Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 29

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seat back 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.

Do not recline the seat back as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in

serious injury in the event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than the
seat back to reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of a crash

or during heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and air bags 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 back more than
30 degrees.

•

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 inches
(25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the air bag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

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

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt 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.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

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 collision. Do not
adjust the head restraint when your vehicle
is moving.

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when

the seat is occupied.

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WARNINGS

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

Note: Adjust the seat back 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 unlock
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.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until in
locks.

Tilting Head Restraints

The front head restraints have a tilting
feature for extra comfort. To tilt the head
restraint, do the following:

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1.

Adjust the seat back 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's seat or seat
back when your vehicle is moving.

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

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

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

The manual front seats may consist of:

A

B C

D

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a bar to move the seat backward
and forward

A

a control to adjust the lumbar of
the seat back

B

a lever to adjust the height of the
seat

C

a lever to adjust the angle of the
seat back

D

POWER SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

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

Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.

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Power Lumbar

(If Equipped)

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MEMORY FUNCTION

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

Before activating the seat memory,
make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of

obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts.

Do not use the memory function
when your vehicle is moving.

This feature will automatically recall the
position of the driver's seat and power
mirrors. The memory control is located on
the driver’s door.

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