2003 FORD FOCUS fold seats

•Push control to activate.
•Push again to deactivate.
The maximum temperature is reached after five or six minutes.
The indicator light on the switch is illuminated when activated.
The heating will operate when the ignition switch is in position 2.
Heating with the engine off will drain the battery.
Tip/slide front seat (Coupe)
Lift the control and fold the
seatback forward.
The seat can be slid forward to
allow easier entry to the rear seats.
Slide the seat back and fold back
the seatback until it locks with a
distinct click. The seatback will
return to its original position. Rock
the seat to ensure that the catch is
securely engaged.
On three door models, front safety
belts should be pulled backwards to
allow easier entry to or exit from
the rear seats.
Do not place objects behind the seat which could prevent the
engagement of the seat lock.
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REAR SEATS
Folding rear seat cushion forward
Lift the seat cushion and pull it
forward.
When returning the seats back to their original positions, make
sure they are fully locked and that the safety restraints are
positioned in front of the seatback.
Folding the rear seat back forward
Coupe and wagon
Remove the head restraints (if
equipped) of the rear seats and
stow them on the floor behind the
front seats.
Push the unlocking control on the
rear seatback and fold the rear
seatback forward.
Sedan
Remove the head restraints (if
equipped) of the rear seats and
stow them on the floor behind the
front seats.
Pull one or both of the unlocking
controls in the luggage compartment
and fold the rear seatback forward.
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Returning the seatback to the upright position
Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct“click.”Do not place
any objects behind the seat which could prevent the seat from locking.
When returning the seats back to their original positions, make
sure they are fully locked and that the safety restraints are
positioned in front of the seatback. Reinstall head restraints (if
equipped).
Note that the center rear seat belt cannot be pulled out until the
seatback has latched completely.
Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward
Pull the loop between the respective
seat cushion and seatback, and fold
the seat cushion on that side
forward.
Remove the head restraint(s) (if
equipped) of the rear seat, and fold
the seatback forward.
Stow the head restraint(s) in the
plastic retainers provided in the now
upright underside of the seat
cushion, as shown on the decal.
When returning the seats to their
original positions, make sure the
safety belts will function properly
and are positioned in front of the seatback.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in
a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:
•Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints.
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