2003 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 234

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 1 VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION CAUTION ● 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 allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.31 in (8 mm) drill. To avoid damaging the threads behind the finisher, apply only light pressure to the drill. Mount the license plate bracket using two of the four 8 mm slotted hex head screws. 2 3. Use the remaining two 8 mm slotted hex head screws to mount the license plate to the license plate bracket. TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle: ● Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) - vehicle weight including: standard and optional equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire assembly. This weight does not include passengers and cargo. WTI0034 ● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle. 9-12 Technical and consumer information