2009 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 23

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 reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied. WRS0751 Sedan CAUTION ● Do not operate the power recline switch when the seatback has been manually released using the upper seatback release lever 1 . Doing so can damage the seat. ● Do not pull on the upper seatback release lever or the trim to return the seatback to a normal seating position. Doing so may damage the seat. 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 desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5