2007 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manuals

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects
off seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) when
a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath
the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if
equipped). Check Passenger Airbag Disable Indicator for proper Airbag
Status. Refer to Front Passenger Sensing System chapter for additional
details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
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.
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•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.
•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
scheduled maintenance
informationfor more information.
Do not run heated/cooled system
with the filter removed.
The heat / cool function turns off
after 30 minutes or when vehicle is
turned off
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.
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•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
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.
•2nd row bucket seat (if
equipped)
•2nd row bench seat (if equipped)
Note: This seat can be moved
forward to keep a child in a
LATCH child restraint attached
to the LATCH anchors at the
center of the bench seat close to
the front seat occupants or to
increase cargo room without
removing the seat. The seat
should be moved to the full
rearward position when it is
occupied by older children or adults, and when child seats are
installed at the seating positions.
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back
Pull control forward to adjust seat
back. Using same control will fold
the seat back flat.
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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 with a second row bucket seat
Ensure head restraint is in the full
down position and seat is adjusted
to full rear position (if equipped).
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.
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Continuing to lift the handle will
tumble the seat forward, allowing
easier access to the third row seat.
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.
•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.
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•Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position. Failure to
do any of these could result in personal injury.
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.
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.
Second row bench seat tip slide feature
1. Push the side easy-entry control
handle forward and allow the seat
back to flip forward.
2. Push the seat forward to allow
access to the third row.
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