fold seats NISSAN ALTIMA 2008 L32A / 4.G Owners Manual

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment....................1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped for driver’s seat)..................1-4
Folding rear seat...............................1-9
Head restraint adjustment......................1-10
Front-Seat Active Head Restraints...............1-11
Seat belts.......................................1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-12
Child safety...................................1-14
Pregnant women..............................1-16
Injured persons................................1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-16
Seat belt extenders............................1-18
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-19
Child restraints...................................1-19Precautions on child restraints..................1-19
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
System (LATCH)..............................1-21
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-23
Child restraint installation using LATCH..........1-24
Child restraint installation using the seat
belts.........................................1-28
Booster seats....................................1-34
Precautions on booster seats...................1-34
Booster seat installation........................1-36
Supplemental restraint system.....................1-39
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................1-39
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-54
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The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever up
s1or
down to adjust the seat lumbar area.Entry to the rear seat from outside of
the vehicle on the front passenger side
(Coupe)
Pull the seat recliner levers1to the uppermost
position folding the seat back forward
s2, releas-
ing the seat track.
Slide the entire forward for access to the rear
seat.
To return the seat to a locked position:
Push the upper seat back rearward until the seat
back and track are locked.Operating tips:
cThe seat back and track will not lock until the
seat back is returned rearward.
cThe seat track will not lock until it reaches
the first position memory point.
cThe seat back will return to the first locking
notch when using the seat recliner lever.
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Entry to the rear seat from outside of
the vehicle on the passenger side
using the upper seatback release lever
(Coupe)
The use of the upper seatback release lever
convenience lever
s1, on the inboard side of the
passenger seat, allows for the driver to:
callow passenger entry to the rear seat from
outside of the vehicle.
caccess items located behind the front pas-
senger seat.Pull the upper seatback release lever
s1to the
uppermost position, folding the seat back for-
ward
s2, releasing the seat track.
Slide the entire seat forward for access to the
rear seat.
To return the seat to a locked position:
Push the upper seat back rearward until the seat
back and track are locked.
Operating tips:
cThe seat back and track will not lock until the
seat back is returned rearward.
cThe seat track will not lock until it reaches
the first position memory point.
cThe seat back will return to an upright seat-
ing position if the upper seatback release
lever is pulled to the uppermost position.
Exiting from the rear seat on the front
passenger side, using the lower seat
back release lever (coupe)
Press on the lower seat back release levers1
until it reaches the lowermost position. Fold the
seat back forward
s2, releasing the seat track.
Slide the entire seat forward for access from the
rear seat.
To return the seat to a locked position:
Push the upper seat back rearward until the seat
back and track are locked.
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Operating tips:
cThe seat back and track will not lock until the
seat back is returned rearward.
cThe seat track will not lock until it reaches
the first position memory point.
cThe seat back will return to an upright seat-
ing position if the lower seat back release
lever is pushed to the uppermost position.
Exiting from the rear seat on the front
passenger side, using the upper
seatback release lever (coupe)
Pull the upper seatback release levers1to the
uppermost position, folding the seat back for-
ward
s2, releasing the seat track.
Slide the entire seat forward to exit from the rear
seat.
To return the seat to a locked position:
Push the upper seat back rearward until the seat
back and track are locked.Operating tips:
cThe seat back and track will not lock until the
seat back is returned rearward.
cThe seat track will not lock until it reaches
the first position memory point.
cThe seat back will return to an upright seat-
ing position if the upper seatback release
lever is pulled to the uppermost position.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT
Interior trunk access
The trunk can be accessed from the passenger
side of the rear seat for loading and unloading, as
shown.
s1Open access cover on rear parcel shelf.
s2Push down on the button on the rear parcel
shelf.
s3Fold down the passenger side seatback.
WARNING
cNever allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cWhen returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.cClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
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To fold down the driver’s side of the rear seat,
reach through the opening and pull on the strap
s1located behind the seat.
The rear seats can be locked using the mechani-
cal key to prevent unauthorized access. For more
information on keys, refer to “Keys” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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Unfastening the seat belts
s1To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts.
Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
cWhen the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
cWhen the vehicle slows down rapidly.
To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.cGrasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and re-
strict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt opera-
tion, see a NISSAN dealer.
Shoulder belt guide
The shoulder arm can be adjusted to allow easier
access to the should belt. The arm can also be
folded down to allow rear seat passengers easier
access.
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 is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.
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