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1. 2006 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC All rights reserved This document may not be altered without the written permission of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC Pub No FR7E 1H32U0 POPE WOR MR RN TERRRKK E 3 About the Nissan Altima Hybrid 0 4 Altima Hybrid Identification x i uat Dada ARI Rape URDU QD 5 VINUL OCIO ui ro Tate een ae Ree er 5 Engine CORO iging claibemmere te tere rere bake std nin ne et rch Corte md ecu 6 Hybrid System Locations and Descriptions seesssssssssesseeeeennenen enne 7 TN Fe SIS ARIETE NN ERO E s asamp sedan 8 IQITVollage Balay lala san 8 High Voltage Battery SPeCiliCallons sua ad a aa 8 Pugh Voltage Ballar Mate fele EE 6 Emergency 12 Vehicio GUE hee E m Dmm 13 6 UNC ATOM a S A a aaa 14 Wit A EA E E E AT A EEA A E A E E A EE 18 Recovery recycling of the Ni MH high voltage battery ccccceccccecseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeaaeeeessaaes 19 co mE RES 19 PSCA Ser PC 19 LUN Cc i S E I MM DM 20 Assistante visu vans 22. High voltage cables under the vehicle floor are encased in a black plastic protector 7 Transaxle Engine compartment Contains a traction motor and generator used to power the front wheels and recharge the high voltage battery 8 Inverter Unit Engine compartment Changes the 245 volts DC from the high voltage battery to 3 phase 650 volts AC to power the transaxle The inverter unit also changes AC electricity from the transaxle to DC that recharges the high voltage battery 12 Volt Battery The Altima Hybrid contains a lead acid 12 volt battery The 12 volt battery powers the vehicle s low voltage electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle As with conventional vehicles the 12 volt battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle The 12 volt battery is located in the trunk and is concealed by a fabric cover on the passenger side in the rear quarter panel well High Voltage Battery The high voltage battery is enclosed in a metal case and is securely mounted in the trunk area behind the rear seat The metal case is isolated from high voltage and is concealed by fabric covers The high voltage battery consists of 34 low voltage 7 2 volt Ni MH battery modules connected in series to produce approximately 245 volts DC Each Ni MH battery module is sealed in a non spillable plastic case The electrolyte used in the Ni MH battery module is an alkaline mixture of potassium and sodium hydroxide The electrolyte is
3. The vehicle has an automatic engine cooling fan It could come on at any time Keep hands and other objects away from it Always follow the instructions below Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury 22 3 f the booster battery is in another vehicle position the vehicles E and F shown in the illustration below to bring the batteries near each other Do not allow the two vehicles to touch 4 Apply the parking brake Move the shift lever to P Park Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems lights heater air conditioner etc 5 Remove the vent caps if so equipped on the booster battery and cover the battery with an old cloth G to reduce the explosion hazard 6 Connect jumper cables in the sequence illustrated A B C D CAUTION The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts Use of an improperly rated battery can damage the vehicle Always connect positive from booster vehicle to remote positive battery terminal Always connect negative from booster vehicle to body ground for example strut mounting bolt engine lift bracket etc Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal O OW Lo we 11 FEN ow b ar SENS S S WE 7 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes 23
4. 8 Hold down the brake pedal and press the START button The vehicle instrument cluster will light up and the READY operation indicator light green will come ON 9 After the READY operation indicator light green in the instrument cluster comes ON carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable FRG204 CAUTION e f the READY operation indicator light green does not come on press the START button to turn the Hybrid System OFF Carefully disconnect the negative cable then the positive cable Have the vehicle taken to a Nissan dealership for repair 10 Replace the vent caps if so equipped Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid The high voltage battery CANNOT be jump started 24
5. absorbed into the battery cell plates and forms a gel that should not normally leak even in a collision In the unlikely event that the high voltage battery is overcharged the modules vent gases directly outside the vehicle through a vent hose An air vent is located on the rear parcel shelf to cool the high voltage battery If the vent is covered the battery will overheat resulting in reduced output performance of the hybrid system The high voltage battery supplies power to the following Power cables DC DC converter Inverter unit Transaxle Electric compressor High Voltage Battery Specifications High Voltage Battery High voltage battery voltage 245 V Number of Ni MH battery modules in the pack Ni MH battery module voltage Ni MH battery module dimensions ox 1x11 in 118 x 20 x 276 mm Ni MH module weight 2 3 lbs 1 0 kg Ni MH high voltage battery dimensions 8 x 34 x 19 in 190 x 850 x 495 mm Ni MH high voltage battery weight 114 6 lbs 52 kg High Voltage Battery Recycling The high voltage battery is recyclable Please contact the nearest Nissan dealer or Nissan customer assistance at United States 1 800 NISSAN 1 1 800 647 7261 or in Canada 1 800 387 0122 High Voltage Safety System The high voltage safety system is intended to help keep vehicle occupants and emergency responders safe from high voltage electricity High Voltage Safety System e Ahigh voltage fuse provides short circuit pr
6. 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 vinegar can be used to neutralize a Ni MH battery electrolyte spill similar to the use of baking soda NOTE Electrolyte leakage from the high voltage battery is unlikely due to the battery construction and the amount of available electrolyte contained within the Ni MH modules Any spillage would not warrant a declaration as a hazardous material incident First responders 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 e Handle Ni MH electrolyte spills using the following personal protective equipment gt Splash shield or safety goggles fold down helmet shields are not acceptable for acid or alkaline electrolyte spills Insulated rubber gloves Acid resistant apron Insulated rubber boots Insulated rubber mats for connect disconnect of high voltage battery VVVWV e Neutralize Ni MH electrolyte gt Use a diluted boric acid solution or vinegar gt Boric acid solution 800 grams boric acid to 20 liters water or 5 5 ounces boric acid to 1 gallon of water First Aid Emergency responders may not be familiar with a Ni MH electrolyte exposure when rendering aid to a p
7. 1 OWING wis sted I M 21 xsism aere 2 1 c Mr A 21 PO Di 21 JUMP ed E s na sla 22 Foreword Nissan released the Nissan Altima Hybrid in North America in January of 2007 The Nissan Altima Hybrid runs on conventional gasoline and a traction motor The basic vehicle systems and features of the Altima Hybrid are the same as those of the conventional Altima except where noted in this guide This First Responder s Guide was published to help educate and assist first responders in the safe handling of the Altima Hybrid and its technology A high voltage battery is used to power the traction motor generator electric compressor for air conditioner voltage converter and inverter unit A separate 12 volt battery is used to power other electrical devices such as the radio horn headlamps and instrument cluster gauges A number of safeguards have been designed to ensure that the high voltage Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH battery is kept safe and secure in the event of an accident The Altima Hybrid utilizes both low and high voltage systems Low voltage system A 12 volt DC negative chassis ground body electrical system High voltage system e A 245 volt DC high voltage battery e Aharness that carries high voltage between the high voltage battery converter inverter unit transaxle and electric compressor A converter which converts 245 vol
8. MH high voltage battery attack crews should utilize a water stream or fog pattern to extinguish any fire within the trunk EXCEPT for the high voltage battery WARNING e he Ni MH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline pH 13 5 that is damaging to human tissues To avoid injury by coming in contact with the electrolyte wear proper personal protective equipment e Never breach or remove the high voltage battery under any circumstances including fire Doing so could result in serious injury or death from electrical shock When allowed to burn themselves out the Altima Hybrid Ni MH battery modules burn rapidly and can quickly be reduced to ashes except for the metal Offensive fire attack Flooding the Altima Hybrid high voltage battery is not recommended due to the battery case design and location preventing the responder from properly and safely applying water through the available vent openings Therefore it is recommended that the incident commander allow the Altima Hybrid high voltage battery to burn itself out Normally flooding a Ni MH high voltage battery with copious amounts of water at a safe distance will effectively control the high voltage battery fire by cooling the adjacent Ni MH battery modules to a point below their ignition temperature The remaining modules on fire if not extinguished by the water will burn themselves out Defensive fire attack If the decision has been made to fight the fire using a defensive att
9. ack the fire attack crew should pull back a safe distance and allow the Ni MH battery modules to burn themselves out During this defensive operation fire crews may utilize a water stream or fog pattern to protect exposures or to control the path of smoke 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 should never be breached or removed under any circumstances including fire Doing so may result in severe electrical burns shock and or electrocution 18 Recovery recycling of the Ni MH high voltage battery 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 the high voltage battery contact the nearest Nissan dealer or Nissan customer assistance at United States 1 800 NISSAN 1 1 800 647 7261 or in Canada 1 800 387 0122 Spills The Altima Hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in other non hybrid Nissan vehicles with the exception of the Ni MH electrolyte used in the high voltage battery The Ni 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 battery case and the
10. ase handle 1 WIC1130 Repositioning the seats The power seat control can be located as shown Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Move the recline switch backward until the desired position is obtained To bring the seatback forward again move the switch forward while moving forward e Repositioning the steering wheel The Altima Hybrid is equipped with a tilting telescopic steering column To adjust the tilt pull the lever 1 all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel up or down in the desired direction 2 Release the lever after the desired position has been achieved To adjust the telescopic position pull the lever 1 all the way toward you and adjust the steering wheel forward or backward 3 into the desired position Release the lever after the desired position has been achieved LPDO398 17 Fire Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as recommended by NFPA IFSTA or the National Fire Academy USA e Extinguishing agent Water has been proven to be a suitable extinguishing agent e Initial fire attack Perform a fast aggressive fire attack Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas Attack teams may not be able to identify an Altima Hybrid until the fire has been knocked down and overhaul operations have commenced Fire in a high voltage battery Should a fire occur in the Ni
11. atient Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except in a catastrophic crash or through improper handling Utilize the following guidelines in the event of exposure WARNING e he Ni MH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline pH 13 5 that is damaging to human tissues To avoid injury by coming in contact with the electrolyte wear proper personal protective equipment 19 e Absorption gt Perform gross decontamination by removing affected clothing and properly disposing of the garments gt Rinse the affected area with water for 20 minutes gt Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility e Inhalation in non fire situations gt Toxic gases are given off as by products of combustion All responders in the Hot Zone should wear the proper PPE for fire fighting including SCBA Move patients from the hazardous environment to a safe area and administer oxygen gt Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility e Ingestion gt Do not induce vomiting gt Allow patient to drink large quantities of water to dilute the electrolyte never give water to an unconscious person gt f vomiting occurs spontaneously keep the patient s head lowered and forward to reduce the risk of asphyxiation gt Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility gt Contact Poison Control Center at 1 800 222 1222 Submersion When fully or partially submersed an Altima Hyb
12. ehicle the Altima Hybrid never needs to be recharged from an external electric power source Depending on the driving conditions one or both sources are used to power the vehicle The following information explains how the Altima Hybrid operates in various driving modes 1 During light acceleration at low speeds the vehicle is powered by the traction motor The gasoline engine is shut off 2 During normal driving the vehicle is powered mainly by the gasoline engine The gasoline engine also powers the generator to recharge the high voltage battery 3 During full acceleration such as climbing a hill both the gasoline engine and the traction motor power the vehicle 4 During deceleration such as when braking the vehicle converts kinetic energy from the front wheels to electricity that will recharge the high voltage battery 5 While the vehicle is stopped the gasoline engine and the traction motor are off however the vehicle remains operational Altima Hybrid Identification In appearance the Nissan Altima Hybrid is nearly identical to the conventional Nissan Altima VIN Location The VIN can be located on either the front windshield cowl 1 or on the driver s side B pillar 2 Example VIN 1 4 121 67 051138 An Altima Hybrid is identified by the 4th alohanumeric character C Engine Compartment The engine compartment of the Altima Hybrid houses both an aluminum alloy 2 5 liter gasoline engine and the high volta
13. em before emergency response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock 2 Vehicle Cut Sheet 9002 Jequue2e M N N UOISJ9A B H UIV YHON UESS N 49uonipuoo JIe 1058010 ynses Aew Anfu 311 99 3 jeuosJag uosea Aue 10 seoInos seDeiols jeoupooe e IND E RTT M S NS Ni neg AcI SN UDIH LNO H3A3N yun Ul JO Auayeg Az As neq sseuieu eBeyoA 9 XeSueJ J9M9 U oinos Key a jeuonipuoo 116 5 21 129 3 epeued 22 0 86 008 1 SN 1922 279 008 1 6 UeSSIN 106 402 AoueDueu3 13 NOTE Moving the power seats and operating the power trunk release must be done prior to disconnecting the 12 volt battery Extrication 1 Immobilize the vehicle a Move the shift lever to the P Park position b Shut the vehicle OFF by pressing the push button ignition switch c Chock the wheels d Set the parking brake 2 Stabilize the vehicle a Crib at four points directly under the front and rear pillars Do not place cribbing under the high voltage harness exhaust system or fuel system Cribbing points 14 3 Disable the high voltage system The service disconnect is located behind an access panel inside the lower right hand side of the trunk To disable the high voltage system remove the ser
14. emental Restraint System SRS and Seat Belt Pre tensioners 1 SSS LN LY Nn zt 4 RX NL i o FRG102 1 Supplemental curtain side impact 2 Supplemental seat mounted side 3 Supplemental front impact air air bags impact air bags bags 4 Crash zone sensor 5 Air bag diagnosis sensor unit 6 Seat belt pre tensioners control unit 7 Satellite sensors a ee 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 WARNING e Never assume that the Altima Hybrid is shut off simply because it is quiet e Always observe the instrument cluster for the READY operation indicator light green status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off The vehicle is shut off when the READY operation indicator light green is off The use of personal protective equipment PPE such as insulated rubber gloves insulated rubber boots and insulated rubber mats must be used when disabling the high voltage electrical system Failure to disable the low and high voltage electrical systems before emergency response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death from the unintentional deployment of the SRS Failure to disable the high voltage electrical syst
15. ge inverter unit FRG001 Engine compartment components and locations Component Description 1 Fuse Fusible link box High voltage inverter unit Fuse block Exterior A Hybrid logo is located on the right side of the trunk A Hybrid logo is located on each front door above the body side molding Hybrid System Locations and Descriptions Location Description 1 Electric Engine compartment Electric motor driven compressor supplied with 245 volts Compressor DC 2 Electric Power Engine compartment A 42 volt DC assist motor is used for the electric power Steering steering EPS system 3 DC DC Converter Mounted on top of high Converts 245 volts DC to 42 volts DC for the EPS voltage battery in trunk area 4 High Voltage Trunk area mounted to 245 volt DC Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH battery Battery cross member and consisting of 34 low voltage 7 2 volt modules connected behind rear seat in series 5 Service Trunk area located on Used to disable the high voltage system Disconnect the right side of the high voltage battery 6 High Voltage Under passenger side Orange colored power cables carry high voltage direct Harnesses rear seat floor pan and current DC between the high voltage battery inverter the left front and back Junit and electric compressor There are two cables which of the engine also carry 3 phase alternating current AC between the compartment inverter unit and transaxle NOTE
16. ler door opens LPDO397 Spare Tire The jack 1 tools 2 and spare tire are provided in the trunk LCE0141 21 Jump Starting WARNING 1 Locate the HEV fusible link box located behind the engine air cleaner 2 Push the tab A in and lift up to remove the lid and expose the remote positive battery terminal B The engine may start at any time without warning when the ignition is on and the Hybrid System is in the READY mode When jump starting keep your hands clothing hair and tools away from fans belts and any other parts that can move to avoid personal injury If done incorrectly jump starting can lead to a battery explosion resulting in severe injury or death It could also damage the vehicle Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the battery Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or painted surfaces Battery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid solution which can cause severe burns If the fluid should come into contact with anything immediately flush the contacted area with water Whenever working on or near a battery always wear suitable eye protectors for example goggles or industrial safety spectacles and remove rings metal bands or any other jewelry Do not lean over the battery when jump starting Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery It could explode and cause serious injury
17. n of a second e Door removal displacement Doors can be removed by conventional rescue tools such as hand electric and hydraulic tools In certain situations it may be easier to pry back the vehicle body to expose and unbolt the hinges e Roof removal The Altima Hybrid contains curtain air bags If undeployed it is not recommended to remove or to displace the roof As an alternative remove the roof panel between the two roof rails e Instrument panel displacement The Altima Hybrid contains curtain air bags Do not remove or displace the roof during an instrument panel displacement to avoid cutting into undeployed air bags or inflators As an alternative instrument panel displacement may be performed using a modified instrument panel roll e Rescue lift bags First responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift bags under the high voltage power cables exhaust system or fuel system NOTE Repositioning the power seats and operating the power trunk release must be done prior to 12 volt battery disconnection e Trunk release The trunk switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel To open the trunk push the switch downward LPD0394 16 e Secondary trunk release Remove the door key from the keyfob as shown To open the trunk fold down the rear center seat armrest cup holder to reveal the trunk compartment access panel Use the door key to unlock and open the access panel Pull the trunk rele
18. otection inside the high voltage battery e Positive and negative high voltage power cables are connected to the high voltage battery and are controlled by normally open system main relays SMR1 and SMR2 When the vehicle is shut off the relays stop electrical flow from leaving the high voltage battery he high voltage safety system is insulated from the metal chassis so there is no possibility of electric shock when touching the chassis procter er Engine Compartment 0 Volts AC 3 Phase High Voltage Battery WARNING high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off e The high voltage battery retains high voltage at all times A ground fault monitor continuously monitors for high voltage leakage to the metal chassis while the warning light in the instrument cluster vehicle is running If a malfunction is detected the high voltage ECU will illuminate the hybrid system The high voltage battery relays SMR1 and SMR2 will automatically open to stop the electrical flow in a frontal collision that is sufficient enough to activate the supplemental restraint system SRS Electric Compressor O 1 1 4 DC DC Converter Invert r High Voltage Battery ZR Unit E Traction Motor EE 1 Service Disconnec High Voltage High Voltage ECU High Voltage Safety System Vehicle ON and Operational READY ON 10 Suppl
19. rid can be safely handled by following these recommendations e Remove the vehicle from the water e Drain the water from the vehicle if possible e Follow the immobilizing and disabling procedures 90 Roadside Assistance Nissan Altima Hybrid roadside assistance may be handled like conventional Nissan vehicles except as noted in the following pages Towin The Altima Hybrid is a front wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed with the front wheels off the ground Failure to do so may cause serious damage to the hybrid system components A flat bed trailer is the preferred method of towing e When towing the vehicle be sure to release the parking brake e The vehicle may be shifted out of P Park into N Neutral by turning the ignition ON depressing the brake and then moving the shift lever to N Neutral f the shift lever cannot be moved out of P Park a shift release button is provided near the shift lever To use the shift release button perform the following a Remove the shift lock cover as shown b Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down c Move the shift lever to the N Neutral position while holding down the release button LSD0190 Fuel Filler Door Opener The fuel filler door release is located on the floor to the left of the driver s seat To open the fuel filler door pull upward on the release lever There may be a delay up to 15 seconds before the fuel fil
20. ts DC to 42 volts DC for the electric power steering An inverter unit which delivers up to 650 volts AC to the transaxle A transaxle which houses a traction motor and generator A 245 volt DC motor driven electric compressor High voltage electrical safety is an important factor in the emergency handling of the Altima Hybrid It is important to recognize and understand the disabling procedures and warnings throughout this guide Additional topics in this guide include e Nissan Altima Hybrid identification e Hybrid system component locations and descriptions e Extrication fire recovery and additional emergency response information e Roadside assistance information This First Responders Guide is intended to assist first responders in the safe handling of a Nissan Altima Hybrid The information contained in this guide is somewhat simplified and intended to be used as a technical reference Please refer to the Nissan Service Manual for information related to vehicle repair About the Nissan Altima Hybrid There are two power sources stored on board the vehicle e Gasoline is stored in a fuel tank and used to supply the gasoline engine e Electricity is stored in a high voltage battery and is used to power the traction motor The result of combining these two power sources is improved fuel economy and reduced emissions The gasoline engine also powers an electric generator to recharge the high voltage battery unlike an entirely electric v
21. vice disconnect by performing the following a Pull uoward on the service disconnect handle 1 b Rotate the service disconnect handle downward in the direction shown 2 c Pull outward on the service disconnect handle 3 d Disconnect the negative and positive 12 volt battery cables from the 12 volt battery e Wait 3 minutes before handling SRS system components and 10 minutes before handling high voltage system components while the system discharges WARNING e The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is disabled To prevent serious injury or death from electrical shock avoid touching cutting or breaching any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component while the system discharges The SRS may remain powered for up to 3 minutes after the vehicle is disabled To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment avoid crushing cutting or breaching the SRS components If the disabling procedures cannot be performed completely proceed with caution as there is no assurance that the high voltage electrical system SRS or fuel pump are disabled 15 4 Accessing the occupants e Glass removal Use normal glass removal procedures as required e SRS awareness First responders need to be cautious when working in proximity of undeployed air bags and seat belt pre tensioners Front dual stage air bags automatically ignite both stages within a fractio
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