
propel the vehicle.
Traction Motor Engine compartment
(built-into the trans-
mission) Converts three-phase alternating current (AC)
power to drive power (torque) which propels
the vehicle.
Traction Motor
Inverter Engine compartment
(front driver side) Converts the DC power stored in the high-
voltage battery to three-phase AC power and
controls motor torque (revolution) by regulat-
ing 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 battery) ,
under floor, engine
compartment Orange-colored power cables carry high DC
voltage between each of the high-voltage
components.
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)
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3-4 Turning OFF the Ignition Switch
1. Check the READY indicator status. If it is ON, the high-voltage system is active.
2.

Press the ignition switch once to turn OFF the high-
voltage system. Then verify whether the READY indicator is OFF.
3.
If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle to prevent
accidentally turning ON the hybrid system while the
roadside assistance is in progress.
3-5 Water Submersion DANGER
Damage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submerged
vehicle
without appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock. •
The ignition switch of the submerged vehicle must be turned OFF first, if possible.
Then
the vehicle must be completely out of the water and drained to avoid electrical
shock.
• If the vehicle is in the water, to avoid electrical shock NEVER touch the high-voltage
components,
harnesses or service plug. PPE must always be worn when touching or
working on high-voltage components.
Only first responders wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should shut down the
vehicle. After shut down, standard towing/recovery procedures can be used.
Refer to 4-3 Towing (RAG–24)
. ACC
LOCK
(OFF)
ON
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5. Storing the Vehicle
The service plug must be removed to shut down the high-voltage system for storage.
Do
not store a vehicle inside a structure. Keep the vehicle away from other vehicles if the
high-voltage battery is severely damaged. There is possibility of delayed fire from a severely
damaged high-voltage battery.
5-1 Danger Sign Example
If QX60 HYBRID needs to be stored or left unattended, the high-voltage system must be shut down by
removing the service plug (refer to 5-2 Removing The Service Plug (RAG–34)) , and a sign put on the
vehicle

indicating it is an electric vehicle with high-voltage dangers. For example:
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5-2 Removing The 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 service plug should be securely stored away from the vehicle while the vehicle
is in storage.
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
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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
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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
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