2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE fold seats

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) ..................1-4
Folding rear seat ...............................1-8
Head restraints .................................1-9
Seat belts ....................................... 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-13
Pregnant women .............................. 1-16
Injured persons ................................ 1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-19
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-19
Child safety ...................................... 1-20
Infants ........................................ 1-21
Small children ................................. 1-21
Larger children ................................ 1-21Child restraints
................................... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ............................. 1-24
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-26
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . ............................... 1-28
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH. . . ............................... 1-31
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-33
Installing top tether strap .......................1-37
Booster seats ................................. 1-37
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-40
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-55

Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Push the switch (Type A)
forward or backward or move the lever (Type B)
up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.
Entry to the rear seat from outside of
the vehicle (if so equipped for Coupe
models)
Pull the seat recliner lever to the uppermost po-
sition folding the seatback forward, 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 seatback rearward until the seat-
back and track are locked.
Type A
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Type B
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Operating tips:● The seatback and track will not lock until the
seatback is returned rearward.
● The seatback will return to the first locking
notch when using the seat recliner lever.
CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when operating
the walk-in seat.
Exiting from the rear seat on the
passenger’s side, using the upper
seatback release lever (if so equipped
for Coupe models)
Pull the upper seatback release lever1to the
uppermost position, folding the seatback forward
2, 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 seatback rearward until the seat-
back and track are locked.
Operating tips:
● The seatback and track will not lock until the
seat back is returned rearward.
● The seatback will return to an upright seating
position if the upper seatback release lever
is pulled to the uppermost position.
CAUTION
● When returning the seat to its original
position, confirm that the seat and seat-
back are locked properly.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or
foot or bump your head when operating
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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.1. Open the access cover on the rear parcel
shelf.
2. Push down on the button on the rear parcel shelf.
3. Fold down the passenger’s side seatback.
To remove or reinstall the seatback release but-
ton access covers, see “Upper tether anchor/key
cylinder covers” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
WARNING
● Never 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.
● Properly 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. ●
When 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.
● Closely 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
1located 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.
Center armrest (if so equipped)
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other ve-
hicle safety systems. They may provide
additional protection against injury in cer-
tain rear end collisions. Adjust the head
restraints properly, as specified in this
section. Check the adjustment after
someone else uses the seat. Do not attach
anything to the head restraint stalks or
remove the head restraint. Do not use the
seat if the head restraint has been re-
moved. If the head restraint was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head re-
straint before an occupant uses the seat-
ing position. Failure to follow these in-
structions can reduce the effectiveness of
the head restraints. This may increase the
risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
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WARNING
●After adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the shoul-
der belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.
● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effec-
tiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
Shoulder belt guide (Coupe)
The shoulder arm can be adjusted to allow easier
access to the shoulder 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 that is compatible with
the installed seat belts is available that can be
purchased. The extender adds approximately 8 in
(200 mm) of length and may be used for either
the driver or front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-
chasing an extender if an extender is required.
WARNING
●
Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.
● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sud-
den stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recom-
mended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.
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