LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2002 Owners Manual

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's
safety belt in the event of a collision.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
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Using the power lumbar support
The power lumbar control is located
on the outboard side of the seat.
Press one side of the control to
adjust firmness.
Press the other side of the control
to adjust softness.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to three
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
²To 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. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
²To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press
controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theControls and features chapter.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS
To operate the climate control seats the engine must be running.
²Slide the control to
to heat
the seatback and the seat
cushion.
²Slide the control to
to cool
the seatback and the seat
cushion.
In heat mode:
²Rotate the thumbwheel to select the desired heat level from 0 (OFF)
to 5 (MAX).
In cool mode:
²Rotate the thumbwheel to select the desired cooling level from 0
(OFF) 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.
The thumbwheel selection level numbers will illuminate when the system
is turned on.
If the climate control seat is not turned OFF (0), the seat will return to
the selected temperature level each time the ignition is turned to ON.
CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate control seat system includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
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²There is a filter located under
both front seats.
²It can be accessed from the
second row seat. Move the front
seat all the way forward and up
to ease access.
To remove climate control seat air
filter:
²Remove key from ignition.
²Push on the outside rigid edge of
the air filter at the center and
rotate downward once tab is
released.


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²Remove filter.
To install climate control seat air filter:
²First, position the filter in it's
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in
the housing. Then push in on the
center of the outside edge of the
filter and rotate up into the
housing until it clips into position.
REAR SEATS
Two-way adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle's 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. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
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Push control to lower head restraint.
Folding down the rear seats
Each seat can be folded down into the load floor position.
1. Remove the head restraint.
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2. Pull control to release seat.
3. Pull seatback toward front seat
and down into load floor position.
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4. Make sure seat is pushed all the
way down and locks into position.
Returning the seat to seating position
Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause
injury during a sudden stop.
1. Return the head restraint to its
original position.
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2. Pull control on the side of the
seat to release seat cushion from
the load floor position.
3. Lift seatback up until it locks into
vertical position.
4. Return the head restraint to its original position.
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they
can be properly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from
injury in a collision.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is
provided.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a safety belt.
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt
assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that
are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the
outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.
2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside
shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.
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