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:
Rear-facing child restraint installation using LATCH
Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Child
safety” and “Child restraints” sections before installing
a child restraint.
Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child
restraint ...
Mechanical key
Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key,
which can be used in case of a discharged battery.
To remove the mechanical key, release the lock
knob on the back of the Intell ...
Push-Button Ignition Switch
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except in
an emergency. (The engine will stop when
the ignition switch is pushed 3 consecutive
times in quick succ ...