2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT fold seats

Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat (If Equipped)
Recline Adjustment
(If Equipped)
Folding the Seatback
WARNINGS
When folding the seatback down,
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury. WARNINGS
Do not sit behind a seat that you fold
forward. This can increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a crash.
1. Lift the lever.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
POWER SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving.
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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REAR SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not use the bench seats as a bed
when your vehicle is moving. Failure
to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. When folding or unfolding the seats
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury. Do not place objects on a folded
seat. Hard objects may become
projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury. Note:
Fully lower the head restraint when
folding the seats. See Head Restraints
(page 103). Vehicles With Five Seats
Folding the Seat Forward
1. Pull the strap on the side of the
seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
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3. Pull the strap on the rear of the
seatback.
4. Raise the seat. 5. Lift the support rod and connect it to
the seat frame. This prevents the seat
from falling backward.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seatback
in the folded position, but not when the seat
is in the tilted position.
Unfolding the Seat
1. Disconnect the support rod from the seat frame.
2. Unfold the seat backward and lock into
position.
3. Unfold the seat back backward and lock into position. Removing the Seats
1. Raise the seat.
2. Rotate the locking lever.
3. Remove the seat.
Refitting the Seat
1. Align the seat catches, push the seat
down and lock into position.
2. Unfold the seat backward and lock into
position.
3. Unfold the seat back backward and lock into position.
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Vehicles With Seven Seats
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat Flat
Note:
Fully lower the head restraint when
folding the seats. See Head Restraints
(page 103).
1. Pull the strap on the side of the seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward, then push down on the center of the seatback to
lock the latches. 3. Pull the large strap on the rear of the
seatback.
4. Move the seat forward to the lowered position, then push down on the center
of the seatback to lock the latches.
Note: A distinct click will be heard when
the seat is locked in the lowered position.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seatback
in the folded position, but not when the seat
is in the tilted position.
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Unfolding the Seat
1. Pull the large strap on the rear of the
seatback, lift the seat and push down
to lock into position.
2. Pull the short strap on the rear of the seatback, unfold the seat back
backward and lock into position. Push
down in the center of the seat to make
sure the latches are locked.
Note: You cannot unfold the seat backrest
if a red flag is visible on the large strap. Make
sure the seat is locked and the red flag is
not visible.
Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward WARNING
Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is locked into position. A seat
that it is not locked into position can be
dangerous in a crash and could cause
serious personal injury or death. Folding the Seat Flat
1. Move the seat fully backward.
2. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
cushion.
3. Fold the seat cushion forward.
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4. Pull the strap on the rear of the
seatback.
5. Fold the seatback forward.
Unfolding the Seat 1. Pull the strap on the rear of the
seatback.
2. Unfold the seat back backward and lock into position.
3. Unfold the seat cushion backward and
lock into position. Creating a Level Load Floor
The carpeted cover is held in position by
magnets. Fold the carpeted cover forward
to cover up the folded seats.
HEATED SEATS
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
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Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Adjust the control to the desired heat
setting.
REAR SEAT ARMREST
Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cup holder.
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Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
...............................72
Center Mounted Lamp........................................ 72
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 72
Side Mounted Lamp............................................ 72
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel................................71
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 71
Luggage Compartment Lamp.......................... 71
Reading Lamps....................................................... 71
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................164
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 165
Jump Starting...................................................... 166
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 165
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 166
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Lighting Control...............................................67 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 68
High Beams............................................................ 67
Lighting...............................................................67 General Information............................................ 67
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............143
Load Carrying
..................................................141 Load Limit
.......................................................144
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 144
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Auto lock and Auto unlock Feature...............56
Emergency Locking with the Key.................... 57
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 54
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key........................................................................\
55
Opening the Double Rear Doors.................... 54
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 57
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 55
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 56
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 55
Locks...................................................................54
Luggage Anchor Points
...............................141
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 239
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Maintenance..................................................185 General Information.......................................... 185
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Manual Liftgate..............................................58 Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
Manual Seats
.................................................105
Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat.................................................................... 106
Adjusting the Lumbar Support .................... 105
Folding the Seatback....................................... 106
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 105
Recline Adjustment........................................... 106
Media Hub
......................................................265
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 84
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............101
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 73
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