1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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[RR10250(ALL)01/93]
With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench
seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front
seats for more room in the cargo area.
[RR10400(ALL)01/93]
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Adjustable Rear Seating
201
[RR10430(ALL)06/95]
Moving the Three-Passenger Bench Seat
[RR10450(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When moving the three-passenger bench seat, the seat
cushion cannot be lowered unless the seat is in a
seating position. If you cannot get the seat cushion to
lower, you may have the seat in a storage position.
[RR10500(ALL)01/93]
The three-passenger bench seat is not removable, but it can be
moved to the second-row position when the second-row bucket
seats or second-row bench seat has been removed from the
vehicle.
[RR10600(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
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The three-passenger bench seat slid forward
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202
[RR10700(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
After moving the third-row seat, be sure to latch the seat
in a passenger seating position. Improper location of the
seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and will
increase the risk of severe injury in an accident. After
sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are
locked securely by attempting to move each side of the
seat forward and backward. This must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion in order to prevent
unintended movement of the seat and potential passenger
injuries.
[RR10800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats
that might be in the way.
[RR10900(ALL)01/93]
The three-passenger seat can be stored behind the second-row
seat(s) to provide extra cargo space in the rear of the vehicle.
[RR11000(ALL)01/93]
With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench
seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front
seats for more room in the cargo area.
[RR11100(ALL)01/93]
To move the seat all the way forward:
[RR11200(ALL)01/93]1.
Lift up on the seat cushion release lever and fold up the seat
cushion.
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Adjustable Rear Seating
203
[RR11300(ALL)06/95]
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Seat cushion release lever location
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204
[RR11500(ALL)05/96]
A label describing seat operation can be found underneath the
seat cushion on the sliding door side of the vehicle.
[RR11600(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
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Seat cushion label location
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Adjustable Rear Seating
205
[RR11900(ALL)01/93]2.
Lift up on the seat position release lever and hold while
sliding the seat along the seat tracks in the floor of the
vehicle.
[RR12000(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Sliding the three-passenger seat
[RR12100(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When sliding the seat, be sure the middle belt tongue
and buckle are fastened. This will prevent the belt
from falling to the floor or becoming caught between
the seat cushion and the seatback. Keep the middle
seatbelt tongue and buckle fastened when not in use.
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206
[RR12200(ALL)04/95]3.
Make sure the seat securely latches in the lock position of
both seat tracks before driving with the rear seat in this
position.
[RR12300(ALL)09/93]
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The three-passenger seat in the fully forward locked position
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Adjustable Rear Seating
207
[RR12400(ALL)01/93]4.
Lower the seat cushion only if in a seating position. The seat
cushion will not lower in a storage position. Do not try to
lower the seat cushion by force because doing so could
damage the seat.
[RR12500(ALL)01/93]5.
Replace any floor mats that were removed.
[RR12600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Every time you adjust any seat, check to be sure that it is
properly latched in the lock position of both seat tracks.
If the seat is not properly latched, it could come loose
and increase the risk of severe injury or death in an
accident.
[RR12700(ALL)09/93]
Fold-Down Table-Top Seats (If equipped)
[RR12800(ALL)01/93]
The second and third row seats convert to table tops with
built-in cupholders. Lift up on the seatback release lever and
fold seatback forward.
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