2014 LINCOLN MKS seats

Rear seat non-adjustable outboard head restraints
The head restraints consist of:
A. An energy absorbing head restraint
B. Two steel stems
C. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button
•Remove: Simultaneously press and hold both unlock and remove
buttons (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.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. To
tilt the head restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seat back 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.
A
B
C
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POWER SEATS
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when your
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seat back.
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:
1. After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat
control again to override.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat track.
3. Continue pressing the control for about two seconds. You will feel the
seat bounce back slightly.
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Power Lumbar
A. Press the top of the control to raise the height
of the lumbar support. Press the bottom of the
control to lower the height of the lumbar support
B. Press the front of the control to adjust
firmness. Press the rear of the control to adjust
softness.
Multi-Contour Active Motion™ Seat (If Equipped)
Note:The massage system will turn off after 20 minutes.
Note:The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory
mode to activate the seats.
Note:Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. The seat back
and cushion massage cannot function at the same time.
A. Cushion and seat back massage
control
B. Lumbar control
C. Power seat controls
•Seat cushion massage: Press and release the front portion of the
massage control (A). Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control
to cancel.
•Seat back massage: Press and release the rear portion of the massage
button (A). Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to
cancel.
•Lumbar selection: Press either up or down on the lumbar control (B)
to select the top, middle, or bottom part of the seat back.
•Lumbar adjust: Press and hold the front of the lumbar control (B) to
increase the firmness of the selected portion of the seat back or press
and hold the rear of the lumbar to decrease the firmness.
•Power seat controls (C)
We recommend first selecting the lumbar to the desired setting and then
selecting the back or cushion massage setting.
BA
C
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MEMORY FUNCTION
The memory control, located on the
driver’s door, allows positioning
recall of the:
•Driver seat
•Power mirrors
•Adjustable pedals (if equipped)
•Power tilt and telescopic steering
column (if equipped)
Programming a memory position
Note:A memory position may be programmed at any time.
•To program a position, move the memory features to the desired
positions using the associated controls. Press and hold the desired
memory button for at least two seconds. A chime will sound
confirming that a memory position has been set.
•To program another position, repeat the previous procedure using the
other buttons.
Recalling a memory position
A programmed memory position can be recalled:
•in any transmission selector lever position if the ignition is not on.
•only in positionPorNif the ignition is on.
Press the desired memory control to recall a memory position.
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)
or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that is programmed to a
memory position. If the easy entry feature is enabled, the seat will first
move to the easy entry position. The seat will move to the final position
when the key is in the ignition or when the push button start system is
put in accessory mode, or started.
To program the memory feature to a remote control, seeKeys and
Remote Control.
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Easy Entry and Exit Feature
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:
•the transmission selector lever is in positionNorP
•the ignition is turned off
The seat and steering wheel will move to their original positions when:
•the transmission selector lever is in positionNorP
•the ignition is put in accessory mode or is started
Turn the easy entry feature off or on through the information display.
See theInformation Displayschapter.
HEATED AND VENTILATED SEATS
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.
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To operate the heated seats:
Press the heated seat symbol located on the touchscreen
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 and will need to be reactivated.
Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the ventilated seats:
Press the ventilated seat symbol located on the touchscreen
to cycle through the various cooling settings and off. Cooler
settings are indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the ventilated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to be reactivate it.
Heated and Ventilated Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
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.
A/C
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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.
REAR SEATS
Rear Seat Armrest
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a crash.
To access the cup holders, rotate the
armrest into the use position. To open the
storage compartment, pull up on the
latch.
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Armrest pass-through
Pull down the door located in back
of the armrest in order to store
cargo of a longer length such as skis
or lumber.
Note: Do not exceed 80 pounds (36 kilograms) of weight on the
pass-through door.
Rear 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.
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