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.
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Floor mats
To avoid potential pedal interference
that may result in a collision or injury:
- NEVER place a floor mat on top of
another floor mat in the driver front
position.
- Use only genuine NISS ...
Sun visors
Coupe shown, sedan similar
1 To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
2 To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing the
sun visor to ...
Vehicle loading information
● It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
● Do not ...
