seats FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's 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 so that
your torso is more than
30° from the
upright position.
• 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
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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 - 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 120).
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2. Pull the lever.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward.
4. Pull the strap.
5. Move the seat forward to the lowered
position. 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.
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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 120).
2. Fully move the seat backward. 3. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
cushion.
4. Fold the seat cushion forward. 5. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
6. Fold the seat backrest forward.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seat
backrest in the folded position, but not when
the seat is in the tilted position.
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Unfolding the Seat Backrest
1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
2. Unfold the seat backrest backward and
lock into position.
3. Unfold the seat cushion backward and
lock into position.
Creating a Level Load Floor The carpeted cover is held in position by
magnets. Fold the carpeted cover forward
to cover up the folded seats. 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 120).
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2. Pull the lever on the top of the seat.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward.
4. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
5. Raise the seat. 6. Lift the support rod and connect it to
the seat frame. This prevents the seat
from falling backward.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seat
backrest in the folded position, but not when
the seat is in the tilted position.
Unfolding the Seat
1. Disconnect the support rod from the seat frame.
2. Unfold the seat backward and lock into
position.
3. Unfold the seat backrest backward and
lock into position.
Removing the Seat WARNING: Do not use the release
handles to lift or carry the seat.
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