LINCOLN MARK VIII 1997 Owners Manual

136To operate the Heated Seat System:
1. Select mode.q
ªBothº to heat the seat back and seat cushion
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ªBackº to heat the seat back only
2. Turn the knob to ªLOº (the lowest heat level).
Allow five minutes for the heat level to
stabilize.
3. If the heat level is not high enough for
comfort, select increased heat levels. Allow at
least two minutes for the heat level to stabilize
at any new level selected.
4. If the heated seat is not turned off, the seat
will heat up to the selected temperature level
each time the car is started.
NOTE:Cooling the seat down takes considerably
longer than increasing its heat level.
Auto-Glide SeatsAuto-Glide is a feature which automatically moves
the seat forward or rearward when the seatback is
tilted forward or rearward to allow ease of entry
into the rear seat.
NOTE:This feature can turned off. For more
information see theMessage Center Driver Settings
section in theInstrumentationchapter.
With the ignition OFF, the driver's seat Auto-Glide
will only function when the gearshift is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park), and at least one of the
vehicle's doors is open. If the ignition is ON,
Auto-Glide will function with the transmission
selector in N (Neutral) or P (Park).
With the ignition OFF, the passenger seat
Auto-Glide will only function when at least one of
the vehicle's doors are open. If the ignition is ON,
Auto-Glide will function. However, Auto-Glide will
operate while occupied during rear travel.
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If the seatback is moved from its forward stop angle
while the seat is traveling forward, the seat will
stop. If the seatback is returned to the forward stop
angle position, the seat will resume its forward
travel. If the seatback is returned to its upright
position, the seat will return to the original position.
If the transmission is shifted from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) while the driver's seat is moving, the seat
will stop where it is. Returning the gearshift to N
(Neutral) or P (Park) will allow seat movement to
continue. To allow movement without returning to
P (Park) or N (Neutral) will require the use of the
electric seat controls.
If you sit in the seat while the Auto-Glide is
moving rearward, the seat will continue to move.
If the seat stalls, or if any seat switch is
momentarily activated (excluding the lumbar switch)
while the seat is traveling forward, the seat will
stop. If the seatback is returned to its upright
position, the seat will return to the position it wasat when the ease of entry cycle was started. To
resume forward travel will require moving the
seatback off of its forward stop angle position and
returning it back to the same. Repositioning the seat
at this time using the seat controls will cancel
Auto-Glide.
If the ignition is off, and the last open door is
closed while a seat is moving, 30 seconds will be
allowed for the forward or rearward movement to
be completed.
Easy Access/Easy Out (driver side
only)The easy in/easy out feature of the driver seat
moves the seat two inches back when:q
the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
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the driver safety belt is buckled
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the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
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138The easy in/easy out feature of the driver seat
moves the seat two inches forward when:q
the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
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the driver safety belt is buckled
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the ignition switch is turned to ON.
Important Safety Belt InformationThe use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most states
and in Canada, the law requires their use.
Safety belts provide best restraint when:q
the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a
warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. SeeSafety Belt Warning Light and Chimein
theInstrumentationchapter.
See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety belts.
Also seeSafety Restraints for Childrenin this
chapter for special instructions about using safety
belts for children.
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Fastening the combination lap and shoulder
belt
Fastening the rear seat lap and shoulder beltNOTE:Be sure to read and understandImportant
Safety Belt Informationin this chapter.
To adjust the lap part of the belt,pull up on the
shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as
low as possible around your hips.
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142While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its
original position to prevent it from striking you or
the vehicle.
Unfastening the lap/shoulder belts
Right Front or Rear Window Seating
PositionsYour vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode
retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the
combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat
passenger and rear outboard passengers.
Dual locking mode retractors operate in two
ways:Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
modeIn this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor
will allow the occupant freedom of movement,
locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering
or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or
more. The retractor can also be made to lock by
pulling the belt out quickly.
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144Unfastening the center rear lap safety beltNOTE:Be sure to read and understandImportant
Safety Belt Informationin this chapter.
Pull the belt across your hips and insert the tongue
into the correct buckle on your seat until you hear
a snap and feel it lock. Make sure the buckle is
securely fastened.
If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip
the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt. Pull the
belt tongue over your lap until it reaches the
buckle.If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
To unfasten the belt, push the release button on
the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from
the buckle.
Safety Belt Extension AssemblyFor some people, the safety belt may be too short
even when it is fully extended. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a
safety belt extension assembly (part number
611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no
cost from your dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the webbing
on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only
if the safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extension to change the fit of
the shoulder belt across the torso.
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