Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
2.7. Road accident cautions
In case of a collision or an accident, be sure to observe the following warnings.
Pull your vehicle off the road, place the vehicle in the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake and turn the e-POWER system off.
Never touch the high voltage parts or harnesses if they are exposed. For the locations of the high voltage parts and harnesses, see
.Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you noticed liquid spilled from the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery, contact a NISSAN dealer or emergency services as soon as possible. Ignoring such conditions may lead to a fire.
Never touch the liquid leaked on interior surfaces or outside the vehicle. If the liquid spilled from the Li-ion battery comes into contact with skin or clothes, immediately flush the area with plenty of clean water and see a doctor.
If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location and check the floor. If the floor is damaged, never touch it and contact a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
If a fire occurs in the Li-ion battery or high voltage parts, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. When extinguishing the fire, use a type ABC, BC or C fire extinguisher that is meant for use on electrical fires. Water can be used only when a large amount of water from a fire hydrant is available. Never attempt to extinguish a fire in an inappropriate way, as this can be dangerous.
When towing your vehicle, lift the front wheels or all four wheels. If the vehicle is towed with front wheels on the ground, the electric motor for driving may generate electric power and cause damage to the vehicle.
If you are not able to safely assess the vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact a NISSAN dealer or emergency services. Advise 1st responders that this is a vehicle equipped with e-POWER system.
In the event of an accident that requires body repair and painting, contact a NISSAN dealer. When the vehicle body is largely damaged or deformed, electrical leakage or shock depending on the damage condition could occur. Never touch the high voltage parts, such as Li-ion battery, and the orange-colored harnesses connected to them.
Do not drive the vehicle with any exterior lights damaged. If water has leaked inside the light, it may lead to fumes or a fire.
If the vehicle collides or a malfunction of the e-POWER system occurs, the READY to drive indicator light may be turned off since the high voltage system has been turned off. This is designed to minimize the risk of injury and accidents and is not a malfunction.