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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 INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
CIGAR LIGHTER
WARNING
Never hold the lighter in as thiswill result in damage. Alwaysremove the lighter as a precautionwhen children are left alone in thevehicle.
To use the lighter, press it in and waituntil it pops out automatically. Thelighter will also operate when theignition is switched off.
Other appliances can be connectedto the cigar lighter power point.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
AUXILIARY POWER
SOCKETS
CAUTION
If you use the socket when theengine is not running, the batterymay discharge.
Note:You can use the socket topower 12 volt appliances that have amaximum current rating of 10Amperes. Use only Ford accessoryconnectors or connectors specifiedfor use with SAE standard sockets.
Auxiliary power sockets are locatedin the centre console and in theluggage compartment.
Power inverter
CAUTIONS
If you use the socket when theengine is not running, the batterymay discharge.
If the LED flashes continuously,re-insert the plug or switch theignition off and then on again.
It will switch off if the temperatureis above 85°C (185°F). The LEDwill flash once. When it has cooleddown it will switch back onautomatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximumpower output. If you do, the LEDwill flash twice. Remove the plug andre-insert it.
If the LED flashes 3 or 4 times,have the system checked by aproperly trained technician.
CENTRE CONSOLE
Front seat centre console
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in thecup holders when the vehicle ismoving.
Do not use the rear storagecompartment as an ashtray.
The following features areincorporated into the centre console:
•Front and rear storagecompartments.
•Ashtray. To empty, pull out thecomplete ashtray.
•Cigar lighter. See Cigar lighter(page 134).
•Cup holders.
•Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.See Auxiliary input (AUX IN)socket (page 140).
•Storage box.
Storage box
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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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