Ford Expedition (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

WARNING:

Do not place objects

higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

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.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.

•

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.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

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•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

MANUAL SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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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 (If equipped).

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 release
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

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For vehicles with tilting head restraints:

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 the highest adjustment
position.

2. Press and hold the adjust and release

button and the unlock and remove
button.

3. Pull up the head restraint.

Note:

You cannot remove head restraints

that have audio system speakers.

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 FORWARD

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.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

(If Equipped)

WARNING:

Reclining the seatback

can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat's seatbelt, resulting in severe
personal injuries in the event of a crash.

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WARNING:

Always drive and ride

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

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.

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ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR
SUPPORT

(If Equipped)

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POWER SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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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 (If equipped).

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.

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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.

To raise the head restraint, pull the head
restraint up.

To lower the head restraint:

1.

Press and hold the adjust and release
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

To tilt the head restraint:

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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 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 release

button and the unlock and remove
button.

3. Pull up the head restraint.

Note:

You cannot remove head restraints

that have audio system speakers.

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 FORWARD

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.

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.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT

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ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR
SUPPORT

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MASSAGE SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS

The engine must be running or the vehicle
must be in accessory mode to activate the
seats.

The passenger side massage is available
if the occupant meets the seat sensor
weight requirements.

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Allow a few seconds for any selection to
activate. Selecting a different adjustment
cancels the current one in progress. When
the seat backrest and cushion are both
active, the massage alternates between
zones.

ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEAT
SETTINGS

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Select the previous massage
pattern or lumbar area.

A

Decrease the massage or lumbar
Intensity.

B

Select the next massage pattern
or lumbar area.

C

Increase the massage or lumbar
Intensity.

D

Select the massage or lumbar
mode.

E

You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen.

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.

Do not:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS
ON AND OFF

The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note:

The heated seats may remain on

after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The heated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.

Automatic Climate Controlled
Seats

(If Equipped)

When you switch the auto setting on, the
climate controlled seats switch between
the heated seats and ventilated seats to
match your climate control setting.

VENTILATED SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

VENTILATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

Do not:
•

Spill liquid on the front seats. This may
cause the air vent holes to become
blocked and not work properly.

•

Place cargo or objects under the seats.
They may block the air intake causing
the air vents to not work properly.

SWITCHING THE VENTILATED
SEATS ON AND OFF

The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.

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Press this symbol on the climate controls
or the touchscreen to cycle through the
various ventilation settings and off. More
indicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.

Note:

When you switch the climate control

fan speed and the ventilated seats to their
maximum settings, the ventilated seats
provide increased cooling.

If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the ventilated seats are on, the feature
turns itself off unless the vehicle is in
Auto-Start-Stop mode. You may need to
reactivate the ventilated seats.

Note:

The ventilated seats may remain on

after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The ventilated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.

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MANUAL SEATS

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

The second row outermost head restraints
are not adjustable or foldable.

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing foam and
structure.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

C

Second Row Center Head Restraint

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The head restraint consists 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

Third Row Head Restraints

The third row head restraints are
non-adjustable, but you may be able to
fold them.

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The head restraints consist of:
•

A trimmed energy absorbing foam and
structure.

•

A fold button, if equipped.

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 release
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

To fold the second row outermost and
third row head restraints:

1.

Press the fold button.

2. Pull the head restraint up to place it

back to the upright position.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

For the second row outermost head
restraints:

1.

Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold the guide sleeve unlock

and remove button.

3. Pull the head restraint up.

For the second row center head restraint:

1.

Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold guide sleeve adjust and

release button and the guide sleeve
unlock and remove button.

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.

For the second row outermost head
restraints, make sure the fold button is
facing the outermost side of the seat.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD
AND FORWARD

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Lift the handle to move the second row
center seat forward or backward.

Note:

Move the seat forward to keep a child

in a child restraint close to the front seat
occupants. Move the seat to the full
rearward position when it is occupied by
older children or adults, including children
in booster seats.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

WARNING:

Reclining the seatback

can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat's seatbelt, resulting in severe
personal injuries in the event of a crash.

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For the second row outermost seats, the
release handle is on the outermost side of
the seat cushion. Lift it to adjust the seat
backrest to your preferred position.

FOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST

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1.

Locate the handle on the outermost
side of the seat cushion.

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.

Folding the Second Row Center
Seat

(If Equipped)

WARNING:

To prevent possible

damage to the seat or seatbelts, make
sure that the seatbelts are not fastened
before folding the seatback.

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The release handle is in the upper right seat
backrest. Pull the handle to release the
folding seat latch.

Note:

Use the same release handle to

recline the seat backrest.

UNFOLDING THE 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.

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1.

Lift the seat backrest toward the rear
of the 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

vehicle with a seat that is unlatched or
in the folded position. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop or crash.

WARNING:

Check under the seat

cushion to make sure no cargo or objects
are under the seat cushion before
returning the seat cushion to its original
position, and that the seat cushion locks
into place. Failure to do so may prevent
the seat from operating properly in the
event of a crash, which could increase
the risk of serious injury.

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.

Note:

You can move the outermost seats

forward to allow access to the third row
seats.

This feature allows for easier entry and exit
to and from the third row seat.

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1.

Pull the lever on the top of the seat
backrest up.

2. Tilt the entire seat forward.

3. Slide the seat forward until it stops.

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To return the seat to the seating position,
slide the seat rearward while pulling down
on the seat backrest until the latch fully
engages.

To move the seat further back, pull the
lever under the front of the seat and slide
it backward.

Note:

You must move the seat to the full

forward position before you move it
rearward. Otherwise, the seat may not slide
properly rearward.

Note:

You can slide the outermost seats

forward when using a child restraint.

Adjusting the Second Row
Outermost Seats for Easy Exit

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When exiting your vehicle from the third
row seats, pull the lever up on the upper
corner of the outermost seats. Then, push
the seat forward until it stops.

POWER SEATS

ADJUSTING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

The third row outermost head restraints
are fixed and cannot be removed.

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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.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

WARNING:

Do not recline a rear

seat on which a child restraint is
installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
child restraint.

The third-row power recline buttons are
on the quarter trim panel on each side of
the vehicle.

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Moves the seat backrest
rearward.

A

Moves the seat backrest
forward.

B

FOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST

The control buttons are on the left-hand
rear quarter trim panel and are accessible
from the liftgate area.

Second Row Bench Seats

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Second Row Captain Chairs

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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-row
seat.

D

Folds the second-row bench
center seat or both second-row
captain chair seats.

E

Folds the right-hand second-row
seat.

F

Note:

The power fold seats operate for 10

minutes after you switch the ignition off.
The transmission must be in park (P) and
the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be open.
Similar to the battery saver feature, the
power rear seats disable 10 minutes after
you switch the ignition off.

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Note:

Be sure the third-row center head

restraint is in the lowered position before
you power the rear seats down. The
third-row outermost head restraints fold
automatically when you press the fold
button.

UNFOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST

To return the second-row seat backrest to
the original position, rotate the seat
backrest up until it latches in the upright
position. The seat backrest clicks when it
is locked into position.

To return the third-row seat backrest to
the original position, press the
corresponding control again.

Note:

If the third row seat does not

completely fold or unfold, press and hold
the seat button until the seat folds and
unfolds twice.

If the power rear seat is disabled after 10
minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•

Opening any door.

•

Pressing the unlock button on the key
fob.

•

Pressing any keyless entry keypad
button.

•

Switching the ignition on.

Folding Down the Rear Seats to the
Load Floor

WARNING:

To prevent possible

damage to the seat or seatbelts, make
sure that the seatbelts are not fastened
before folding the seatback.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.

The third-row seats have obstacle
detection that prevents the seats from
folding or returning if they are obstructed.

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.

Do not:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry.

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SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS
ON AND OFF

The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.

The rear seat heat controls are on the rear
of the center console.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note:

The heated seats may remain on

after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The heated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.

Automatic Climate Controlled
Seats

(If Equipped)

When you switch the auto setting on, the
climate controlled seats switch between
the heated seats and ventilated seats to
match your climate control setting.

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Rear Seats