2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT warning

Adjusting the Seat Backrest
Adjusting the Seat Height (If Equipped) Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If
Equipped) Single Passenger Seat
(If Equipped)
WARNING:
When folding the seat
backrest down, take care not to get your
fingers caught in the mechanism. WARNING:
Do not sit in a seat
facing a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
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1. Move the seat fully backward.
2. Fold the seat backrest fully forward. 3. Fully lower the head restraint.
4. Pull the lever.
5. Push the seat backrest forward.
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
driver's seat or seatback when your
vehicle is moving. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
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REAR SEATS - LONG
WHEELBASE, VEHICLES WITH:
SECOND ROW DUAL CAPTAIN
CHAIRS
WARNING: When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING:
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. WARNING:
Do not place any
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. WARNING:
Do not sit in a seat
facing a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraint. See Head Restraints
(page 120).
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Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
WARNING: Make sure the seat
fully locks into place by rocking it
backward and forward. Not securing the
seat into the locked position can be
dangerous in a crash and could cause
serious personal injury or death. Folding the Seat Backrest
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See
Head Restraints
(page 120).
2. Fully move the seat backward. 3. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
cushion.
4. Fold the seat cushion forward. 5. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
6. Fold the seat backrest forward.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seat
backrest in the folded position, but not when
the seat is in the tilted position.
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Unfolding the Seat Backrest
1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
2. Unfold the seat backrest 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. REAR SEATS - SHORT
WHEELBASE WARNING: 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. WARNING:
When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Do not sit in a seat
facing a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash. WARNING:
Do not place any
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.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints
(page 120).
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2. Pull the lever on the top of the seat.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward.
4. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
5. Raise the seat. 6. 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 seat
backrest 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 backrest backward and
lock into position.
Removing the Seat WARNING: Do not use the release
handles to lift or carry the seat.
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1. Raise the seat.
2. Rotate the locking lever.
3. Remove the seat.
Installing the Seat
WARNING: Do not use the release
handles to lift or carry 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 backrest backward and
lock into position. Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING:
Make sure the seat
fully locks into place by rocking it
backward and forward. Not securing the
seat into the locked position can be
dangerous in a crash and could cause
serious personal injury or death. Folding the Seat Backrest
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See
Head Restraints
(page 120).
2. Fully move the seat backward.
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REAR SEATS - LONG
WHEELBASE, VEHICLES WITH:
60/40 SPLIT SECOND ROW
SEATING
WARNING: When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING:
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. WARNING:
Do not place any
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. WARNING:
Do not sit in a seat
facing a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints
(page 120). 2. Pull the lever on the top of the seat.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward, then
push down on the center of the seat
backrest to lock the latches. 4. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
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