Long-Term Storage of the Altima Hybrid
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF THE ALTIMA HYBRIDIMPORTANT:
^ This procedure is required to maintain the High Voltage battery and the 12-volt battery function during long term storage.
^ The High Voltage battery cannot be charged using an external charger. It can be charged only by running the vehicle's hybrid system engine.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the 12-volt battery. See Figure 1.
^ Open the RH inner trunk access panel to get to the 12-volt battery.
2. Perform the following charging procedure every 30 days:
a) Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable to the 12-volt battery.
b) Confirm the vehicle transmission is in the P (Park) position.
c) Confirm the fuel level:
^ For this procedure, do not depress the brake pedal.
^ Press the "Start Stop" button on the instrument panel twice with the brake pedal not depressed (IGNITION ON mode).
^ Confirm that the low fuel warning indicator is not illuminated.
NOTE:
If illuminated, the low fuel warning indicator (See Figure 2) will display in the vehicle information display located under the speedometer.
^ If the low fuel warning indicator is illuminated:
> Press the "Start Stop" button to turn OFF the vehicle systems.
> Fill the fuel tank with 4 gallons of fuel.
> Press the "Start Stop" button twice, with the brake pedal not depressed (IGNITION ON mode).
> Confirm the low fuel warning indicator is not illuminated.
d) Depress the brake pedal and press the "Start Stop" button on the instrument panel.
e) Confirm the vehicle is in READY mode.
^ The word "READY" will illuminate green in the instrument cluster.
f) Leave the vehicle in the READY mode for 30 minutes.
NOTE:
The gas engine might start and stop during this period, depending on the battery charge level.
g) After 30 minutes, press the "Start Stop" button to turn off the vehicle systems.
h) Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the 12-volt battery.
NOTE:
Power window initialization is required every time the 12-volt battery is disconnected. Refer to NTB06-065.