Cargo & Towing
The Altima's trunk measures 15.3 cubic feet, which is average for the class, but it shrinks to 13.1 cubic feet with the full-size spare tire that's included with the optional stability system. (Stability features don't work properly with one small tire.)
A 60/40-split folding rear seat is standard, but Nissan's method for releasing the seatbacks is rather unusual. Instead of having a handle at the top of the seatback to release the seats from the cabin, or one near the edge of the trunk opening to release them from the cargo area, there's a strap for either section of the seatback hanging from the top of the trunk that, when pulled, releases the backrests. They work just fine, but you have to reach pretty far into the trunk to pull them.
With proper equipment, both the four-cylinder and V-6 Altima can tow up to 1,000 pounds.
See also:
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required
to be in what is called the “ready condition”
for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emis ...
Changing engine oil
MR20DE engine
A Oil filler cap
B Oil drain plug
C Oil filter
QR25DE engine
A Oil filler cap
B Oil drain plug
C Oil filter
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking ...
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCK button 2 on
the
Intelligent Key.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK button again
within
5 seconds.
4. The hazar ...
