2014 FORD EDGE Owners Manual

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seat
back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING:Do not recline the seat back as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe
personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING:Do not place objects higher than the seat backs to
reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or
when stopping suddenly.
When you use them properly, the
seat, head restraint, safety belt and
airbags will provide optimum
protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these guidelines:
•Do not recline the seat back more than 30 degrees from vertical.
•Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as
possible.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as possible, remaining comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel.
We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (25 centimeters) between
your breastbone and the airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
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•Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or
operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper
position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING:The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted
when the seat is occupied.
WARNING:Install the head restraint properly to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Note:Before adjusting any head restraint, adjust the seatback to an
upright driving or riding position. Properly adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and
positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants
of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.
To adjust the head restraint, do the following:
Front Seat and Rear Seat
Outboard Head Restraints
A
C
B
D
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Rear Seat Center Head
Restraint
The head restraints consist of:
A. An energy absorbing head restraint.
B. Two steel stems.
C. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button.
D. Guide sleeve adjust and release button.
To adjust the head restraint, do the following:
•Raise: Pull up on the head restraint (A).
•Lower: Press and hold the guide sleeve adjust and release button (D)
and push down on the head restraint (A).
•Remove: Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest
adjustment position and then press and hold both the adjust and
release button (D) and the unlock and remove button (C), then pull
up on the head restraint.
•Reinstall: Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the
head restraint down until it locks.
D
B
A
B
C
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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.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING:Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback while the
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
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Adjusting the Height of the
Driver Seat
WARNING:Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Recline Adjustment
WARNING:Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury
to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on
the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
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Folding the Front Passenger
Seatback
The front passenger seatback can be folded to a horizontal position to
make room for a long load.
Lumbar Adjustment
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
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 Seat Adjustments
Power Lumbar
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MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
The memory control, located on the
instrument panel, allows automatic
positioning of the following features
to two programmable positions:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
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 chime.
You can save up to two preset memory positions. You can save a memory
preset at any time.
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).
To program the memory feature to a remote control, see theKeys and
Remote Controlchapter.
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