2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR fold seats

The retractor for the third row center seatbeltis in the roof.
To fasten the seatbelt:
1.Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock ifyou pull it sharply or if the vehicle is ona slope.
2.Insert the smaller tongue into the smallerbuckle to the left of the center seat.
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.
SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE
Sensitive locking mode is a seatbelt retractorfeature that allows shoulder belt lengthadjustment according to your movementsand locking in response to vehiclemovement.
HOW DOES SENSITIVE LOCKINGMODE WORK
If the driver suddenly brakes, turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofabout 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the seatbeltslock to help reduce forward movement ofthe driver and passengers.
In addition, the seatbelt retractor locks if youpull the seatbelt webbing out too quickly. Ifthe retractor locks, slowly lower the heightadjuster to allow the seatbelt to retract.
If the retractor does not unlock, pull theseatbelt out slowly then feed a small lengthof webbing back toward the stowed position.
For rear seatbelts, recline the rear seatbackrest or push the seat backrest cushionaway from the seatbelt. Feed a small lengthof webbing back toward the stowed position.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC LOCKINGMODE
This feature keeps the seatbelts pre-locked.The belt still retracts to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt.
WHEN TO USE AUTOMATIC LOCKINGMODE
Use this mode any time you install a childrestraint in the front passenger seatingposition or any rear seating position. Properlyrestrain children 12 years old and under in arear seat whenever possible.
Note:Automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver seatbelt.
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MANUAL SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The second row outermost head restraintsare not adjustable or foldable.
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam andstructure.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.C
Second Row Center Head Restraint
The head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing foam andstructure.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Third Row Head Restraints
The third row head restraints arenon-adjustable, but you may be able to foldthem.
The head restraints consist of:
•A trimmed energy absorbing foam andstructure.
•A fold button, if equipped.
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ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
For the second row center head restraint,pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
To fold the second row outermost and thirdrow head restraints:
1.Press the fold button.
2.Pull the head restraint up to place it backto the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
For the second row outermost headrestraints:
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold the guide sleeve unlockand remove button.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
For the second row center head restraint:
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold guide sleeve adjust andrelease button and the guide sleeveunlock and remove button.
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.
For the second row outermost headrestraints, make sure the fold button is facingthe outermost side of the seat.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD ANDFORWARD
Lift the handle to move the second rowcenter seat forward or backward.
Note:Move the 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.
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ADJUSTING THE 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.
For the second row outermost seats, therelease handle is on the outermost side ofthe seat cushion. Lift it to adjust the seatbackrest to your preferred position.
FOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
1.Locate the handle on the outermost sideof the seat cushion.
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.
Folding the Second Row Center Seat
(If Equipped)
WARNING: To prevent possibledamage to the seat or seatbelts, make surethat the seatbelts are not fastened beforefolding the seatback.
The release handle is in the upper right seatbackrest. Pull the handle to release thefolding seat latch.
Note:Use the same release handle torecline the seat backrest.
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UNFOLDING THE SEATS
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.Lift the seat backrest toward the rear ofthe vehicle.
2.Rotate the seat backrest until it engages,locking it in the upright position.
ACCESSING THE THIRD ROW SEATS
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.
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.
Note:You can move the outermost seatsforward to allow access to the third rowseats.
This feature allows for easier entry and exitto and from the third row seat.
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Press the button on the head restraint or thebutton on the overhead console to fold thethird row outermost head restraints. Pull thehead restraint up to place it in the uprightposition.
Note:These head restraints fold when youpress the fold flat button.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
Powerfold Seats
WARNING: Do not recline a rear seaton which a child restraint is installed.Failure to follow this instruction couldreduce the effectiveness of the childrestraint.
The third-row power recline buttons are onthe quarter trim panel on each side of thevehicle.
Moves the seat backrest rearward.A
Moves the seat backrest forward.B
FOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
The control buttons are on the left-hand rearquarter trim panel and are accessible fromthe liftgate area.
Second Row Bench Seats
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Second Row Captain Chairs
Folds the left-hand third-row seat.A
Folds both third-row seats.B
Folds the right-hand third-row seat.C
Folds the left-hand second-rowseat.D
Folds the second-row benchcenter seat or both second-rowcaptain chair seats.
E
Folds the right-hand second-rowseat.F
Note:The power fold seats operate for 10minutes after you switch the ignition off. Thetransmission must be in park (P) and theliftgate, or liftgate glass must be open.Similar to the battery saver feature, thepower rear seats disable 10 minutes afteryou switch the ignition off.
Note:Be sure the third-row center headrestraint is in the lowered position beforeyou power the rear seats down. Thethird-row outermost head restraints foldautomatically when you press the foldbutton.
UNFOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
To return the second-row seat backrest tothe original position, rotate the seat backrestup until it latches in the upright position. Theseat backrest clicks when it is locked intoposition.
To return the third-row seat backrest to theoriginal position, press the correspondingcontrol again.
Note:If the third row seat does notcompletely fold or unfold, press and hold theseat button until the seat folds and unfoldstwice.
If the power rear seat is disabled after 10minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•Opening any door.
•Pressing the unlock button on the keyfob.
•Pressing any keyless entry keypadbutton.
•Switching the ignition on.
Folding Down the Rear Seats to theLoad Floor
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 seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
The third-row seats have obstacle detectionthat prevents the seats from folding orreturning if they are obstructed.
MASSAGE SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS
The engine must be running or the vehiclemust be in accessory mode to activate theseats.
This feature is disabled when the child safetylocks are on.
Allow a few seconds for any selection toactivate. Selecting a different adjustmentcancels the current one in progress. Whenthe seat backrest and cushion are bothactive, the massage alternates betweenzones.
SWITCHING THE MASSAGE SEATS ONAND OFF
You can adjust this feature through the reartouchscreen.
HEATED SEATS
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustionor other physical conditions. The heatedseat could cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anything onthe seat that blocks the heat, for examplea seat cover or a cushion. This could causethe seat to overheat. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS ONAND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
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