Mercury Monterey 2005 Owner's Manuals

Press to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
Heated seats (if equipped)
To operate the heated seats:
•Push the control located on the
climate control system panel once
to activate high heat.
•Push twice to activate low heat.
•Push a third time to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.
The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is
turned off.
Heated/Cooled seats
•Push the appropriate control
located on the climate control
system panel once for maximum
heating (red) or cooling (blue) function.
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•Push again to operate the heated/cooled system at a lower level.
•Push again to deactivate.
The climate controlled seat system
includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to the
Schedule Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
Do not run heated/cooled system
with the filter removed.
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
The lumbar control is located on the
inboard side of the seat under the
armrest.
Rotate the control to change the
firmness of the lumbar support.
Memory seats/sideview 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 door next to the window
inside from the mirror.
•To 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.
•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
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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 positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control if the transmitter is programmed to a
memory position or when you enter a valid personal entry code that is
programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote 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.
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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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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Note:Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd
row to be fully upright.
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.
Note:Ensure the front row seat is
in a forward position to allow the
seat to return.
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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.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the
seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on
the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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 the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row
seat to be fully upright.
2. Place the 2nd row seat in a rear position to allow the 2nd row seat to
be fully upright.
3. Place seat in tumbled position.
(SeeAccessing 3rd row seat)
4. From inside the vehicle, pull up
on front floor release handle.
5. Rotate the seat rearward at a 30
to 45 degree angle.
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6. With the assist handle, pull the
seat rearward.
7. 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. Place
first row seat in a forward position
to allow the second row seat to be
installed.
2. Install seat onto rear pin of front
tub at a 30 to 45 degree 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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