key INFINITI Q50 HYBRID 2014 Dismantling Guide

6. Remove the shift lock cover (A) using a suitable tool.
7. Push down the shift lock (B) using mechanical keyas shown in the illustration.
8. Push the shift selector button (C) and move the shift selector to the Neutral (N) position (D) while holding
down the shift lock.
NOTE:
DO NOT press accelerator or foot brake after
moving the shift selector to the Neutral (N)
position. Otherwise Li-ion battery will start to becharged.
NOTE:
The engine must not be running at this time. If the engine has restarted, repeat the
previous steps.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Unbuckle the seat belt and open the driver door. The READY
indicator should remain ON
and the engine should not be running.
11. Turn ON electric devices such as headlamps, A/C (set to the coldest temperature) and rear window defogger to discharge the high voltage battery. Discharge is complete when the READY
indicator (B) (green) turns OFF, and the hybrid system warning indicator (C) (orange)
turns ON.
12. Move shift selector into the Park (P) position and press the ignition switch (A) to turn the system OFF.
Please contact following number if the vehicle could not be discharged. • 1-800-662-6200 (US) or 1-800-361-4792 (Canada)
• Hours of operation are 8am - 5pm (Monday-Friday) Eastern, Central and Pacific time zones.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
LOCK
ACC
(OFF)
ON
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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 12V battery. Refer to
Primary Procedure (DG–21).
• Disconnect the underhood fuse panel terminal connector for the high voltage control system and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse
Panel) (DG–24)
.
• Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12V battery. Refer to
Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove Service Plug) (DG–27)
.
Primary Procedure
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the 12V battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the
steering column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, etc. Once 12V 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
12V battery negative cable access.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, refer to
Alternate Procedure 1 (Disconnect Underhood Fuse
Panel) . (DG–24)
4. If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except to
open the trunk as noted below) .
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LOCK
ACC
(OFF)
ON
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5. 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) .
b. trunk button on the Infiniti Intelligent Key [press for longer than one (1) second].
c. trunk open request switch (located above license plate)*.
Method Shift Selector Position Ignition Switch Status
a P or N Any
b P OFF
c* Any Any
* 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.
OFF
ON
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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 12V 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 dismantling operation. Refer to
6. Dismantling Information (DG–40).
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4. If possible, keep the Infiniti Intelligent Key at least5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle (except to
open the trunk as noted below) .
5. 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.
b. trunk button on the Infiniti Intelligent Key [press for longer than one (1) second].
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OFF
ON
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c. trunk open request switch (located abovelicense plate)*.
Method Shift Selector Position Ignition Switch Status
a P or N Any
b P OFF
c* Any Any
* 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.
6. Open the 12V battery service access cover.
7. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it withinsulated tape.
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Vehicle Cut Sheet









Key
NEVER CUT-High
voltage component
12V Battery
Nissan North America, Version (1)
DANGER
1-800-662-6200 (US) or 1-800-361-4792 (Canada) Hours of Operation: 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Eastern, Central and Pacific Time Zones Infiniti Emergency Contact
Electric Air Conditioner Compressor
High voltage component
or harness (Can be cut
only after the high voltage
system shut-down procedure has been completed.)
Never cut high voltage components/batteries
for any reason. Death or serious personal injury will result.
Electric Air Conditioner Compressor Traction Motor
January 2014
Traction Motor
Inverter
High voltage
harness
High voltage (Li-ion)
battery 12V
battery
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4-2 Shift Selector Lever Lock Release
If the 12V battery is low or discharged, the selector lever cannot be moved from the Park (P) position. If a booster bat-
tery is not available, the selector lever lock can be manually released. To manually release the selector lever lock, perform
the following procedure:1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK or OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cover (A) using a suitable tool.
4. Push down the shift lock (B) using mechanical keyas shown in the illustration.
5. Push the selector lever button (C) and move the selector lever to the Neutral (N) position (D) while holding down
the shift lock.
A
B
C
D
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