seats FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Owner's Manual

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Power lumbar support, driver/passenger seat
(If equipped)
[FV14275(ALL)12/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you can inflate a
lumbar support pad in the seat back. To inflate the lumbar pad,
push the raised side of the rocker switch. To deflate, push the
recessed side of the switch.
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The power lumbar switch on the passenger seat
[FV14300(ALL)11/93]
Reclining Bucket Seats
[FV14400(ALL)03/94]
Your vehicle is equipped with reclining front bucket seats and
may have optional reclining second row buckets. To recline
your seat:
[FV14500(ALL)04/95]1.
On the left sides (front seats) or window seat sides (second
row buckets) of the seats, find the handle for the recliner.
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[FV14600(ALL)04/95]2.
Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
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Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position
you want.
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[FV14800(ALL)08/94]4.
Release the handle to lock the seatback in position.
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[FV14900(ALL)08/94]5.
To return the seatback to upright position, lift the handle
and lean forward. Then release the handle.
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Reclining bucket seat
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Adjusting the Head Restraints (LX Only)
[FV14930(ALL)11/93]
Your vehicle's bucket seats are equipped with head restraints
which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these restraints is
to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.
[FV14940(ALL)11/93]
To adjust the head restraints up, simply pull up on them. To
adjust them back downward, push down. The head restraints
will remain stationary in whatever position they are placed.
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Head restraint adjustment
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NOTE: On GL models, front bucket seats are designed with
integral headrests.
[FV14960(ALL)06/94]
E-Z access operation Ð passenger side optional
second row bucket seats
[FV14965(ALL)03/94]
To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle, the passenger
side second row bucket seatback can be tilted forward.
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[FV14970(ALL)11/93]
To tilt seat forward:
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[FV14975(ALL)11/93]1.
Put the seatback in the upright position.
[FV14980(ALL)11/93]2.
Lift upward on the handle on the right (outboard) side of
the seat (also the recliner release handle).
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[FV14985(ALL)11/93]3.
The seat can now be tilted forward.
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[FV14990(ALL)11/93]
To latch the seat in its normal position, push seatback rearward
until it is latched in position.
[FV15020(ALL)11/93]
Adjustable Three Passenger Bench Seat (If equipped)
[FV15040(ALL)12/93]
Your vehicle's third row passenger bench seat may be adjustable
forward and backward. This adjustment allows for additional
cargo space with the seat adjusted to the full forward position
and extra leg room when adjusted rearward.
[FV15060(ALL)04/95]
Rotate the release handle upward to unlatch. The release handle
is located on the right side of the seat near the floor. Adjust to
the desired seat position and release the handle. Make certain
the seat is latched and secure.
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3rd row seat (bed position)
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Removing the Seats
[FV15800(ALL)06/94]
Quick release second row bucket seats (If equipped)
[FV15900(ALL)03/94]
To remove the second row bucket seats:
[FV16020(ALL)11/93]1.
Lift the seat latch handles (located at the rear of the seat
near the floor) up and rearward, causing the latch hooks to
disengage from the rear floor attachments.
[FV16040(ALL)03/94]2.
While lifting the handles, lift the seat at the rear and rotate
entire seat assembly forward, pivoting on the front floor
attachments. When seat latches are clear of floor attachments,
release the latch handles.
[FV16060(ALL)11/93]3.
Pull the seat rearward to disengage it from the front floor
pins.
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To install the second row bucket seats:
[FV16400(ALL)11/93]1.
Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
[FV16500(ALL)11/93]2.
Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over
rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to
engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.
[FV16601(ALL)11/93]3.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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[FV16800(ALL)05/95]
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Check to see that the seat is latched securely in position.
Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat latch
while the vehicle is in motion.
[FV16900(ALL)12/93]
Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
[FV17000(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: It is easiest to remove/reinstall both the second and
third row bench seats through the sliding door. Also,
remove any floor mats (if equipped) in the rear
seating compartments before seat removal.
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[FV17100(ALL)03/91]
To remove seat assembly:
[FV17780(ALL)08/94]1.
(For second row bench seat only) Disengage the tongue
portion of the lap/shoulder belt from the detachable anchor
assembly by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the
slot provided on the detachable anchor (see Figure 1). When
this shoulder belt assembly is free of the seat, allow the
retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
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Locate the seat latch handles at the rear of the seat near the
floor. For the second row bench seat, lift the latch handles
up and rearward. For the third row bench seat, just lift the
latch handles. The latch hooks will disengage from the rear
floor attachments.
[FV18000(ALL)12/93]5.
While still lifting the handles, lift seat at rear and rotate
entire seat assembly forward, pivoting on the front floor
attachments. When the rear seat latches are clear of floor
attachments, release the latch handles.
[FV18100(ALL)10/93]6.
Pull the seat rearward to disengage it from the front floor
pins.
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Figure 3: Removal and installation of the second and third bench seats
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Be careful that the latches are not damaged when the seats are
stored.
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[FV18300(ALL)05/89]
To install the seat assembly:
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[FV18400(ALL)10/90]1.
Clear the area of debris around the seat floor attachments.
[FV18500(ALL)03/94]2.
With the seatback in a folded and latched position (except
for bench seats equipped with built-in child safety seat),
place the seat assembly in your vehicle. Tip the seat
assembly forward and engage the front seat hooks onto the
forward attachment pins in the floor wells.
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[FV18600(ALL)10/90]3.
Rotate the seat downward and engage the latch into the rear
floor attachment. Lifting of the latch handles is not required
for installation.
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[FV18700(ALL)10/90]4.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
[FV18800(ALL)12/93]5.
(Second row bench seat only) Before you engage the safety
belt, be sure it is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Remove any twist,
then insert the tongue end of the safety belt into the
detachable anchor until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
[FV18820(ALL)03/94]6.
To raise the seatback, pull up on the seatback latch handle.
A slight downward pressure on the seatback (bench seat
only) will reduce effort on the latch. Rotate the seatback
upward until the latch re-engages.
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[FV18850(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be
placed in its original position. Improper installation of
the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and
could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning
label on the seat belt.
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Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt
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The two passenger bench seat must be installed in the first row
behind the front seats.
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[FV19500(ALL)06/94]
RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may
cause injury during a sudden stop.
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[FV19600(ALL)05/93]
RWARNING
Before using the seat, make sure that the latch hooks are
securely locked around the floor pins.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
[FV19900(ALL)04/95]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather
cleaner of a mild soap.
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[FV20000(ALL)04/95]
Fabric
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[FV20100(ALL)04/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions
that come with the cleaner.
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[FV20200(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden
area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is
adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not use
it.
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Engine coolant recovery reservoir fill location
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[SV18975(ALL)01/95]
Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent
engine coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Do
not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine
coolant mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. If you do
not use the proper coolant, the aluminum radiator on your
vehicle will corrode.
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[SV19000(ALL)01/93]
Whenever you remove the radiator cap, make sure that you also
check the condition of the radiator cap rubber seals. Make sure
they are clean and free of any dirt. Rinse off with water, if
necessary. When you replace the radiator cap, make sure the
radiator filler neck seats are clean. Also check that the overflow
hose is not kinked or turned in such a way that prevents an
easy flow.
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