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Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously
locked position.
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Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously
locked position.
[FV14135(ALL)02/96]
NOTE: When returning the seatback to its original position,
you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop
pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The
seatback will only return to its original position after
the seat is safely latched.
[FV14140(ALL)02/96]
Your Windstar tip slide seat has been equipped with a lock-out
safety feature which prevents the seatback from returning to its
original position until the seat pedestal latches in the tracks. If
the seat has not latched check under the seat and in the rear
tracks for possible obstructions.
[FV14145(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE TIP SLIDE
SEAT UNLATCHED.
[FV14150(ALL)02/96]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[FV14155(ALL)02/96]1.
Find the adjustment bar underneath the front part of the
seat.
[FV14160(ALL)02/96]2.
Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
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7-1/2 pica art:0050293-A[FV14170(ALL)02/96]3.
Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV14175(ALL)02/96]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
[FV14180(ALL)02/96]
To recline the seat:
[FV14185(ALL)02/96]1.
Lift the seatback recliner lever located on the side of the
driver's seat cushion.
[FV14188(ALL)02/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0050294-A[FV14190(ALL)02/96]2.
While holding the recliner lever up, adjust the seatback to
the position you want. You can tilt the seat back or bring it
forward.
[FV14195(ALL)02/96]3.
Release the handle to lock the seat in its new position.
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Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position
you want.
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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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Seat/Bed Conversion (If equipped)
[FV15120(ALL)02/95]
2nd Row Seat
[FV15140(ALL)02/95]
To convert the seat to a bed:
[FV15160(ALL)02/95]1.
Unlatch the seat/bed lever, located on the right-hand side of
the seat cushion by pushing down.
[FV15180(ALL)02/95]2.
Push the seatback down and rearward by applying pressure
at the top of the seatback until it latches.
[FV15200(ALL)02/95]
The seat cushion will move forward when going from the seat
to the bed position.
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2nd row seat (seat position)
[FV15240(ALL)02/95]
To convert the bed to a seat:
[FV15260(ALL)02/95]1.
While in front of the seat, pull the release lever up, slightly
raise the seatback, then push the seat bottom rearward until
the seatback is in the full upright and locked position.
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3rd row seat (seat position)
[FV15440(ALL)02/95]
To convert the bed to a seat:
[FV15460(ALL)02/95]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release lever down and
at the same time lift the seatback up. Raise the seatback to
the full upright and locked position.
[FV15480(ALL)02/95]2.
Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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Never adjust the drivers seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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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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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
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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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[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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The front seat cupholders
[FV30800(ALL)06/94]
Your vehicle also has rear seat cupholders built into the side
panels.
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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Mirrors
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RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview
mirror at all times. Do not allow anything to block your
vision. If you can't see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure yourself or others.
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Side View Mirrors
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Close your door and adjust the driver's seat to the most
comfortable position before you adjust the side view mirrors.
[FV31800(ALL)11/93]
If you have manually adjusting side view mirrors, you can
adjust them in any direction by moving the mirror glass. The
mirror heads should be folded rearward to prevent damage
when using an automatic car wash.
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Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREB.º Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to increase
treble (more ªhighsº), and push the ª-º side to decrease
treble (less ªhighsº).
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS05200(ALL)04/95]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º Push the
ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the left
speakers.
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[AS05300(ALL)04/95]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS05400(ALL)04/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º Push the
ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the rear
speakers.
[AS05500(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions for five seconds after adjustments are
made, then revert to volume level set.
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[AS05600(ALL)04/95]
Clock operation
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[AS05700(ALL)04/95]
When in the radio mode, push the ªCLOCKº button to switch
from radio frequency to clock. Only the clock numerals will be
displayed in the clock mode Ð there is no A.M./P.M.
indication. When in the clock mode, the time will be displayed
until the button is pushed again. However, if you retune the
radio while it is in the clock mode, the new radio frequency
will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then
change back to clock.
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