2022 Ford Transit Connect Owners Manual - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row Seats

Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row Seats

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.

Second Row Seats

Folding the Seat

1. Fully lower the head restraints.   See   Head Restraints. 

1. Pull the lever on the top of the seat.

1. Fold the seat backrest forward, then push down on the center of the seat backrest to lock the latches.

1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat backrest.

1. Move the seat forward to the lowered position, then push down on the center of the seat backrest to lock the latches.

Note:   A distinct click sounds 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 seat backrest in the folded position, but not when the seat is in the tilted position.

Unfolding the Seat

1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat backrest, lift the seat and push down to lock into position.

1. Pull the lever on the top of the seat, unfold the seat backrest 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:  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. 

1. Fully move the seat backward.

1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat cushion.

1. Fold the seat cushion forward.

1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat backrest.

1. 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.

Unfolding the Seat Backrest

1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat backrest.

1. Unfold the seat backrest backward and lock into position.

1. 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.