2013 FORD EXPEDITION warning

Third row head restraints –The third row head restraints are non
adjustable, but they can be folded.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of:
•a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (A),
•and a fold strap (B).
1. Pull the fold strap to fold the head restraint.
2. Pull up on the head restraint to place the head restraint back to the
upright position.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING:Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when
your vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing
the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the Seats Backward and
Forward (if equipped)
A
B
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Recline Adjustment (if
equipped)
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seat back to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
Manual Lumbar (if equipped)
The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Turn the control to adjust your support.
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POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back.
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the
vehicle is moving.
The control is located on the
outboard side of the seat. Move the
switch in the direction of the arrow
to raise or lower the seat cushion or
to move the seat forward, backward,
up or down.
Power Recline (if equipped)
Move the switch to recline the seat
back forward or rearward.
Note:On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat,
the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the
end of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving
forward or backward, a new stopping position will be set. To reset the
seat to its normal stopping position:
•After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat
control again to override.
•Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat
track.
•Continue pressing the control for approximately two seconds. You will
feel the seat bounce back slightly.
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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.
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.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
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.
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.
If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
A/C
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REAR SEATS
Folding Down the 2nd Row 40% Seat System
WARNING:Use caution when folding the seat back to the flat
back position as the system will move forward when you lift the
release handle.
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seat back to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
Make sure that the head restraint 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 the front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat
headrest clears the front seat.
1. Lower the head restraints by
pulling on the strap.
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Placing the 2nd Row Outboard 40% Seats in Cargo Mode
WARNING:Use caution when folding the seat back to the flat
back position as the system will move forward when you lift the
release handle.
WARNING:Always return the seat from the kneel position prior
to raising the seat back. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
The 2nd row seats can be placed in a kneel down load floor position to
allow more cargo space.
To place the seats in the cargo mode:
1. Fold down the 2nd row seat.
2. Pull the cargo mode lever up to
release the seat into a kneel down
load floor position.
Returning to the upright position from full lowered load floor
position
The seat back cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is
returned from the kneel down position. To return the seat to the upright
position:
1. Push the seat rearward until the
latch is engaged.
2. Return the seat back to the
upright position.
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Adjusting the 2nd Row Outboard 40% Seat for E-Z Entry
WARNING:Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether
the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause
injury during a sudden stop.
WARNING:After using the E-Z Entry feature make sure there
are not any objects, cargo or the feet of a 3rd row occupant
under the 2nd row seat when latching the seat to the floor. Injury to
the 3rd row occupants feet or damage to the seat may occur.
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seat back to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd
row seat.
To enter the 3rd row seat:
1. Fold down the 2nd row seat and
release the handle.
2. Pull the handle up again until the
seat releases from the floor.
3. Push the seat upward and fold it
away from the third row.
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Reclining the 2nd Row Outboard 40% Seatback
WARNING:Reclining the seat back can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
Locate the release handle on the
outboard side of the seat cushion.
Lift to allow the seatback to be
adjusted to the desired location.
Folding the 2nd Row Center 20% Seat System (if equipped)
WARNING:To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety
belts, ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when moving
the seat to the load floor position.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath
the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull
on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
1. Locate the release handle located
in the upper left seat back, and pull
the handle to release the folding
seat latch.
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