Safety
Standard features include dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain-type airbags. The seat belts have pretensioners and load limiters. Active head restraints for the front seats are installed. All-disc antilock brakes have Brake Assist and electronic brake-force distribution.
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Going & Stopping
Base Altimas have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 175 horsepower
(170 hp in states that have adopted California's emissions rules). A 270-hp,
3.5-liter V-6 is optional. A six-speed man ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC System helps to perform the following
functions ...
Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available th ...
