Mercury Monterey 2004 Owner's Manuals

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.
REAR SEATS
Head restraints
Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible
behind your head.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down by pulling up on the
head restraint.
Push button to lower head restraint.
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Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
Deploy by pressing the button on
top of the cupholder.
The cupholder is designed to detach from the seat when subjected to
heavy load. The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closed
position.
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Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)
Lift control to adjust seat forward or
backward.
Adjusting second row bucket seat back
Pull control forward to adjust seat
back. Using same control will fold
the seat back flat.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Accessing the third row seat
Ensure head restraint is in the full
down position and seat is adjusted
to full rear position (if equipped).
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Lift the handle located on the rear
lower corner of the seat.
The seat back will fold flat.
Continuing to lift the handle will
tumble the seat forward, allowing
easier access to the third row seat.
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After entering the 3rd row seat,
return the seat from the tumbled
position and latch it to the floor.
Operate recline control to return the
seatback to the upright position.
Note:
•Ensure that the seat and seatback
is latched securely in position.
•Keep floor area free of objects
that would prevent proper seat
engagement.
•Do not adjust or release the seat
floor latch while vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position.
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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Removal of second row seats from vehicle
1. Place seat in tumbled position.
(SeeAccessing 3rd row seat)
2. Pull up on front floor release
handle (yellow).
3. Rotate the seat rearward.
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4. Lift the seat.
5. Remove the seat from vehicle.
Installation of second row seats
Prior to installation, ensure that the seats are on the correct side of the
vehicle. Ensure that the seat is positioned so that the seat belt buckle is
near the center aisle of the vehicle. The seatback must be folded flat
prior to installation.
1. Position the seat in vehicle.
2. Install seat onto rear pin of front
tub at angle.
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3. Rotate the seat forward until it
latches onto the front pin.
4. Rotate seat rearward until the
back of the seat latches onto the
floor.
5. Operate recline lever and push
the seat back upright.
Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat.
If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
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Stowing the third row seat
1. If the comfort guide is on the
center lap/shoulder belt, slip the
guide off the belt and stow the
guide in the pocket on the back of
the seat.
2. If you plan to carry very large
objects or items that might damage
the center lap/shoulder belt, detach
the belt from the seat. Use a key or
seat belt tongue to release the
buckle.
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3. Store the tongue of the sliding
latchplate in the belt pocket.
4. Store the belt in the housing
found on the ceiling by inserting the
smaller tongue in the slot provided.
Note:The seat can be stowed with the safety belt connected if desired.
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