warning FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 Workshop Manual

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Do not recline the
seatback too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of a
collision. WARNING:
Always sit upright
against your seatback with your feet on
the floor. WARNING:
Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest more
than
30°.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of
10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING:
Adjust the head
restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
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WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it should
be installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied. An improperly
adjusted head restraint may not
adequately protect an occupant during an
impact from the rear. WARNING: Install the head restraint
properly to help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraint Second Row Outboard Head Restraints
Second Row Center Head Restraint and
Third Row Head Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
Energy absorbing head restraint.
A
Steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
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Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The head restraints tilt for extra comfort.
To tilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position. MANUAL SEATS WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat when your vehicle is moving. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that
it has fully latched after returning the seat
backrest to its original position. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous if
you stop suddenly or have a crash.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward and
forward. Not securing the seat into the
locked position can be dangerous in a
crash and could cause serious personal
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Adjusting the Seat Backrest
Adjusting the Seat Height (If Equipped) Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If
Equipped) Single Passenger Seat
(If Equipped)
WARNING:
When folding the seat
backrest down, take care not to get your
fingers caught in the mechanism. WARNING: Do not sit in a seat facing
a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
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1. Move the seat fully backward.
2. Fold the seat backrest fully forward. 3. Fully lower the head restraint.
4. Pull the lever.
5. Push the seat backrest forward.
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver's
seat or seatback when your vehicle is
moving. WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
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REAR SEATS - SHORT
WHEELBASE
WARNING: Do not use the bench
seats as a bed when your vehicle is moving.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING: Do not sit in a seat facing
a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash. WARNING:
Do not place any objects
on a folded seat. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints
(page 115).
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Removing the Seat
1. Raise the seat.
2. Rotate the locking lever.
3. Remove the seat.
Installing the Seat
1. Align the seat catches, push the seat
down and lock into position.
2. Unfold the seat backward and lock into
position.
3. Unfold the seat backrest backward and
lock into position. Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward and
forward. Not securing the seat into the
locked position can be dangerous in a
crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death. Folding the Seat Backrest
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See
Head Restraints (page 115).
2. Fully move the seat backward.
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REAR SEATS - LONG
WHEELBASE, VEHICLES WITH:
SECOND ROW DUAL CAPTAIN
CHAIRS
WARNING: When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Do not use the bench
seats as a bed when your vehicle is moving.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place any objects
on a folded seat. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING: Do not sit in a seat facing
a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraint. See Head Restraints
(page 115). 2. Pull the lever.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward.
4. Pull the strap.
5. Move the seat forward to the lowered
position.
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Unfolding the Seat
1. Pull the strap.
2. Lift the seat and move it backward.
3. Pull the strap.
4. Unfold the seat backrest backward. Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward and
forward. Not securing the seat into the
locked position can be dangerous in a
crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death. Folding the Seat Backrest
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See
Head Restraints (page 115).
2. Fully move the seat backward.
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REAR SEATS - LONG
WHEELBASE, VEHICLES WITH:
60/40 SPLIT SECOND ROW
SEATING
WARNING: When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Do not use the bench
seats as a bed when your vehicle is moving.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place any objects
on a folded seat. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING: Do not sit in a seat facing
a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints
(page 115). 2. Pull the lever on the top of the seat.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward, then
push down on the center of the seat
backrest to lock the latches. 4. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
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