seats LINCOLN MKT 2015 Service Manual

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints may tilt for extra comfort. To tilt the head
restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding
position.
2. Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pulling
the top of the head restraint.
Once it is in its forward-most position, tilt it forward once more to
release it to the upright position.
Note:Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is
tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases
to the upright position.
POWER SEATS
WARNING:Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback while the
vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement,
causing loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback.
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Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery)
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Four-Way Power Lumbar (If Equipped)
The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion.
Press the front or rear of the
control to adjust firmness or
softness.
Press the top or bottom of the
control to raise or lower the height
of the lumbar support.
MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
This memory control, located on the
driver door, allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat and
power mirrors to three
programmable positions. You may
also have this feature for the
steering column and power
adjustable foot pedals.
Programming a memory position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your desired positions using the
associated controls.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button for about two seconds until
you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory positions. You can save a
memory preset at any time.
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Recalling a memory position
Press and release the desired memory preset button to recall a saved
memory position.
You can recall a programmed memory position:
•In any gearshift position if the ignition is not on.
•Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the ignition is on.
Recalling a memory position with the remote control
The memory positions are also recalled when you press unlock on your
remote control (if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position),
activate intelligent access, or, when you enter a valid personal entry code
that is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote control, see theKeys and
Remote Controlchapter.
Easy Access and Easy-Out Feature (If Equipped)
This feature can move the seat rearward and the steering column up and
forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
This occurs when:
•You place the transmission in neutral (N) or park (P).
•You switch the keyless ignition off or take the key out of the ignition
switch.
The seat and steering wheel will move to their original positions when:
•You place the transmission in neutral (N) or park (P).
•You switch the keyless ignition on or put the key in the ignition
switch.
Switch the Easy Entry/Exit feature on or off through the information
display settings menu. See theInformation Displayschapter.
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HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on
position.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
To operate the heated seats:
Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
Second-Row Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)
The second-row climate controlled seat controls are located on the rear
of the floor console. They function the same as the front-row climate
controlled seats.
Second-Row Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. See thescheduled maintenance information.
There is an air filter located under the rear of each second-row seat.
Tumble the seat forward to access the filter.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Seats
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
To operate the heated seats:
Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the heated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it.
Cooled Seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle through the various
cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
A/C
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If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it.
Note:When the heated or cooled front seat is active, you will be able to
hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal.
Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters. You must replace
them periodically. See thescheduled maintenance information.
Locate the filters under each front seat and access them from the
second-row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way forward and
to the full up positions to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate
counterclockwise once the tabs are
released, then remove the filter.
To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
up into the housing until it clips
into position.
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REAR SEATS
Second Row Seats
Recline Adjustment
WARNING:Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a crash.
Note:For the bench seat only, make sure the center safety belt is
unbuckled before folding the seatback.
Lift the handle to adjust seatback
rearward or forward. The seatback
can also fold forward until it is flat.
For the Town Car livery version
only, the seatback cannot be folded
flat or tumbled forward.
Moving the Seats Backward and Forward
(Six-Passenger Vehicles Only)
Lift the control to adjust the seat
forward or backward.
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Using the Second-Row Power Lumbar Support
(Six-Passenger Vehicles Only)
The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Press the top of the control to
adjust firmness.
Press the bottom of the control to
adjust softness.
Moving the Front Passenger Seat Backward and Forward (Town
Car Livery Version)
Press this control, located on the
passenger side rear door, to move
the front passenger seat backward
and forward.
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Power Fold and Tumble Seat (If Equipped)
WARNING:Make sure that the seat is unoccupied when folding
it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant
injury or damage to the seat.
This feature is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passenger
vehicles and on both sides for six-passenger vehicles.
Press the control located at the
back of the rear door opening one
time to fold the seatback down.
Tumble the seat forward for access
to the third row.
Note:When the ignition is turned off, the power fold feature will work
until the battery saver turns it off after 10 minutes. Reactivate the power
seats by pressing the unlock button on the remote entry key fob or by
using the unlock procedure on the keyless entry keypad. See theLocks
chapter. Keep the key in the accessory or run position to prevent the
feature from timing out.
Rear Seat Armrest (Livery vehicle)
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a crash.
To access the cupholders, rotate the
armrest into the use position. To
open the storage compartment, pull
the cupholder latch forward.
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