quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or
lack of availability of Genuine Parts.
Servicing the vehicle regularly is not
only about vehicle maintenance – it
also ensures that your vehicle remains
roadworthy and in perfect working order.
You should therefore have your vehicle
serviced according to the Ford guidelines.
Some work may have to be carried out be-
fore the due date of the next service if the
vehicle is subjected to severe operating
conditions. Severe operating conditions are,
for example, regular stop-and-go driving
and driving in areas with high levels of dust.
Consult a correspondingly
qualified
work-
shop for additional information.
Sitting position
Introduction
Overview of seats (authorised use of
vehicle seats in accordance with type
approval)
5-seater
7-seater
1st seat row
2
2
2nd seat row
3
3
3rd seat row
–
2
Number of seats
The number of seats depends on the seat-
ing
configuration
and the equipment in the
particular vehicle model.
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
Retrofitting seats
Additional seats can be
retrofitted,
provi-
ded that the maximum number of seats
specified
by the manufacturer in the vehicle
documentation is not exceeded. For this
purpose, seat anchor points should be
fit-
ted
to the vehicle
floor
by a corresponding-
ly
qualified
workshop in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
These additional seats must also have seat
belt anchor points and seat belts.
WARNING
Assuming an incorrect sitting position in
the vehicle can increase the risk of severe
or fatal injuries during a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre, in the event of a colli-
sion or accident, or if the airbags are trig-
gered.
·
All vehicle occupants must assume
a correct sitting position before setting
off
and maintain this position through-
out the trip. This also applies to the fas-
tening of seat belts.
·
The number of vehicle occupants must
never exceed the number of seats with
seat belts in the vehicle.
·
Never tilt the backrest too far to the
rear.
·
Always keep your feet in the footwell
during the trip. Never place your feet on
the seat or dash panel, for example.
Never hold your feet out of the window.
If you sit like this, the airbag and seat
belt cannot provide optimal protection
and could actually increase the risk of
injury during an accident.
The dangers of assuming an in-
correct sitting position
Please refer to at the start of the
chapter on page 44.
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn
incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries
increases. Seat belts can only provide opti-
mal protection if the seat belt routing is
correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting posi-
tion considerably impairs the level of pro-
tection provided by a seat belt. This could
lead to severe or even fatal injuries. The risk
of severe or fatal injuries is especially in-
creased when a deploying airbag strikes
a vehicle occupant who has assumed an in-
correct sitting position. The driver is respon-
sible for all occupants transported in the
vehicle, especially children.
The following list contains examples of sit-
ting positions that can be dangerous for all
vehicle occupants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
— Never stand in the vehicle.
— Never stand on the seats.
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