seats LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003 Owners Manual

for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner’s
Guide.
Data Recording
Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data
potentially including but not limited to information such as:
•the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and
passengers,
•information about the performance of various systems and modules in
the vehicle, and
•information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system
status.
Any of this information could potentially including information regarding
how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited
to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application
or steering input. This information may be stored during regular
operation or in a crash or near crash event.
This stored information may be read out and used by:
•Ford Motor Company.
•service and repair facilities.
•law enforcement or government agencies.
•others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such
information.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the sectionAir bagin theSeating and safety
restraintschapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and
instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should
NEVERbe used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the
air bag can be and is turned OFF.
Introduction
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Soft mute
When the vehicle is in reverse, and an obstacle is detected by Rear Park
Assist, the radio volume is reduced to a level that allows the warning to
be heard. After the obstacle warning is gone, the radio will return to the
previously set volume level.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin theDriver controls chapterfor
instructions on setting the clock.
Digital signal processing
The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the
signal mode to suit your listening tastes.
Press the DSP control to access the
DSP menu.
Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode (the selected
mode will appear in the display). The following can be selected:
•DSP OFF—disengages the feature
•STADIUM—outdoor stadium with
a capacity of about 30 000
•CHURCH—church with a high
vault
•HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000
•JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflected sounds
•NEWS “voice-only” type of sound with a limited audio band
Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes. Use the
SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the
vehicle.
The following occupancy modes can be selected:
•ALL SEATS
•DRIVER SEAT
•REAR SEATS
DSP
SEL+
SEL
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CLOCK
Press the right control to increase
the time displayed.
Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT(IF EQUIPPED)
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
inside the center console.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter. Use the power point.
An auxiliary power point is located
on the lower rear side of the center
console. The power point is
accessible from the rear seats.
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SEATING
Adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following
illustrations to raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
upand down.
If the head restraint is fully lowered,
push the release button to raise it.
Push release button located on the
side of the metal bar to lower head
restraint.
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Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls
The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front
door.
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Press to move the seat forward or
backward.
Press to move the front portion of
the seat cushion upor down.
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Press to move the rear portion of
the seat cushion upor down.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
•To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly illuminate (5 seconds). While the
light is illuminated, press control 1.
•
To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park
or Neutral. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions can also be recalled when you press your
remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
Easy access/easy out feature
This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backward when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is removed from the ignition cylinder
The seat will move 5 cm (2 inches) forward (to the original position)
when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is placed in the ignition cylinder
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Deactivating/activating the easy entry/exit feature
The easy entry/exit feature may also be turned on and off using the
following key sequence. This procedure must be performed within 20
seconds.
1. Remove the key from the ignition (if currently inserted).
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
3. Turn the ignition key to the run position.
4. Place the ignition key to the off position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the run position.
6. Place the ignition key to the off position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the run position.
8. Place the ignition key to the off position.
9. Momentarily activate the horizontal seat switch in either the forward
or rearward direction.
10. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS (if equipped)
The climate seat controls are located on the inside of the front doors.
To operate the climate control seats the engine must be running.
•Push the icon on the button to
activate cooled seats. A blue light
illuminates on the button. Push
the icon again to disengage.
•Push the icon on the button to
activate heated seats. A red light
illuminates on the button. Push
the icon again to disengage.
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In heat mode:
•Rotate the thumbwheel to select
the desired heat level from 1
(MIN) to 5 (MAX).
In cool mode:
•Rotate the thumbwheel to select
the desired cooling level from 1 (MIN) to 5 (MAX). When setting1is
selected, the seat(s) will provide vent cooling only (same temperature
as cabin air).
Allow five minutes for the temperature level to stabilize.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
•There is a filter located under
both front seats.
•It can be accessed from the
second row seat. Move the front
seat all the way forward and up
to ease access.
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To remove climate controlled seat
air filter:
•Remove key from ignition.
•Push on the outside rigid edge of
the air filter at the center and
rotate toward the front of the
vehicle once tabs are released.
•Remove filter.
To install climate controlled seat air filter:
•First, position the filter in it’s
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way upin
the housing. Then push in on the
center of the outside edge of the
filter and rotate upinto the
housing until it clips into position.
REAR SEATS
Adjustable head restraints (40/20/40 not bucket)
Your vehicle’s rear seats are equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible.
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The head restraints can be raised by
lifting. If the head restraint is fully
lowered, press the release button to
raise it. To raise or lower the head
restraint, press the release button
located on the side of the metal bar.
If the head restraint becomes detached, replace the notched bar into the
holes while holding the release button.
Folding down the 40/20/40 or bucket rear seats
Ensure that the headrest is in the down position and no objects such as
books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row
seats before folding them down.
Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat headrest
clears the front seat.
For assistance, refer to the label located on the plastic side shield.
1. Locate handle on the side of the
seat cushion by the door.
2. Pull the handle down and the
seatback will fall toward the front of
the vehicle.
3. Press down on the topoutboard
area of the seatback until a click is
heard.
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