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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    Activating Alternate Command Mode
    1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel. 2. Select the “Others” key on the display. 3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Select the “Alternate Command Mode” key. ...

    Horn
    To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING: Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tamp ...

    How to use the SETTING button
    When the SETTING button is pressed, the Settings screen will appear on the display. You can select and/or adjust several functions, features and modes that are available for your vehicle. ...