Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual - part 26

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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).

Type 1

Folding the Seat Forward

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1.

Pull the strap on the side of the
seatback.

2. Fold the seatback forward.

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3

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3. Pull the large strap on the rear of the

seatback.

4. Raise the seat.

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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

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3

2

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.

Type 2

Second Row Seats

Folding the Seat Flat

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1

2

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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.

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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.

Unfolding the Seat

1

2

2

1

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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.

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1

Folding the Seat Flat

1.

Move the seat fully backward.

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3

3

2

2. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat

cushion.

3. Fold the seat cushion forward.