NISSAN MURANO HYBRID 2016 3.G First Responders Guide

3-3 How to Handle a Damaged Vehicle at an Accident Scene
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If any air bags have deployed in the following 3 situations, the high-voltage (HV) system has
been designed to automatically shut off at the time of deployment.
The Nissan Murano HYBRID high-voltage system incorporates capacitors which are energized whenever
the high-voltage system is on. If the high-voltage system is shut down (either through one of the built-in
automatic mechanisms or manually through one of the procedures explained in this FRG) , the capacitors
will begin to gradually discharge. Complete discharge requires approximately 10 minutes after
high-voltage system shut down. It is within this period of time that responders must be most cautious.
When arriving to an incident involving an Nissan Murano HYBRID, the vehicle should be approached
with caution and inspected for the level of damage. In addition to overall vehicle condition (location and
severity of body damage, air bag deployment, etc.) , the high-voltage system should be assessed
specifically. The locations of the high-voltage component parts are illustrated in this FRG. Refer to
2-2 High-voltage-Related and 12-Volt-Related Component Locations and Descriptions (FRG–11).
Appropriate

personal protective equipment (PPE) must always be worn when approaching a vehicle of
unknown condition, as described in this FRG.
Situation 1) High-voltage (HV) system intact, occupants can be accessed without extrication tools
The HV system can be shut down by following the procedure in this guide, while wearing appropriate PPE.
After HV system shut down, occupant assistance operations can begin immediately, and no wait period
is necessary.
Situation 2) High-voltage (HV) system intact, occupants cannot be accessed without extrication tools
The HV system can be shut down by following the procedure in this guide, while wearing appropriate PPE.
After HV system shut down, absolute care must be taken never to cut through or damage any HV system
wiring, battery or components within approximately ten (10) minutes of HV system shut down,
but occupant assistance operations using extrication equipment can begin immediately. The locations of the
HV component parts are illustrated in this guide.
Situation 3) High-voltage (HV) system damaged
If there is any evidence that the HV system has been compromised (such as arcing/sparking, orange wiring
harnesses cut or damaged, HV component casings damaged, etc.) , the responder may still be at risk of
high-voltage exposure. The vehicle must be approached with extreme caution prior to initiating any system
shut down procedures or rendering assistance to occupants. Appropriate PPE must always be worn as
described in this guide, and the approximate ten (10) minute wait time must be observed after HV
system shut down in order to ensure the system is de-energized.
In rare situations where vehicle damage is very severe, HV system shut down procedures as described in
this guide may not work. In these instances extreme caution and appropriate risk management must be
followed to prevent shock or electrocution to the responder or occupant.
FRG–21

3-3.1 High-voltage System Shut-Down Procedure
Any
of the following procedures can shut down the high-voltage system. The first response operation can
only begin after shutting down the high-voltage system. If the vehicle is heavily damaged, for example the
high-voltage battery is deformed, broken or cracked, appropriate PPE must always be used and the high-
voltage battery and high-voltage components must not be touched. DANGER
• Failure to properly shut down the high-voltage system before the Emergency
Response
Procedures are performed will result in serious injury or death from
electrical shock. To prevent serious injury or death, NEVER touch high-voltage
harnesses or components without always wearing appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) . Appropriate PPE must always be worn when touching or working on
high-voltage components.
•
When contact with high-voltage components or high-voltage harnesses is
unavoidable, or when there is risk of such contact, you must always wear appropriate
PPE. PPE must always be worn when touching or working on high-voltage components. • The vehicle contains parts that contain powerful magnets. If a person who is wearing
a

pacemaker or other medical device is close to these parts, the medical device may be
affected by the magnets. Such persons must not perform work on the vehicle.
• Be sure to verify that the READY indicator is off (if possible) , and the high-voltage
system

is stopped.
• After the high-voltage system is shut down, please wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor. While waiting, do not operate any
vehicle functions.
NOTE:
The high-voltage full discharge takes approximately ten (10) minutes.
• After shutting down the high-voltage system and removing the 12-volt battery negative (-) terminal, wait at least three (3) minutes to discharge the air bag capacitor. Even though
the 12-volt battery negative (-) is disconnected, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
air bag maintains voltage at least three (3) minutes. During this time, there is a possibility
of sudden SRS air bag inflation due to harness short circuit or damage and it may cause
serious injuries.
• The 12-volt system will remain active even after the 12-volt battery negative (-) terminal is removed while the high-voltage system is active.This is because the charging system will
not shut down and power will be supplied to the 12-volt system and high-voltage system
continuously.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery terminal, if necessary, lower the windows, adjust the steering
column, adjust the seats, unlock the doors, open the liftgate, etc. as required. Once the 12-volt battery is
disconnected, power controls will not operate.
FRG–22

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
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ENGINESTART
STOP LOCK
(OFF)
ON
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FRG–23

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 first response action. AAYIA0422ZZ
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FRG–24

Alternate Procedure 1 (Remove Fuses)
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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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FRG–25

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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FRG–26

Alternate Procedure 2 (Remove Service Plug)
DANGER
• Do not remove the service plug without always wearing appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect the responder from serious injury or death
by electrical shock.
• Immediately cover the service plug socket with insulated tape. The high-voltage
battery
retains high-voltage power even when the service plug is removed. To avoid
electric shock, NEVER touch the terminals inside the socket. To avoid unintended reinstallation and risk of electrical shock and severe personal
injury
or death, the rescuer should carry the service plug on his/her person while work is
in progress.
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. Then verify whether the READY
indicator is off.
If the READY indicator does not turn off, continue to
step 4.
4. If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least 5 meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle.
PR N
D ACC
ENGINESTART
STOP LOCK
(OFF)
ON
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FRG–27

5. Open the center console and use a suitable tool to remove the service plug access cover.
6.
Remove the service plug (A)by pulling the locking lever (B), then pressing the locking tab (C)
and rotating the handle (D)fully outward. Using the handle, pull the service plug (E)completely
out of its socket.
7. Wait approximately ten (10) minutes for complete discharge of the high-voltage capacitor
after the service plug has been removed. AAYIA0448ZZ
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D E
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FRG–28

8. Pull release handle located on the instrument panel and push the release lever under the hood
sideways to open hood.
9. Remove traction motor inverter cover.
10. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover it with insulated tape.
11. Perform the first response action. AAYIA0422ZZ
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FRG–29

3-3.2 Water Submersion
DANGER
Damage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submerged
vehicle without appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock. • The ignition switch of the submerged vehicle must be turned OFF first, if possible.
Then
the vehicle must be completely out of the water and drained to avoid electrical
shock.
• Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and remove/drain
water
before removing the service plug when working on a vehicle after a fire or
submersion to avoid electrical shock.
• If the vehicle is in the water, to avoid electrical shock NEVER touch the high-voltage
components,
harnesses or service plug. PPE must always be worn when touching or
working on high-voltage components.
3-3.3 Vehicle Fire • Always utilize appropriate full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and self-contained
breathing
apparatus during fire fighting operations. Smoke from a Murano HYBRID
vehicle fire is similar to smoke from a conventional vehicle fire.
• In the case of extinguishing a fire with water, large amounts of water from a fire hydrant (if possible) must be used. DO NOT extinguish fire with a small amount of water. In the event of a small fire, a Type ABC fire extinguisher may be used for an electrical fire
caused

by wiring harnesses, electrical components, etc. or oil fire.
Fire attack should follow standard fire fighting practices.
If you must walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder or a rescue person of the fact that
the vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and contains a high-voltage system and warn all others.
During overhaul operations (late stage fire suppression process to examine for remaining sources of heat) ,
make sure the battery is fully cooled to avoid fire re-ignition. The battery could reignite if it is placed near fire.
To avoid possible electrical shock and serious personal injury, do not breach the high-voltage battery case.
FRG–30