How to Lift the Rear Seats of the Sylphy?
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First, open both side doors. Then, pull upwards with force at the spots about two fists wide on each side of the rear seat. The latches will release, allowing the rear seats to be lifted easily. Here is an introduction to the Sylphy: 1. The Sylphy 1.6L model is equipped with an all-aluminum inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine (featuring DIS dual fuel injection technology and dual C-VTC continuous variable valve timing intelligent control system) and a CVT transmission, ensuring smoother gear shifts. It delivers a maximum power of 123 horsepower and a peak torque of 154 Nm. 2. The Sylphy 1.8L model continues to use the current engine, with unchanged power parameters: a maximum power of 139 horsepower (102 kW) at 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 174 Nm at 3600 rpm. 3. The top-end 1.6L model now includes an idle stop-start function, with corresponding enhancements to the starter and battery; the 1.8L model does not have this feature. 4. The CVT transmission has been recalibrated, expanding the gear ratio range from the previous 7.3:1 to 8.7:1, achieving the design goal of a compact CVT with a wide gear ratio.
When I first bought the car, I also figured this out. Lifting the rear seats of the Sylphy is actually quite simple. You squat next to the car door and carefully look at the bottom of the seat near the floor. There's a small pull ring or plastic handle, usually black. Gently pull it, then support the edge of the seat with your hand while lifting it upwards, and the seatback will unlock and fold down. The first time I tried, I couldn't find it, but later I discovered it was hidden in the seam at the front of the seat. Don’t pull too hard to avoid damaging the clips. This design is mainly for convenience when loading large luggage or cleaning dust from the corners of the trunk. Remember to park the car and turn off the engine for safety, as movement could easily injure your hands. The mechanism for lifting the seats in the Sylphy is quite user-friendly, but the position might vary slightly between different model years. Once you get the hang of it, it only takes a few seconds.
As a Nissan Sylphy owner for five years, I'm very familiar with this operation. Let me get straight to the point: To fold down the rear seats, you first need to locate the release strap at the base. It's positioned near the floor at the front of the seat - just bend down and you'll spot a metal ring or plastic handle. Give it a firm upward pull until you hear a click, which means it's unlocked, then simply lift the seatback upwards. The Sylphy's design is quite clever - once pulled, it automatically stays in place without falling back. I use this feature frequently, like when buying large furniture at IKEA on weekends or loading camping gear. If the strap feels stiff, just spray some WD-40 lubricant. The whole process takes about 20 seconds - new drivers should take it slow and practice safely.
