remove seats FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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Turning On the Heat
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Heat will not be available until the engine has been running for
sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge.
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To heat the inside of your vehicle:
[CF03800(ALL)01/96]1.
Turn the Function Selector Knob toR(FLOOR). Outside
air is drawn in and directed into the passenger compartment
through the floor outlets. Small quantities of air are also
directed to the defrost and side window demist outlets.
[CF03900(ALL)01/96]2.
Turn the Temperature Control Knob toward the WARM
(red) area.
[CF04000(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the speed of your choice. When
your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the Fan Speed
Knob to a lower speed, or adjust the Temperature Control
Knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable
temperature.
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To defrost the windshield and side windows:
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Turn the Function Selector Knob toV(DEFROST), turn the
Temperature Control Knob to the WARM (red) area and turn
the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
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To heat and defrost at the same time:
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Turn the Function Selector Knob toP
(DEFROST/FLOOR),turn the Temperature Control Knob and
the Fan Speed Knob to provide the temperature and fan
speed you prefer.
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Do not place objects under the front seats unless your vehicle is
equipped with an under seat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air to the back seats.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the
windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block the
air intake.
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3rd row seat (bed position)
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Removing the Seats
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Quick release second row bucket seats (If equipped)
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To remove the second row bucket seats:
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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.
[SS06900(ALL)01/96]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.
[SS07000(ALL)01/96]3.
Pull the seat rearward to disengage it from the front floor
pins.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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To install the second row bucket seats:
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Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
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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.
[SS07400(ALL)01/96]3.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
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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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To remove seat assembly:
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(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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Maintenance and Care
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Engine coolant recovery reservoir fill location
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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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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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Maintenance and Care
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
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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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Fabric
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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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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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