2021 FORD ESCAPE lock

Adjusting the Seat Height (If Equipped) POWER SEATS (If Equipped)
Head Restraint Components
The front seat head restraints consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Adjusting the Head Restraint WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving. WARNING:
The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.
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WARNING: Adjust the head
restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button.
2. Push the head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint (if equipped): 1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the preferred position. After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
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.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button.
3. Pull up the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Moving the Seat Backward and
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Adjusting the Seat Cushion (If
Equipped) Adjusting the Seat Backrest
Adjusting the Seat Height (If Equipped) Adjusting the Lumbar Support
HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
Heated Seat Precautions
WARNING: Use caution when using
the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions.
The heated seat could cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. WARNING:
Do not poke sharp
objects into the seat cushion or seat
backrest. This could damage the heated
seat element and cause it to overheat.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not place anything
on the seat that blocks the heat, for
example a seat cover or a cushion. This
could cause the seat to overheat. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
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MANUAL SEATS
Head Restraint Components
Center Head Restraint
The head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Outermost Head Restraint The head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving. WARNING:
The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts. WARNING:
Adjust the head
restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button.
2. Push the head restraint down.
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Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button.
3. Pull up the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
1. Fold the seat backrest forward before installing the head restraint.
2. Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint
down until it locks.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Adjusting the Seat Backrest
With the seat occupied, pull the lever up
to recline the seat backward.
Folding the Seat Backrest
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With the seat empty, pull the lever up to
fold the seat backrest forward. You may
need to lower the center head restraint
first.
Unfolding the Seat Backrest
WARNING: When unfolding the
seat, make sure that the seatbelts are
not trapped behind the seat. WARNING:
Make sure that the
seats and the seat backrests are secure
and fully locked in their catches.
Pull the seat backrest up to unfold it.
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HOW DOES THE MEMORY
FUNCTION WORK
The memory function recalls the position
of these features:
•
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants
are clear of moving parts. WARNING:
Do not use the memory
function when your vehicle is moving.
LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS The memory function buttons are on the
driver door. SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
preferred position.
3. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone.
A confirmation message appears in the
information display.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET
POSITION
Press and release the preset button.
Note: You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when you
place the transmission in park (P) or neutral
(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is not
moving.
You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if you linked it to a
preset position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked remote control is
present.
Using a linked remote control to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the easy entry position.
Note: Pressing any active memory feature
adjustment control, or any preset buttons
during a memory recall cancels the
operation.
Linking a Preset Position to your
Remote Control or Passive Key
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls
or passive keys.
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1.
With the ignition on, move the memory
features to the position you prefer.
2. Press and hold a preset button for five seconds. A tone sounds after two
seconds. Continue holding until you
hear a second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in Step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.
Note: If more than one linked remote
control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to initiate a memory recall.
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