2020 FORD TRANSIT seats

Note:
We recommend that the seat is
unoccupied.
Swivel Seat Audible Warning
Sounds when the driver or passenger seat
is not locked into place, and the ignition is
on.
POWER SEATS WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat when your vehicle is moving. WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position. WARNING:
The driver seat has
removable stop bolts on the track to
enable access to the vehicle battery. See
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Power Lumbar
REAR SEATS
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.
Note: Rear seat arrangements vary
depending on the vehicle. Recline Adjustment
(If Equipped) WARNING: When reclining the seat
backrest forward and backward, take
care not to get your hands caught
between the seat backrest and the
frame, catches or mechanism. Failure to
take care may result in personal injury. WARNING:
Make sure that any
cargo or objects are not trapped behind
the seat backrest. Make sure the
seatbelts are not trapped in any way
when unfolding the seat backrest up.
Failure of an occupant to be able to use
a trapped seatbelt increases the risk of
serious personal injury or death. WARNING: Make sure that the seat
backrest is fully engaged in its catch. A
seat backrest which is not fully engaged
in its catch could move in the event of
an accident. This may result in serious
personal injury or death. With the seat occupied, pull the lever or
strap to recline or raise the seat backrest.
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Removing Seats (Passenger
Vehicles)
WARNING: Seats can weigh up to
176 lb (80 kg). Do not attempt to lift or
carry a seat on your own. WARNING:
Do not use the release
handles to lift or carry the seat. 1. Pull the release handle up at an angle
from the floor.
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2. While holding the handle in this
position, tilt the top of the seat forward
to release the seat frame rear catches
from the floor.
3. When the rear seat latches are clear of
the floor, release the handle.
4. Pull the seat backward to release the seat frame front catches.
5. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
Note: Two persons are required to release
the seat handles and remove the seat.
Note: You can only remove seats that have
integral release handles.
Note: The seatback does not fold forward.
Installing the Seats WARNING: Make sure that the
floor catches are free from foreign
material before installing the seats. WARNING:
Make sure that you
securely fasten the seat catches when
installing. Check the latches are correctly
engaged by checking the red latch
indicators. 1. Align the seat frame front catches.
2. Push the seat forward to engage the
seat frame front catches.
3. Align the seat frame rear catches.
4. Allow the seat to drop under its own weight for the last 6-8 in (15-20 cm).
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HEATED SEATS
WARNING: Use caution when using
the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions.
The heated seat could cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. WARNING: Do not place anything
on the seat that blocks the heat, for
example a seat cover or a cushion. This
could cause the seat to overheat. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
Do not poke sharp
objects into the seat cushion or seat
backrest. This could damage the heated
seat element and cause it to overheat.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.
Do not switch the heated seat on if the
seat is wet.
The heated seat button is on the climate
control assembly. Repeatedly press the button to
adjust the temperature.
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3. Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap.
4. Insert the spout into the diesel exhaust
fluid tank filler pipe until the seal on the
spout fully seats.
5. Pour the fluid into the tank.
Note: The fluid stops flowing when the
tank is full.
6. Return the container to the vertical position slightly below the diesel
exhaust fluid tank filler pipe.
7. Allow any fluid remaining in the spout to drain back into the container.
8. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid tank filler pipe.
9. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid container and replace the
cap.
10. Replace the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you
feel a strong resistance. Do not attempt to start the engine if you
have filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank
with incorrect fluid. Incorrect diesel
exhaust fluid use could cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
Selective Catalytic Reductant
System Warning Lamp
The warning lamp illuminates if
the system detects the diesel
exhaust fluid level is low or if
there is a system malfunction.
If the warning lamp illuminates, the
information display messages give you an
indication whether the concern is fluid
related or if there is a selective catalytic
reductant system malfunction. If the
warning lamp illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, and the fluid is at a
sufficient level, this indicates a system
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Note: When filling the diesel exhaust fluid
tank from empty, there may be a short
period before the increased diesel exhaust
fluid level is registered.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER WARNING: Do not park or idle your
vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The regeneration
process creates very high exhaust gas
temperatures and the exhaust will
radiate a considerable amount of heat
during and after regeneration and after
you have switched the engine off. This is
a potential fire hazard.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on. If the stability control or traction control
system detects a fault, the following may
occur:
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The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
If the stability control or traction control
system activates, the following may occur:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake pedal, the
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control
The system helps to prevent your vehicle
skidding or laterally sliding by individually
applying the brakes to one or more wheels
and, if necessary, reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
The system helps to prevent rollovers by
detecting your vehicle's roll motion, and
individually applying the brakes to one or
more wheels.
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WARNING: A fluid level between
the MAX and MIN lines is within the
normal operating range and there is no
need to add fluid. A fluid level not in the
normal operating range could
compromise the performance of the
system. Have your vehicle checked
immediately. To avoid fluid contamination, the reservoir
cap must remain in place and fully tight,
unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 362).
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
The battery is under the driver seat.
Note: If you have power seats and the
battery has no charge, jump-start your
vehicle to move the seat. See
Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 259). Removing the Battery
1. Fully raise the driver seat and move it
fully forward. Pull the tabs upward and
remove the cover.
Note: Your vehicle may not have this cover. 2.
Unhook the cover and tuck it under the
seat.
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