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
(DG–22) .
•
Remove the underhood fuse for the high-voltage control system and disconnect the 12-volt battery.
Refer to Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses) (DG–24).
•
Remove the service plug and disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to Alternate Procedure 2
(Remove
Service Plug) (DG–26) .
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) (DG–24).
4.
If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least
5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle.P R N
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STOP LOCK
(OFF)
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5. Pull release handle located on the instrument panel and push the release lever under the hood
sideways to open hood.
6. Remove traction motor inverter 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 dismantling operation. Refer to 6. Dismantling Information (DG–39). AAYIA0422ZZ
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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.
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9. Pull release handle located on the instrument panel and push the release lever under the hood
sideways to open hood.
10. Remove traction motor inverter cover.
11. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it with insulated tape.
12. Perform the dismantling operation. Refer to 6. Dismantling Information (DG–39). AAYIA0422ZZ
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