2005 FORD EXPEDITION seats

SEATING
Front row adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with two-way adjustable head
restraints. 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. Refer to the following illustration to raise and lower the head
restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
Push control to lower head restraint.
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
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 driver door.
•To program position one, move
the driver seat, rearview mirrors,
and adjustable pedals to the
desired position. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator
light will briefly illuminate. 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 position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions can also be recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory function to a specific remote entry transmitter,
refer toRemote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
Climate controlled seats operation (if equipped)
The controls for the climate controlled seats are located on the dual
electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) system. Refer to
Climate controlsfor more information.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
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•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.
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 downward once tab is
released.
•Remove filter.










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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 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
Second row seats
Your vehicle’s second row outboard seating positions 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.
The head restraints can be raised by
lifting. To lower the head restraint,
press the release button.
If the head restraint becomes detached, replace the notched bar into the
bezel while holding the release button.
Second row folding seat system
Ensure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the
floor in front of the second row seats or on the seat cushion before
folding them down. Ensure that the head restraints are lowered.
Move the front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat
headrest clears the front seat.
For assistance, refer to the label located on the side of the seat cushion.
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Adjusting the 2nd row outboard seat for E-Z Entry
The 2nd row outboard seats allow for easier entry and exit to and from
the 3rd row seat.
To enter the 3rd row seat:
1. Locate the handle on the side of
the seat, lifting it to release the
seatback.
2. Pull up on the handle located at the back of the seat. The seat will flip
forward.
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Folding 40% seat system to full lowered load floor position
Use caution when folding the seatback to the flat back position
as the system will move forward when you lift the release
handle.
1. Locate the handle on the side of
the seat, lifting it to release the
seatback.
2. Ensure that the seat back is
locked in the down position by
applying pressure to the seat back.
3. Locate the latch strap at the front
of the seat and pull to release the
seat into a kneel down load floor
position. A moderate force may be
required to move the seat forward
and down.
Once the second row seats are in
the down position, the front seats
may be readjusted.
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Adjusting the second row 20% seat (if equipped)
Lift the handle to move the seat
forward or backward.
Note: This seat can be moved forward to keep a child in a child
restraint close to the front seat occupants. The seat should be
moved to the full rearward position when it is occupied by older
children or adults.
Reclining the second row 40% seatback
Locate the release handle located on
the outboard side of the seat
cushion and lift gently to allow the
seatback to be adjusted to the
desired location.
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.
Third row seats
Ensure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the
floor in front of the third row seats or on the seat cushion before
lowering them. Ensure that the head restraints are lowered.
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Push the top of the control button
to return the seatback to its original
position.
The power folding seats are designed to stall within 1–10 seconds
of encountering an obstruction when opening or closing. Should
this occur, remove the obstruction and wait approximately 1–4
minutes for the seat motor to reset.
The power fold down seats will operate for 30 minutes after the
ignition switch is in Off. The transmission must be in P (park),
and the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be open. Similar to the
Battery Saver feature, the power 3rd row seat will be disabled 30
minutes after turning the vehicle off. If the power 3rd row seat is
disabled after 30 minutes, the seat can be enabled by opening any
door, pressing the unlock key on the key fob, pressing any keyless
keypad button, or turning the ignition key.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in
a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:
•Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints.
•Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors,
and safety belt usage sensors.
•Driver’s seat position sensor.
•Front crash severity sensor.
•Restraints Control Module (RCM).
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