FORD WINDSTAR 2002 2.G Owners Manual

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's
safety belt in the event of a collision.
Press control to move front or rear
of seat up and down.
Press control to raise or lower the
seat, or to move the seat forward or
backward.
Heated seats (if equipped)
To operate the heated seats:
²Push the control located on the
seat to activate.
²Push again to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.
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The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is
turned off.
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
The power lumbar control is located
on the inboard side of the seat.
Press one side of the control to
adjust firmness.
Press the other side of the control
to adjust softness.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
²To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls.
Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and securitychapter.
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REAR SEATS
Head restraints
Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
Push control to lower head restraint.
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Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders mounted on the outboard
sides of the second row seat(s). The cupholder is designed to detach
from the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The cupholder can be
reinstalled by lining up the arms with the side shield holes and pushing
toward the seat.
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Adjusting rear seats
Lift control to move seat forward or backward.
²2nd row bucket seat
²2nd / 3rd row bench seat or 2nd
row bucket console seat
Pull control up to adjust seatback
position.
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Pull control up to flip seatback to
forward flat position.
Accessing the 3rd row seat
If your vehicle has an adjustable 2nd row bench seat or 2nd row bucket
console seat, it can be adjusted to allow easier access to the 3rd row seat
by sliding the seat forward, folding the seatback to the forward flat
position, or using the recline control to adjust seatback forward.
If your vehicle has 2nd row bucket seats, it has an easy entry seat
feature which allows ready access to the 3rd row seat.
To access the 3rd row seat with 2nd
row buckets:
1. Pull the seatback recline control
up and allow seatback to flip
forward.
2. Push seatback toward front of
vehicle. This releases the seat track
automatically and the seat will move
forward.
3. After entering the 3rd row seat,
pull back the seatback until it latches. This will latch and lock the
seatback and the seat track. The seatback and seat will not return to
their original position.
Do not attempt to use this feature when the seatback is folded in the
forward flat position. The seatback must be in an upright position, as
shown, for the system to work properly.
Check to see that the seat and seatback is 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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Bench seat or Bucket Console seat
To remove the seats:
1. (For 2nd row bench seat only.)
Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from
the side of the seat belt detach
anchors (if equipped) by inserting
the seatbelt tongue or a key into the
slot in the detachable anchor and
lifting upward.
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2. (For 2nd row bench seat only.) Using the clip attached to the end of
the shoulder belt(s), clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion of
the shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder
beltmustbe clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during
vehicle operation.
If your bench seat is equipped with the forward fold down seatback,
position the seatback in the full down position to make removing the
seat easier.
3. From behind the seat, pull straight back on the release controls
located on each side of the seat, releasing the rear floor latches.
4. Lift up the back of the seat by the release controls to clear the floor
latches and then pull the seat rearward until the front hooks have come
out of the floor tubs.
5. Remove the seat.
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To install the seat:
1. Remove (if necessary) tub covers from the floor to expose the seat
mounts.
²To remove the tub cover(s), use a
screwdriver to pry the tub cover
(where indicated) upward and
out of the floor tub.
²To install the tub cover(s), first
insert the tabs located on the
opposite side of the pry location
into the slots of the floor tub then
press down on the other side of
the cover until it snaps into place
securely. (Additional tub covers
can be purchased as an accessory
from your dealer.)
2. Position the seat in the vehicle.
The 3rd row bench seat can be
placed in the 2nd row position.
3. Align seat front hooks to front tub pins, lower back of seat into the
rear tubs until both release controls latch into place. Be sure that the
seat is locked in place both front and back.
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4. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt
tongue into detachable anchor (if equipped) until you hear a ªclickº and
feel the latch engage.
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.
Bucket seats
To remove the seat(s):
Position the seatback in the full down position to make removing the
seat easier.
1. From behind the seat, pull
straight back on the release controls
located on each side of the seat,
releasing the rear floor latches.
2. Lift up the back of the seat by the release controls to clear the floor
latches and then pull the seat rearward until the front hooks have come
out of the floor tubs.
3. Remove the seat.
4. Repeat steps 1 ±3 for other bucket seat.
To install the seat(s):
Before installing the bucket seats, be sure that the seats are on the
correct side of the vehicle. They cannot be interchanged from one side
to the other. Each seat base has a bracket on the outboard side that
extends into a depression on the floor to ensure proper seat location.
Always be sure that the seat is positioned so that the seat belt buckle is
near the center aisle of the vehicle.
1. Position the seat in the vehicle.
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