2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR fold seats

3.Pull the larger tongue across the lap andinsert it into the buckle to the right of thecenter seat.
Note:If in constant use, you can leave thebelt buckled in the smaller buckle. When itis not in use, or when you fold or move therear seats, you should release the belt fromthe smaller buckle. Using the tongue of theadjacent seatbelt, press the red button onthe smaller buckle.
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING: Always ride and drivewith your seatback upright and properlyfasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion ofthe seatbelt snugly and low across thehips. Position the shoulder portion of theseatbelt across your chest. Pregnantwomen must follow this practice. See thefollowing figure.
Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt low acrossthe hips below the belly and worn as tightas comfort allows. Position the shoulder beltto cross the middle of the shoulder and thecenter of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle is involvedin a crash, have the seatbelts andassociated components inspected as soonas possible. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the vehicle sensitivelocking mode. The front outboard passengerand rear seatbelts have both the vehiclesensitive locking mode and the automaticlocking mode.
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt length adjustmentto your movements and locking in responseto vehicle movement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofabout 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, thecombination seatbelts lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver andpassengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. If theseatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower theheight adjuster to allow the seatbelt toretract. If the retractor does not unlock, pullthe seatbelt out slowly then feed a small
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Tilting Manual Head Restraints
The front seat head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1.Adjust the seatback to an upright drivingor riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, un-tiltedposition.
Power Front Head Restraints (If Equipped)
To raise the head restraint, lift the switch upuntil you reach a comfortable height.
To lower the head restraint, press the switchdown.
To move the head restraint forward, pushthe switch forward until you reach thedesired position.
To move the head restraint rearward, pushthe switch rearward.
Second Row Outermost Head Restraints
The outermost head restraints arenon-adjustable, but you can fold themrearward.
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The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam andstructure.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.C
A fold button.D
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold both C buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Note:Make sure the head restraint foldbutton is facing the outboard side of theseat.
Folding the Head Restraint
1.Press button D to fold the head restraint.
2.Pull the head restraint up to place it backto the upright position.
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam andstructure.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
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Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
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.
Third Row Head Restraints
The third row head restraints arenon-adjustable, but you can fold them.
The head restraints consist of:
•An energy absorbing foam and structure.
•A fold button.
1. Press the button to fold the headrestraint.
2.Pull the head restraint up to place it backin the upright position.
Power Rear Head Restraints
The third row outermost head restraints arefixed and cannot be removed.
Press the button on the overhead consoleto fold the third row outermost headrestraints.
Pull the head restraint up to place it in theupright position.
Note:These head restraints fold when youpress the fold flat button.
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REAR SEATS
Folding the Second Row 40% Seat
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make sure thatit has fully latched after returning the seatbackrest to its original position. Anunlatched seat may become dangerous ifyou stop suddenly or have a crash.
1.Locate the handle on the side of the seatcushion by the door.
2. Pull up on the handle to fold the seatbackrest.
Note:Use caution when folding the seatbackrest to the flat position as the seatmoves forward when you lift the releasehandle.
To return the seat to the upright position:
1. Lift the seat backrest toward the rear ofthe vehicle.
2.Rotate the seat backrest until you hear aclick, locking it in the upright position.
Adjusting the Second Row Outermost40% Seat for Easy Entry
WARNING: Do not drive your vehiclewith a seat that is unlatched or in thefolded position. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
WARNING: Check under the seatcushion to make sure no cargo or objectsare under the seat cushion beforereturning the seat cushion to its originalposition, and that the seat cushion locksinto place. Failure to do so may preventthe seat from operating properly in theevent of a crash, which could increase therisk of serious injury.
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3.When exiting your vehicle from the thirdrow seats, pull the lever up on the uppercorner of the outermost seats.
4.To return the seat to the seating position,slide the seat rearward while pullingdown on the seat backrest until the latchfully engages.
5. To move the seat further back, pull thelever under the front of the seat and slideit backward.
Note: You must move the seat to the fullforward position before you move itrearward. Otherwise, the seat may not slideproperly rearward.
Note:You can slide the outermost seatsforward when using a child restraint.
Power Easy Entry (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not drive your vehiclewith a seat that is unlatched or in thefolded position. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
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WARNING: Check under the seatcushion to make sure no cargo or objectsare under the seat cushion beforereturning the seat cushion to its originalposition, and that the seat cushion locksinto place. Failure to do so may preventthe seat from operating properly in theevent of a crash, which could increase therisk of serious injury.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make sure thatit has fully latched after returning the seatbackrest to its original position. Anunlatched seat may become dangerous ifyou stop suddenly or have a crash.
The easy entry seat allows for easier entryand exit to and from the third row seat.
1.Press the button on the rear quarter trimpanel to unlock the rear of the seat.
2. Push the seat forward to gain access tothe third row seat.
Reclining the Second Row Outermost40% Seat Backrest
WARNING: Reclining the seatbackcan cause an occupant to slide under theseat's seatbelt, resulting in severe personalinjuries in the event of a crash.
The release handle is on the outermost sideof the seat cushion. Lift it to adjust the seatbackrest to your desired position.
Folding the Second Row Center 20%Seat (If Equipped)
WARNING: To prevent possibledamage to the seat or seatbelts, make surethat the seatbelts are not fastened beforefolding the seatback.
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WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make sure thatit has fully latched after returning the seatbackrest to its original position. Anunlatched seat may become dangerous ifyou stop suddenly or have a crash.
The release handle is on the upper right seatbackrest. Pull the handle to release thefolding seat latch.
To return the seat to the upright position,rotate the seat backrest until you hear a click,locking it in the upright position.
Note:Use the same release handle torecline the seat backrest.
Adjusting the Second Row Center 20%Seat (If Equipped)
Note:Move this 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.
Lift the handle to move the seat forward orrearward.
Power Folding Rear Seats
Note:Similar to the battery saver feature,the power rear seat functions disable 10minutes after you switch the ignition off. Thetransmission must be in park (P) and theliftgate, or liftgate glass must be open inorder to operate the seats.
Note:Be sure the third-row center headrestraint is in the lowered position beforeyou power the rear seats down. Thethird-row outermost head restraints foldwhen you press the fold button.
The control buttons are on the left-hand rearquarter trim panel (accessible from theliftgate area).
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