Ford F-450 (2017 year). Manual — part 38

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Power Lumbar

(If Equipped)

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Multi-Contour Front Seats With
Active Motion

(If Equipped)

Note: The massage system turns off after
20 minutes.

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

Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection
to activate. When the seatback and cushion
are both active, the massage will alternate
between zones

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Lumbar and bolster mode

Massage mode

Upper lumbar

Back massage intensity

adjustment

A

Lumbar decrease

Massage intensity decrease

and off

*

B

Lower lumbar

**

Cushion massage intensity

adjustment

C

Lumbar increase

Massage intensity increase

D

-

On and off

E

*

The massage feature defaults to an

alternating massage mode with back
massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar
and bolster feature defaults to the middle
lumbar mode.

**

Press C a second time to adjust the back

bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the
cushion bolster.

You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen. When switched on, the
system displays directions for you to adjust
the lumbar settings in your seat or to set
the massage function. To access and make
adjustments to the lumbar setting:

1.

Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle
> Multi-contour Seat.

2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

3. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbar

intensity.

To access and make adjustments to the
massage setting:

1.

Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle
>Multi-contour Seat.

2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

3. Press Off, Low or High.

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 automatically recalls the
position of the following:

•

Driver seat.

•

Power mirrors.

•

Optional adjustable pedals.

The memory control is located on the
driver door.

2

1

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Saving a Preset Position

1.

Switch the ignition on.

2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors and

adjustable pedals to the position you
desire.

3. Press and hold the preset button until

you hear a single tone.

Note: You can save up to two preset
memory positions.

Note: You can save a memory preset at any
time.

Recalling a Preset Position

1.

Switch the ignition on.

2. Press and release the preset button

associated with your desired driving
position. The seat and mirrors move to
the position stored for that preset.

Note: You can only recall preset memory
positions when the ignition is off, or when
the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
if the ignition is on.

You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
•

Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if it is linked to a preset
position.

•

Entering a personal entry code on the
Securicode keypad. See Doors and
Locks (page 65).

Note: Using a linked key fob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the easy entry position.

Note: Pressing any active memory feature
control - power seat, mirror (or any memory
button) during a memory recall cancels the
operation.

Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent
Access Key Fob

Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to two remote controls.

1.

With the ignition on, move the memory
positions to the positions you desire.

2. Press and hold the desired preset

button for about five seconds. A tone
sounds after about two seconds.
Continue holding until you hear a
second tone.

3. Within three seconds, press the lock

button on the remote control you are
linking.

To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.

Note: If more than one linked remote
control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to initiate a memory recall.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

(If

Equipped)

If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the driver
seat rearward up to 2 inches (5
centimeters) when you put the
transmission in park (P) and remove the
key from the ignition.

The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you put the key in the
ignition.

You can enable or disable this feature
through the information display. See
Information Displays (page 111).

REAR SEATS

Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion

The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion.
You can flip each seat cushion up into a
vertical storage position.

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Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks
into the vertical storage position.

Cushion Lock (If Equipped)

The locking key is in the keyfob. See
Remote Control (page 54).

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Turn the key to lock or unlock.

Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position

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.

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Pull the control on the bottom of the seat
cushion to release it from the storage
position.