2021 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

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.
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.
Front Seat Manual Head
Restraints The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam and
structure.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
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
reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Note: You cannot remove front seat head
restraints that have entertainment system
video screens.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Tilting Manual Head Restraints (If
Equipped)
The front seat head restraints tilt for extra
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1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
Second Row Outermost Head
Restraints
The outermost head restraints are
non-adjustable, but you may be able to
fold them rearward. The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam and
structure.
A
Two steel stems.
B Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
A fold button (If equipped).
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 sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Note: Make sure the head restraint fold
button is facing the outermost side of the
seat.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press button D to fold the head restraint.
2. Pull the head restraint up to place it back to the upright position.
Second Row Center Seat Head
Restraint The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam and
structure.
A
Two steel stems.
B
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Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
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 reaches its 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 sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Third Row Head Restraints
The third row head restraints are
non-adjustable, but you may be able to
fold them. The head restraints consist of:
•
A trimmed energy absorbing foam and
structure.
• A fold button (If equipped).
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press the button to fold the head restraint.
2. Pull the head restraint up to place it back in the upright position.
Power Rear Head Restraints (If
Equipped)
The third row outermost head restraints
are fixed and cannot be removed. Press the button on the head restraint or
the button on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel to fold the third
row outermost head restraints. Pull the
head restraint up to place it in the upright
position.
Note:
These head restraints fold when you
press the fold flat button.
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MANUAL SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward Recline Adjustment
(If Equipped)
WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. Manual Lumbar
(If Equipped)
The lumbar support control is on the
outboard side of the seat. Turn the control
to adjust your support.
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
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Adjusting the Lumbar Support Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front
Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped)
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. When the seat backrest and
cushion are both active, the massage
alternates between zones.
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Lumbar and Bolster Mode
Massage Mode
Upper lumbar
Back massage intensity
adjustment
A
Lumbar decrease
Massage intensity decrease
and off*
B
Lower lumbar**
Cushion massage intensity
adjustment
C
Lumbar increase
Massage intensity increase
D
-
On and off
E
* The massage feature defaults to an
alternating massage mode with back
massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar
and bolster feature defaults to the middle
lumbar mode.
** Press C a second time to adjust the back
bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the
cushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen. When switched on, the
system displays directions for you to adjust
the lumbar settings in your seat or to set
the massage function.
To access and make adjustments to the
lumbar setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle
> Multi-Contour Seat. 2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbar
intensity.
To access and make adjustments to the
massage setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle
>Multi-Contour Seat.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press Off, Low or High.
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MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
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.
This feature automatically recalls the
position of the following:
• Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power adjustable foot pedals.
• Optional power adjustable steering
column.
The memory control is on the driver door. Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
desired position.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset
at any time. Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving
position. The memory features move to
the position stored for that preset.
Note:
You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or if the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
and the vehicle is not moving when the
ignition is on.
You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
intelligent access key fob if it is linked
to a preset position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked key fob is present.
Note: Using a linked key fob 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 memory button)
during a memory recall cancels the
operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent
Access Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls
or intelligent access (IA) keys.
1. With the ignition on, move the memory
positions to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the desired preset button for about five seconds. A tone
sounds after about 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.
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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 recall a memory position.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the driver
seat position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm)
when you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature
through the information display. See
General Information
(page 119).
REAR SEATS
Folding the Second Row
Outermost Seats WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. 1. Locate the handle on the side of the
seat cushion by the door.
2. Pull up on the handle to fold the seat backrest.
Note: Use caution when folding the seat
backrest to the flat position as the seat
moves forward when you lift the release
handle.
To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Lift the seat backrest toward the rear
of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the seat backrest until you hear
a click, locking it in the upright position.
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