2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Owners Manual

Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section) . Also, the seatback can be re-
clined to allow occupants to rest when the ve-
hicle is stopped and the transmission is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking
brake fully applied.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)
Pull the lever up or push down to adjust the angle
and height of the seat cushion.

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.

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.

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.

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

The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints. All of the head
restraints are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.Components
1. Head restraint
2. Adjustment notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
5. Release knob
Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push
the head restraint down.Removal
Use the following procedure to remove the ad-
justable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and release knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head re- straint before an occupant uses the seating
position.

Install
1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holesin the seat. Make sure the head restraint is
facing the correct direction.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash-type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most. Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original position.
Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as
described in this section.