How to Handle Battery

BATTERY


How to Handle Battery


WARNING:
These vehicles contain HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEMS. Service technicians must complete the "2007 Altima Hybrid New Technology Introduction" Service Training before they can service this vehicle.

JUMP-STARTING AN ALTIMA HYBRID WITH A DISCHARGED 12-VOLT BATTERY

CAUTION:
- If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt booster battery.





- Do not connect the jumper cables to the 12-volt battery located in the trunk. To jump-start the Altima Hybrid, use the positive stud and one of the strut mount insulator studs located in the LH rear of the engine compartment.

NOTE:
Follow all standard safety procedures for typical jump-start of a vehicle.
1. Remove the high voltage fuse and fusible link box cover.





2. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive stud inside the fuse box.
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to one of the strut mount insulator studs.
4. Confirm the vehicle transmission is in the P (Park) position.
5. Depress the brake pedal and press the "Start Stop" button on the instrument panel.
6. Confirm the vehicle is in the READY mode. The word READY will illuminate green in the combination meter.
7. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable.
8. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable.

CHARGING AN ALTIMA HYBRID 12-VOLT BATTERY

CAUTION:
- Never "quick charge" the Altima Hybrid 12-volt battery. Use only a trickle charge method.
- Do not attempt to charge the Altima Hybrid 12-volt battery using the positive stud and strut mount insulator stud as described in the Jump-Starting section.
- Do not attempt to charge the Altima Hybrid 12-volt battery through the RH inner trunk access panel. The RH trunk side finisher MUST BE REMOVED prior to charging.
- When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the charger first, as this may cause a spark.
1. Remove the trunk side finisher (RH). Refer to Removal And Installation.
2. Confirm the trunk lid is completely open.
3. Confirm all vehicle doors are closed.
4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the 12-volt battery.
5. Connect the positive (+) charging cable to the positive battery terminal.
6. Connect the negative (-) charging cable to the negative battery terminal.
7. Trickle charge the battery at a low setting (less than 5 amps).

NOTE:
A fully charged Altima Hybrid 12-volt battery should read between 12.6 to 12.8 volts.
8. Disconnect the negative (-) charging cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (+) charging cable.
10. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable to the 12-volt battery.
11. Reinstall the trunk side finisher (RH).