Ford Police Interceptor Utility (2018 year). Manual — part 23

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

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.

Do not recline the seatback 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
seatback 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 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 seatback 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 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag 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 crash. 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. Failure to adjust the
head restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.

Note: Adjust the seatback 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 Head Restraints

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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.

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. Insert a tool, such as a large paper clip,

into the pin hole on the side of the
guide sleeve adjust and release button
(D).

3. Press and hold buttons C and D.
4. 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.

MANUAL SEATS

(If Equipped)

Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward

WARNINGS

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.

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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Recline Adjustment

WARNINGS

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

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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Lumbar Adjustment

(If Equipped)

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POWER SEATS

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

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

while your vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of your vehicle.

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

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The control is located on the outboard side
of the seat. Move the switch in the direction
of the arrow to raise or lower the seat
cushion or to move the seat forward,
backward, up or down.

REAR SEATS

WARNINGS

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

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 crash.

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Lift the handle to adjust the seatback
rearward or forward. The seatback can
also fold forward until it is flat.

Fold-flat Seatback

(If Equipped)

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 make sure that it has fully
latched. An unlatched seat may become
dangerous in the event of a sudden stop
or crash.

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Lift the handle and fold the seatback
forward until it is flat.

Note: For the bench seats, make sure the
center safety belt is unbuckled before
folding the seatback.

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Lift the seatback toward the rear of the
vehicle until you hear a click.