headrest LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2023 Owners Manual

FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out ofposition or with the seatback reclined toofar can take weight off the seat cushionand affect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Always situpright against your seat back, with yourfeet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the event ofa crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury or death in the event ofa sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicle ismoving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of control ofyour vehicle.
SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat, headrestraint, seatbelt and airbags will provideoptimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the base ofyour spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degrees fromthe upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the topof it is level with the top of your head andas far forward as possible. Make sure thatyou remain comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)between your breastbone and the airbagcover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
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•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the seatbeltover the center of your shoulder andposition the lap strap tightly across yourhips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
POWER SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton (If equipped).D
ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the risk ofneck injury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraint when your vehicleis moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible it shouldbe installed and properly adjusted whenthe seat is occupied. Failure to adjust thehead restraint properly could reduce itseffectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the head restraintsfor all passengers before you drive yourvehicle. This will help minimize the risk ofneck injury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraints when yourvehicle is moving.
To raise the head restraint, pull the headrestraint up.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint - if equipped:
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1.Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, untiltedposition.
Note:Do not attempt to force the headrestraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,continue tilting it forward until the headrestraint releases to the upright position.
Power Head Restraints (If Equipped)
To raise the head restraint, lift the switch up.
To lower the head restraint, press the switchdown.
To move the head restraint forward, pushthe switch forward.
To move the head restraint rearward, pushthe switch rearward.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
Note:You cannot remove head restraintsthat have audio system speakers.
INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
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ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
For the second row center head restraint,pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
To fold the second row outermost and thirdrow head restraints:
1.Press the fold button.
2.Pull the head restraint up to place it backto the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
For the second row outermost headrestraints:
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold the guide sleeve unlockand remove button.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
For the second row center head restraint:
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold guide sleeve adjust andrelease button and the guide sleeveunlock and remove button.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
For the second row outermost headrestraints, make sure the fold button is facingthe outermost side of the seat.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD ANDFORWARD
Lift the handle to move the second rowcenter seat forward or backward.
Note:Move the seat forward to keep a childin a child restraint close to the front seatoccupants. Move the seat to the fullrearward position when it is occupied byolder children or adults, including childrenin booster seats.
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Second Row Captain Chairs
Folds the left-hand third-row seat.A
Folds both third-row seats.B
Folds the right-hand third-row seat.C
Folds the left-hand second-rowseat.D
Folds the second-row benchcenter seat or both second-rowcaptain chair seats.
E
Folds the right-hand second-rowseat.F
Note:The power fold seats operate for 10minutes after you switch the ignition off. Thetransmission must be in park (P) and theliftgate, or liftgate glass must be open.Similar to the battery saver feature, thepower rear seats disable 10 minutes afteryou switch the ignition off.
Note:Be sure the third-row center headrestraint is in the lowered position beforeyou power the rear seats down. Thethird-row outermost head restraints foldautomatically when you press the foldbutton.
UNFOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
To return the second-row seat backrest tothe original position, rotate the seat backrestup until it latches in the upright position. Theseat backrest clicks when it is locked intoposition.
To return the third-row seat backrest to theoriginal position, press the correspondingcontrol again.
Note:If the third row seat does notcompletely fold or unfold, press and hold theseat button until the seat folds and unfoldstwice.
If the power rear seat is disabled after 10minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•Opening any door.
•Pressing the unlock button on the keyfob.
•Pressing any keyless entry keypadbutton.
•Switching the ignition on.
Folding Down the Rear Seats to theLoad Floor
WARNING: To prevent possibledamage to the seat or seatbelts, make surethat the seatbelts are not fastened beforefolding the seatback.
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