2008 FORD C MAX seats

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Returning the seats to theseating position
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Make sure that no objects arelocated in the storagecompartments under the rear seatswhich could get damaged when theseats are folded down.
To avoid injury, take care whenfolding the seats down.
WARNINGS
Make sure that the locking holeon the floor is clear of sand, rockor any objects which may preventthe seat from locking.
Before folding the seats back down,pull the lower bar on the rear of eachseat and check that the latches arein the delatched (extended) position.
Note:If one or both outboard seatsare folded forward together with thecentre seat, the outboard seats mustbe folded back down first.
Vehicles with bungee straps
WARNING
When the bungee strap isdetatched from the headrestraint, it will recoil back into theseat. Take care not to get yourfingers caught when the strap recoils.
Detach the bungee straps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles with seat supports
Slide the supports into the larger holeon the base of the seats and detachthem. Fold the outboard seatsupports down and attach them tothe retainers on the floor. Detach thecentre seat support from the floorand secure it in its retainer on thefloor under the right-hand seat.
All vehicles
WARNING
Make sure the seat is securelylocked by pushing forward andrearward on the top of the seatbackor by trying to pull up the edge of thecushion.
Fold the seats back down until theyengage.
Raise the seatbacks ensuring thatthey engage in their latches.
Make sure the seatbelts will functionproperly and are positioned in frontof the seatback.
The rear seatbelts should be placedin the belt guides on the outboardseatbacks.
Removing the seats
To increase the space in the luggagecompartment, the rear seats can beremoved completely.
Fold the seats forward. See Foldingthe seats forward.
Fold up the seat to be removed toan angle of approximately 45degrees to the floor.
With the seat in this position, pushdown both levers marked in red torotate the locking claws to the openposition.
WARNING
The rear seats are heavy. Toavoid injury, take care whenlifting the seats.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In order to remove the seats from theretaining bar on the floor, the seatshould be held at an angle ofapproximately 45 degrees to thefloor.
Lift the seats out.
Installing the seats
WARNINGS
Make sure that no objects arelocated in the storagecompartments under the rear seatswhich could get damaged when theseats are folded down.
To avoid injury, take care whenfolding the seats down.
Make sure that the locking holeon the floor is clear of sand, rockor any objects which may preventthe seat from locking.
Ensure that both locking claws arerotated to the open position.
To reinstall the seats, lower the seatonto the retaining bar on the floor. Inorder to do so, the seat should beheld at an angle of approximately 45degrees to the floor.
Before folding the seats back down,pull the lower bar on the rear of theseat and check that the latches arein the delatched (extended) position.
Push the seat back down until itengages.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEATED SEATS
WARNING
Heating with the engine off willdrain the battery.
The heated front seats are operatedby rotary controls in the instrumentpanel.
The maximum temperature isreached after five or six minutes. It isregulated thermostatically.
The seat heating will operate onlywhen the ignition is in position II.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear seat centre console
The console can be used to storeitems and also serves as an armrest.It includes a small net in the lid and amoveable tray.
Installing the centre console
WARNING
Close the lid of the consolebefore installing it.
Fold up the rear centre seat. SeeRear seats (page 124).
Place the console onto the storagetray between the outboard seats 1and slide the guide arm at the rear ofthe console under the bar on the tray2.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Push the console rearwards anddown at the front until it clicks intoposition 3. Slide the outboard seatsrearwards 4.
Removing the centre console
WARNING
Close the lid of the consolebefore removing it.
Press the locking handle under thefront of the console 5, pull theconsole up at the front edge and liftit out 6.
COOL BOX
For keeping cool pre-cooledfood/drinks. Press the switch to turnon or off. Operates only when theignition is switched on.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Front storage compartment
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Never drive with the frontstorage compartment lid open.This will obscure your vision out ofthe windscreen. Before setting off,always ensure that the lid is securelyengaged.
Note:Avoid keeping heat-sensitiveobjects and liquids in the frontstorage compartment.
Driver’s seat storage bin
A storage bin is located on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat.
Storage area under therear centre seat
To gain access to the storage area,fold up the rear centre seat cushion.See Rear seats (page 124).
SEAT BACK TRAYS
WARNING
Do not use the trays when thevehicle is moving. Make surethat you secure the trays in thelowered position before setting off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure allloose items properly.
Place luggage and other loadsas low and as far forward aspossible within the luggage orloadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate orrear door open. Exhaust fumesmay enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximumfront and rear axle loads for yourvehicle. See Vehicleidentification (page 226).
Heavy loads, when placed in thepassenger compartment,should be on folded rear seats asshown. See Rear seats (page 124).
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on theluggage cover.
Note:When moving the rear seatsinto the comfort position, fold backthe cover from the front edge.
Detach the two lifting straps on thetailgate. Fold back the cover from thefront edge. Release the cover fromits retaining points and lift it out.
When reinstalling it, ensure that it isproperly secured at the retainingpoints.
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