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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–23) .
•
Remove the underhood fuse for the high-voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (FRG–25).
•
Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove
Service Plug) (FRG–27) .
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–25).
4.
If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least
5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle.P R N
D ACC
ENGINESTART
STOP LOCK
(OFF)
ON
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Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses)
NO
TE:
Before removing any fuses, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the steering column,
adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once fuses are removed, power controls will not
operate.
1. Pull release handle located on the instrument panel and push the release lever under the hoodsideways to open hood.
2. Release clips on the narrow ends of the fuse box cover and remove it. : Vehicle front AAYIA0422ZZ
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3. Remove IGCT RLY fuse (F/L IGCT RLY 50A) .
4.
If you cannot identify the correct fuse, remove all the
fuses. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of
electrical
shock and severe personal injury or death, the
rescuer should carry the fuse or fuses on his/her person
and cover the fuse box with insulated tape.
5. Remove traction motor inverter cover.
6. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it withinsulated tape.
7. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
after the fuse panel and battery cable have been disconnected.
8. Perform the first response action. F/L IGCT RLY 50A
(Red)
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