ESP NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2008 L32A / 4.G First Responders Guide
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Foreword..................................................................................................................................................- 3-
About theNissan Altima Hybrid..............................................................................................................- 4-
AltimaHybridIdentification.....................................................................................................................- 5-
VIN Location..............................................................................................................................................- 5-
Engine Compartment.................................................................................................................................- 6-
Exterior......................................................................................................................................................- 7-
Interior.......................................................................................................................................................- 7-
Hybrid System Locations and Descriptions...........................................................................................- 8-
Battery Information..................................................................................................................................- 9-
Low Voltage Battery...................................................................................................................................- 9-
High Voltage Battery..................................................................................................................................- 9-
High Voltage BatterySpecifications.........................................................................................................- 10-
High Voltage Battery Recycling................................................................................................................- 10-
High Voltage Safety System.....................................................................................................................- 11-
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and Seat Belt Pre-tensioners................................................- 13-
Emergency Response............................................................................................................................- 14-
Vehicle Cut Sheet....................................................................................................................................- 15-
Extrication................................................................................................................................................- 16-
Alternative High Voltage System Shut Down Procedure..........................................................................- 19-
Fire..........................................................................................................................................................- 21-
Recovery/recyclingof the Ni-MH high voltage battery..............................................................................- 22-
Spills........................................................................................................................................................- 22-
First Aid....................................................................................................................................................- 23-
Submersion..............................................................................................................................................- 23-
Roadside Assistance.............................................................................................................................- 24-
Towing.....................................................................................................................................................- 24-
Fuel-Filler Door Opener...........................................................................................................................- 24-
Spare Tire................................................................................................................................................- 24-
Jump Starting...........................................................................................................................................- 25-
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Foreword
Nissan released theNissan Altima Hybridin North America in January of 2007. The Nissan Altima Hybrid runs
onconventional gasolineand a traction motor. The basic vehicle systems and featuresof the Altima Hybrid are
the same as those of the conventionalAltima, except where noted in this guide. This First Responder’s Guide
was published to help educate and assist first responders inthe safe handling of the Altima Hybrid and its
technology.
A high voltage batteryis used to power thetractionmotor, generator, electricair conditioningcompressor,
voltage converter, and inverter unit. A separate 12volt battery is used to power other electrical devices such as
the radio, horn, headlamps, and instrument cluster gauges. A number of safeguards have beendesigned to
ensure that the high voltage Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)battery is kept safe and secure in the event of an
accident.
TheAltimaHybridutilizes both low and high voltagesystems:
Low voltage system
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Emergency Response
On arrival, first responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents.
Emergencies involving the Altima Hybrid may be handled like other automobiles, except as noted in these
guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion.
DANGER:
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Overhaul
During overhaul, immobilize and disable the vehicle if not already done. Refer to the high voltage electrical
system disable procedure located in Extrication. The high voltage battery cover shouldneverbe breached or
removed under any circumstances, including fire. Doing so may result in severe electrical burns, shock and/or
electrocution.
Recovery/recyclingoftheNi-MH high voltagebattery
Clean up of the high voltage battery can be accomplished by the vehicle recovery crew without further concern
of runoff or spillage. For information regarding recycling of thehigh voltage battery, contact the nearestNissan
dealer or Nissan customer assistance at: United States: 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261) or inCanada:
1-800-387-0122.
Spills
The Altima Hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in other non-hybridNissan vehicles, with
the exception oftheNi-MH electrolyte used in thehigh voltagebattery.TheNi-MH battery electrolyte is a
caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues.The electrolyte, however, is absorbed in the cell
plates and should not normally spill or leak out even if a battery module is cracked.Both the metal batterycase
and the plastic battery modules could be breached if a catastrophic crash occurred.
To neutralize a lead-acid battery electrolyte spill, a diluted boric acid solution or vinegarcan be used to
neutralize aNi-MH battery electrolyte spill similar tothe use of baking soda.
NOTE:
Electrolyte leakage from the high voltage battery is unlikely due to the batteryconstruction and the amount of
available electrolyte contained within theNi-MH modules. Any spillage would not warrant a declaration asa
hazardous material incident. Firstresponders should follow the recommendations as outlined in this
emergency response guide.
In an emergency,Nissan Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)are available by contacting:
United States: CHEMTREC at 1-800-424-9300
Canada: CANUTEC at *666 or 1-613-996-6666 (collect)
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First Aid
Emergency responders may not be familiar with aNi-MH electrolyte exposure when rendering aid to a patient.
Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except in a catastrophic crash or through improper handling. Utilize the
following guidelinesin the event of exposure.