2004 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manuals

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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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
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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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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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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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5. Push the head restraint release buttons and move the head restraints
fully down. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub.
6. From the rear of the vehicle, fold seat back bypulling and releasing
the number 1 strap.
Important:If you don’t let go of
the number 1 strap before the seat
back folds completely, the seat may
not stow flat in the tub. Refer to the
label attached to the rear of the
vehicle seat.
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7. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap.
8. Pull the number 3 strap on the seat back to tumble seat all the way in
to the tub in the floor.
Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.
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