Ford Mustang (2018 year). Manual — part 28

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 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 adjustable 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.

WARNINGS

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

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 (if
equipped)

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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. 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.

Front Seat Non-Adjustable Head
Restraints

(If Equipped)

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The non-adjustable head restraints consist
of a trimmed foam covering over the upper
structure of the seatback.

Properly adjust the seatback to an upright
driving or riding position, so that the head
restraint is positioned as close as possible
to the back of your head.

Tilting Head Restraints

(If Equipped)

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

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1.

Adjust the seatback 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

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback 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 seatback can cause an
occupant to slide under the seat's
safety belt, resulting in severe

personal injuries in the event of a crash.

The manual front seats may consist of:

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A bar to move the seat backward
and forward.

A

A lever to adjust the height of the
seat.

B

A lever to adjust the angle of the
seatback.

C

POWER SEATS

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver 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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The power seat control is located on the
outboard side of the seat. Move the control
in the direction of the arrows to raise or
lower the seat cushion or to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.

Power Lumbar

(If Equipped)

The power lumbar control is located on
the side of the driver seat.

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Press one side of the control to increase
lower back firmness. Press the other side
of the control to decrease lower back
firmness.

MEMORY FUNCTION

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Before activating the memory seat,
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.

•

MyColor settings.

•

Power mirrors.

The memory control is on the driver door.

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Saving a PreSet Position

1.

Switch the ignition on.

2. Adjust the memory features to your

desired position.

3. Press and hold the desired preset

button until you hear a single tone.

You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset
at any time.