Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 19

Captain’s chair (if equipped)

• Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or rearward.
Make sure that the seat is
relatched into place.

• Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s
safety belt in the event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

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Press front to raise or lower the
front portion of the seat cushion.

Press rear to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.

Using the manual lumbar support

Turn the lumbar support control
toward the front of vehicle to move
the lumbar support forward for
more direct support.

Turn the lumbar support control
toward the rear of vehicle to move
the lumbar support back for less
direct support.

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Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats:
• Push control to activate.
• Push again to deactivate.

The indicator light will illuminate when activated.

REAR SEATS

Head restraints (if equipped)

Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which adjust
up and down. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head
motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.

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The head restraints can be moved
up and down.

Rear folding bench seat
(if equipped)

Folding down rear seats into
load floor

Ensure that no objects such as
books, purses or briefcases are on
the floor in front of the second row
seats before folding them down and
insure the seat is fully latched
rearward.

For assistance, refer to the label located on the seat side shield.

1. Lift strap to release seat cushion.

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