2018 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID service

1. About the INFINITI Q50 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 behind the
rear seat back with battery cable access through the trunk area. The other is the high-voltage battery for the
traction motor which propels the vehicle. The high-voltage battery is located behind the rear seat back with
service plug access through the trunk area.
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
T
raction Motor Built-into the trans- mission Converts three-phase alternating current (AC)
power to drive power (torque) which propels
the vehicle.
High-voltage
Battery
Trunk area (behind
rear seat back) The high-voltage battery stores and outputs
DC power (Maximum voltage 400V) needed to
propel the vehicle.
DC/DC Converter Trunk area (mounted to top of high-
voltage battery) The DC/DC converter reduces the voltage of
the high-voltage battery to provide power to
the 12-volt battery in order to operate the
vehicle’s electric components (headlights,
audio system, etc.) .
Service Plug Trunk area (below
parcel shelf; behind
access door in trim
panel) This is used to disable the high-voltage system.
12-volt Battery Trunk area (left side
behind trim panel) A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the
low voltage devices.
High-voltage
Harnesses Trunk area (on high-
voltage battery) ,
under floor pan,
engine compartment Orange-colored power cables carry high DC
voltage between each of the high-voltage
components.
Electric Air Condi-
tioner Compressor
Engine compartment
(front driver side)Air conditioner compressor
2-3 High-voltage Battery Pack Specifications High-voltage Battery Specifications
High-voltage

battery voltage 346V (400V max.)
Number of high-voltage battery modules in the pack 12 modules (96 cells)
High-voltage battery module voltage 28.8V each
High-voltage battery dimensions 29.63 x 17.81 x 14.85 in.
(752.5 x 452.4 x 377.1 mm)
High-voltage battery weight 108.05 lbs (49 kg)
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
emergency responders 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.
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2-4.1 Warning Labels
The
following labels are applied to the air duct located in the engine compartment.
The following warning label is applied to the high-voltage battery located inside the luggage compartment
near the service plug access opening. 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.
P

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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• The high-voltage system and high-voltage capacitor may remain powered for up to
approximately 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off. 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. 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 front, side or certain rear collisions that are sufficient enough to activate the supplemental
restraint system (SRS) . Trunk
J

unction Box High-Voltage Battery
System main relay 1
Service Plug (With Fuse)
System main relay 2
Transmission
Traction Motor Traction Motor
Inverter
(With built in high- voltage capacitor) Electric
Compressor DC/DC
Converter
Engine Compartment DANGER
HPCM
(Hybr

id Powertrain
Control Module)
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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 center 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
system 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–21) .
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.
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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 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) .
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 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
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LOCK
ACC
(OFF)
ON
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6. Open the 12-volt battery service access cover.
7.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it with
insulated tape.
8. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
after the battery cable has been disconnected.
9. Perform the first response action. AAYIA0195ZZ
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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.
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 first response action. AAYIA0068ZZ
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