fold seats FORD C MAX 2011 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When in use, the rear seat belts should be
placed in the belt guides on the outboard
seatbacks.
Second row centre seat belt
The retractor for the rear centre seat belt
is located in the roof.
To fasten the seat belt:
1. Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if
you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is on
a slope.
2. Insert the smaller tongue into the black
buckle to the left of the centre seat.
3. Pull the larger tongue across the lap and insert it into the buckle to the right
of the centre seat.
Note: If in constant use, you can leave the
belt buckled in the black buckle. When it is
not in use, or when you fold or move the rear
seats, you should release the belt from the
black buckle. Press the red button on the right buckle to
release the belt. Let it retract.
Press the button on the side of the black
buckle to release the belt. Let it retract
completely and smoothly to the retractor
in the roof.
Stow the larger tongue flat against the roof
trim.
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Second row centre seat belt anchor
point Second row centre seat belt
The retractor for the rear centre seat belt
is located in the roof.
To fasten the seat belt:
1. Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if
you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is on
a slope.
2. Securely attach the spring hook to the anchor point.
3. Pull the tongue across the lap and insert it into the buckle to the right of
the centre seat.
Note: If in constant use, you can leave the
belt attached to the anchor point. When it
is not in use, or when you fold or move the
rear seats, you should release the spring
hook from the anchor point.
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WARNINGS
When folding or unfolding the seats,
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Rock the seat backwards and
forwards after moving to make sure
that it is fully engaged in its catch.
Make sure the rear of the seat is free
from obstruction when moving it
rearwards.
When folding the seatbacks up,
make sure that the belts are visible
to an occupant and not caught
behind the seat. Note:
Fully lower the head restraint when
folding the seats. See Head Restraints
(page 110).
Second row seats - C-MAX
Comfort seat system WARNING
Do not slide the outboard seats
rearwards into the comfort position
if the centre seat is folded forwards.
There is a risk of injury in the event of an
accident or if the centre seat falls back
down. CAUTION
Do not fold the seatback forward
when the seat is fully to the rear in the
comfort position. Slide the seat fully
forwards. The centre seat can be folded up and the
outboard seats moved rearwards and
slightly inboard to provide more leg and
shoulder room for the rear passengers. 1. Remove the luggage cover. See
Luggage Covers (page 163). 2. Pull the release lever on the underside
of the seat. Note:
The complete seat will move
rearwards as the seat cushion is folded up.
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Note:
As the seats slide rearwards, they
also move slightly inboard.
4. Pull the lever on the outer front edge of the outboard seats and push the
seats rearwards.
To return the seats to the forward position,
pull the lever and slide the seats forwards.
To return the centre seat to its original
position, pull the lever on the underside of
the seat. Fold the centre seat forwards and
push it back down fully until it engages.
Install the luggage cover. See Luggage
Covers (page 163).
Folding the seatbacks down WARNING
Do not place hot drinks in the cup
holders when the vehicle is moving.
Note:
All three seatbacks can be folded
forward independently of one another.
Note: A table surface and cup holders are
located on the rear of the centre seatback. Remove the seat belts from the belt guides
on the outboard seatbacks. The seat belt
tongues must be inserted into the retaining
slots. See Fastening the seat belts
(page 29).
Pull the lever on the side of the seatback
and fold the seatback forwards. Push it
down until it engages.
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WARNING
Make sure the seatback is fully
engaged in its latch.
Note:
When in use, the rear seat belts
should be placed in the belt guides on the
outboard seatbacks. See Fastening the
seat belts (page 29). Pull the lever on the seatback and lift the
seatback up.
Folding the seats forward
Note:
To increase the space in the luggage
compartment, the rear seats can be folded
forward.
Note: All three seats can be folded forward
independently of one another.
Note: If one or both outboard seats is to be
folded forward together with the centre
seat, fold the centre seat forward first. Note:
If only the outboard seats are to be
folded forward, the centre seatback must
be left in the upright position.
Fold the seatback down. See Folding the
seatbacks down. Pull the lower bar on the rear of the seats
to release them from the floor and fold the
seats forward.
WARNING
Always attach the retaining strap to
the front head restraint when a rear
seat is folded forwards.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull out and attach the retaining straps to
the front head restraints to hold the folded
seats in the upright position.
Returning the seats to the seating
position
WARNINGS
To avoid injury, take care when
folding the seats down.
Make sure that the locking hole on
the floor is clear of sand, rock or any
objects which may prevent the seat
from locking. When the retaining strap is detached
from the head restraint, it will recoil
back into the seat.
Note:
If one or both outboard seats are
folded forward together with the centre
seat, the outboard seats must be folded
back down first. Before folding the seats back down, pull
the lower bar on the rear of each seat and
check that the latches are in the extended
position.
Detach the retaining straps.
WARNING
Make sure the seat is securely locked
by pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback or by trying
to pull up the edge of the cushion. 115
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fold the seats back down until they
engage.
Raise the seatbacks. See Folding the
seatbacks up.
Install the rear seatbelts in the belt guides
on the outboard seatbacks.
Removing the seats
WARNING
The rear seats are heavy. To avoid
injury, take care when lifting the
seats.
Note:
To increase the space in the luggage
compartment, the rear seats can be
removed completely.
1. Fold the seat forward. See Folding the
seats forward. 2. Fold the seat up to an angle of
approximately 45 degrees to the floor. 3.
Push down both red levers to open the
locking mechanism.
4. Remove the seat.
Installing the seats WARNINGS
To avoid injury, take care when
folding the seats down.
Make sure that the locking hole on
the floor is clear of sand, rock or any
objects which may prevent the seat
from locking. Note:
Make sure the locking mechanism is
fully open.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Holding the seat at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees to the floor,
lower the seat onto the retaining bar.
Before folding the seats back down, pull
the lower bar on the rear of each seat and
check that the latches are in the extended
position.
Push the seat back down until it engages. Second row seats - Grand C-MAX
Folding the seatback forwards or
backwards
Lift the lever and push the seatback. It will
move in steps.
Stowing the centre seat
WARNING
Make sure the centre seat back is in
the upright position when the vehicle
is moving.
Note:
You can use the space between the
outboard seats to access the third row seats
when the centre seat has been stowed. 117
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Pull the lever on the back of the centre
seat and push the seatback down until
it locks. 2. Pull the strap and lift the right-hand
seat cushion. 3. Pull the strap to fold the centre seat
over into the right-hand seat base.
4. Fold the right-hand seat cushion down. Moving the seats backwards and
forwards
Note:
If the centre seat is not stowed it will
move with the right-hand seat. Folding the seats forward
WARNING
Do not use the third row seats when
the second row seats have been
folded forward.
CAUTION
The centre seat must be stowed into
the right-hand seat base before the
right-hand seat is folded.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Pull the strap and lift the cushion.
2. Lift the lever and push the seatback
down until it locks.
Easy entry position WARNING
Do not use the seat when it is in the
easy entry position.
Note:
You can move the outboard seats
forwards to allow access to the third row
seats. 1. Either pull the lever on the side of the
seat cushion or pull the strap at the
rear of the seat. The seat will move
forward.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
Third row seats - Grand C-MAX
Note: Remove the luggage cover. See
Luggage Covers (page 163).
Note: When not in use, the seat belts
should be placed in the clips on the
outboard trim. See Fastening the seat
belts (page 29).
Folding the seats flat CAUTIONS
When transporting a load with the
seats folded flat, fold the relevant
carpet forwards to cover the folded
seat back. Do not place heavy objects in the area
marked on the carpet.
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