Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 39

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

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original
position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

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

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

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

WARNING: 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 collision.

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion

and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your
seatback, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not
hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if

equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place
objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and
the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or
“pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front
passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to
follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat
sensing system.

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

Press the front or rear portion to tilt
the seat.
• Driver

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

Press the control to move the seat
forward, or backward.
• Passenger

Press the control (if equipped) to
recline the seatback forward or
rearward.

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Heated seats (if equipped)

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord

injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.

Note: Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat

• Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.

To operate the heated seats:
• Push the control located on the

climate control system panel once
to activate high heat.

• Push twice to activate low heat.

• Push a third time to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low
heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit.

Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)

This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.

The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
• To program position one, move the driver seat, exterior mirrors and

adjustable pedals to the desired positions using the associated
controls. Press and hold control button 1 for at least two seconds.

• To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control

button 2.

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A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park
(automatic transmission). A memory seat position may be programmed
at any time.

The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter

(unlock) control and the transmitter is

programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid
customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad.

To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter.

Note: The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not
in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.

REAR SEATS

Head restraints

Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible
behind your head.

The head restraints can be moved
up by pulling up on the head
restraint.

Push the release button to lower
head restraint.

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