Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual — part 27

WARNINGS

The adjustable 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.

Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.

Note: Adjust the seatback 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 and rear seat outboard head
restraints

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Rear center head restraint

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

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: For the front head restraints, you may
need to use a key or similar object to release
the head restraint. Press the key into the
guide sleeve unlock and remove button to
release the head restraint.

Installing the Head Restraint

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 tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:

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1.

Adjust the seatback 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, pivoting it
forward again will then release it to the
rearward, un-tilted position.

MANUAL SEATS

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback

while your vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of your vehicle.

WARNINGS

Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged.

The manual front seats may consist of:

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A bar to move the seat backward
and forward.

A

A lever to adjust the height of the
seat.

B

A lever to adjust the angle of the
seatback.

C

POWER SEATS

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback

while your vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of your vehicle.

Reclining the seatback can cause an
occupant to slide under the seat's
safety belt, resulting in severe

personal injuries in the event of a crash.

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Power Lumbar

(If Equipped)

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REAR SEATS

Folding the Seatback

Note: Before lowering the seatback(s),
remove the outboard head restraints. See
Head Restraints (page 110).

Note: Your vehicle may have split
seatbacks that must be folded individually.

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2

1

1

1.

Press the unlock buttons down.

2. Push the seatback forward.

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3. Stow the safety belt in the belt

stowage clip. This will prevent the
safety belt from getting caught in the
seat latch.

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When raising the seatback(s), make sure
you hear the seat latch into place and that
no red portion is visible on the release
button on both sides.

Flip Up Seat Cushions (If Equipped)

WARNING

Before returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure that
cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. Make sure that the
safety belt is not laying on the seat latch.
After returning the seatback to its original
position, pull on the seatback to make sure
that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.

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For additional cargo space, flip the seat
cushions up before folding the seatback.
This feature is only available on vehicles
with a split folding seatback.