Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 25

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Do not recline the seat backrest too
far as this can cause the occupant
to slide under the safety belt,

resulting in serious injury in the event of a
crash.

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seat backrest reclined too
far, can result in serious injury or

death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat backrest, with
your feet on the floor.

Do not place objects higher than the
seat backrest to reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of a crash

or during heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest more
than 30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches
(25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

Adjust the head restraints for all
passengers before you drive your
vehicle. This will help minimize the

risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Do not adjust the head restraints when
your vehicle is moving.

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when

the seat is occupied. An improperly
adjusted head restraint may not
adequately protect an occupant during an
impact from the rear.

WARNINGS

Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Front Seat Head Restraint

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Second Row Outboard Head Restraints

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Second Row Center Head Restraint and
Third Row Head Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

Energy absorbing head restraint.

A

Steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

Adjusting the Head Restraint

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1.

Press and hold button C.

2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1.

Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)

The head restraints tilt for extra comfort.
To tilt the head restraint, do the following:

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1.

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.

MANUAL SEATS

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Failure to follow this warning

could result in serious personal injury or
death.

Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position. Pull on the

seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched after returning the seatback to its
original position. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous if you stop suddenly or
have a crash.

Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward

WARNING

Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged in its catch. An

unlatched seat can be dangerous in a crash
and could result in serious personal injury
or death.

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Adjusting the Lumbar Support

(If

Equipped)

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Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat

(If Equipped)

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Recline Adjustment

(If Equipped)

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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.

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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.