Lincoln MKT (2019 year). Instruction - part 9

Installing the Head Restraint

1. Align the steel stems into the guide

sleeves.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.

3. Push the head restraint down until it

locks.

Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints

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A

C

B

The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
buttons.

C

The outermost head restraints are
non-adjustable, but they can be removed.

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches

its highest position.

2. Press and hold the C buttons.

3. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

1. Align the steel stems into the guide

sleeves.

2. Press and hold the C buttons.

3. Push the head restraint down until it

locks.

Third Row Head Restraints (If Equipped)

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Fold strap.

C

Folding the Head Restraint

Pull the fold strap (C). Pull the head restraint
back up to reset.

Note: Press the stow or fold button on the
power folding seats to fold the head
restraint.

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Tilting Head Restraints 

 (If Equipped)

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The front head restraints tilt for extra comfort.

1. Adjust the seat backrest 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, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.

POWER SEATS

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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Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery)

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Four Way Power Lumbar

 (If Equipped)

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

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Press the front or rear of the control to adjust
firmness or softness.

Press the top or bottom of the control to raise
or lower the height of the lumbar support.

MEMORY FUNCTION

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.

WARNINGS

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 power steering column.

•

Optional power adjustable foot pedals.

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.

Recalling a PreSet Position

Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving position.
The memory features move to the position
stored for that preset.

You can recall a programmed memory
position:
•

Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the
ignition is on.

•

In any gearshift position if the ignition is
not on.

You can also recall a programmed memory
position by:
•

Pressing your remote control transmitter
unlock button (if the remote control is
programmed to a memory position).

•

Unlocking your vehicle with an intelligent
access key (if it is programmed to a
memory position).

Note: Using a linked keyfob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the Easy Entry position.

Note: Adjusting any active memory feature
or pressing a memory switch 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

features to the desired positions.

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

This feature adjusts the position of the seat
and steering column to allow easier exit and
entry to the vehicle.

The driver seat automatically moves 2 in
(5 cm) rearward when the transmission is in
park (P) and you switch the ignition off.

The driver seat and steering wheel return to
their previous positions when you switch the
ignition on.

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You can enable or disable this feature
through the information display.  See
Information Displays (page 108).

REAR SEATS

Adjusting the Rear Seats

Second Row 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

seatbelt, resulting in severe personal injuries
in the event of a crash.

Recline Adjustment

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Note: For the bench seat only, make sure
the center seatbelt is unbuckled before
folding the seatback.

Lift the handle to adjust the seatback
rearward or forward. You can also fold the
seatback forward until it is flat. For the livery
version, you cannot fold the seatback flat or
tumble it forward.

Moving the Seats Backward and Forward
(If Equipped)

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Second-Row Power Lumbar Support (If
Equipped)

The power lumbar control is on the outboard
side of the seat.

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Press the top of the control to adjust
firmness. Press the bottom of the control to
adjust softness.

Moving the Front Passenger Seat Backward
and Forward (Livery)

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Press the control on the passenger side rear
door to move the front passenger seat
backward and forward.

Power Fold and Tumble Seat (If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not fold a seat if it is occupied.
Failure to follow this instruction could

result in personal injury.

This feature is available for the right-hand
seat on seven-passenger vehicles and on
both sides for six-passenger vehicles.

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The control is at the back of the rear door
opening. Press it to fold the seatback down
and tumble the seat forward for access to
the third row.

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Note: When you switch the ignition off, the
power fold feature works until the battery
saver turns it off after 10 minutes. You can
reactivate the power seats by pressing the
unlock button on the remote entry key fob
or by using the unlock procedure on the
keyless entry keypad.  See Doors and Locks
(page 69).  Keep the key in the accessory or
run position to prevent the feature from
timing out.

Rear Seat Armrest (Livery)

WARNING

Use only soft cups in the cup holders.
Hard objects can injure you in a crash.

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To access the cupholders, rotate the armrest
into the use position. To open the storage
compartment, pull the cupholder latch
forward.

Third Row Seats (Accessing the Seat)

WARNINGS

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.

WARNINGS

Do not adjust a seat or release a seat
floor latch when the vehicle is moving.

Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death in a sudden stop
or crash.

Do not drive your vehicle with a seat
that is unlatched or in the folded

position. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

Note: Remove items from the second-row
seat. Make sure that no bulky objects such
as purses or briefcases are on the floor in
front of the second-row seats before
tumbling them.

Note: For second-row bench seats, make
sure the center seatbelt is unbuckled before
folding the seatback.

Note: You may have to move the front-row
seat forward to allow the second-row seat
to be fully tumbled.

Fold and tumble the second-row seat to
access the third row.

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1. Lift the handle on the side of the seat.

The seatback folds flat.

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2. Lift the handle all the way up until the

seat releases from the floor. Rotate the
seat forward to allow access to the third
row. Note: The seatback must be folded
flat in order to release the floor latches.
Make sure that there are no objects on
the seat cushion that may restrict the
seatback from folding flat.

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3. To return the seatback to the floor from

the tumbled position, rotate the seat
down until you hear it latching to the
floor.

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4. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the

vehicle, and rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the upright
position.

Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear
latch hooks are not properly engaged to the
floor striker. If the seatback does not raise,
then repeat Step 4.

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Third Row Seat Exit

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1. Pull on the strap on the back of the

second row seat. This folds the seatback
forward. Pull the strap a second time to
tumble the seat forward, allowing easy
exit from the third row seat. Note: You
must fold the seatback flat in order to
release the floor latches. Make sure that
there are no objects on the seat cushion
that may restrict the seatback from
folding flat.

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2. To return the seatback to the floor from

the tumbled position, rotate the seat
down until you hear it latching to the
floor.

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3. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the

vehicle, and rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the upright
position. Note: The seatback will not
raise if the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor striker. If
the seatback does not raise, then repeat
steps 3 and 4.

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4. Make sure that the rear latch hooks are

properly engaged with the floor striker.

Note: Make sure that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep floor
area free of objects that would prevent
proper seat engagement.

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Stowing the Third Row Seat

Note: Remove all objects from the seat and
stowage tub. Objects in the seat or stowage
tub may cause serious damage to the seat
upholstery and cause improper seat function.

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1. From the rear of the vehicle, stow the

head restraints by pulling the strap on
the middle of the seatback just below the
head restraint. Then, fold the seatback
by pulling and holding the red strap while
pushing the seatback forward. Release
the strap once the seatback starts
rotating forward.

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2. Release the cushion latches by pulling

the short black strap while pulling on the
strap at the top of the seatback. This
tumbles the seat all the way into the floor
tub.

Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo
tie downs.

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Note: Do not use the third row seatback as
a load floor when the seatback is folded.
Sharp objects may result in damage to seat
upholstery.

Note: Make sure that the area under the
seat is free of objects before stowing it.

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Unstowing the Third Row Seat

WARNING

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.

Note: Make sure that there are no objects
such as books, purses or brief cases on the
load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure
to remove all objects from the top of the load
floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.

Note: Make sure the area under the forward
portion of the load floor is free of objects
before unstowing the third row seat.

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1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the floor

tub by squeezing and pulling up on the
handle. Once the seat is at a vertical
position, push the seat over, letting it fall
onto the latches.

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2. To return the seatback to the upright

position, pull the red strap. Then, while
holding the red strap, pull the long strap
on the seatback to raise the seatback.

3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal

positions.

PowerFold™Third Row Seats (If Equipped)

The third row seat features a power
one-touch operation that allows you to adjust
the left, right, or both seats into a NORMAL,
STOW, FOLD, or TAILGATE position with just
one touch of a button.

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Note: The power fold seats work only when
the transmission is in park (P) and the
tailgate is open. If the ignition is off and the
feature is still running, the battery saver turns
it off after 10 minutes. You can reactivate the
power seats by pressing the unlock button
on the remote entry key fob or by using the
unlock procedure on the keyless entry
keypad.  See Keyless Entry (page 72).  Keep
the key in the accessory or run position to
prevent the feature from timing out.

The third row power seat buttons are behind
the third row seats on the left-hand quarter
trim panel.

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Press to return the seat to the
normal seating position.

A

Press to stow the seat into the tub
floor.

B

Press the top of the button to fold
down the seatback. Press the
bottom portion of the button to put
the seat into the tailgate position.

C

Press to select either right-hand
seat, the left-hand seat or both.

D

Note: The third row seat includes obstacle
detection that allows the seat to stop and
reverse direction if it hits an obstacle so that
the obstacle can be removed.

Note: Pressing a different button while the
power seat feature is already being
performed may cause the first selected seat
movement to be cancelled. Allow the first
seat movement to be completed before
pressing a button for another function.

Note: Make sure that there are no objects
such as books, purses or briefcases on the
load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure
to remove all objects from the top of the load
floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.

Note: In order to allow the seat to complete
the stowed position, do not place objects
under the seat before stowing. Remove all
objects from the seat and stowage tub.

Note: In the unlikely event that the third row
power seat stops prematurely or travels to
an unexpected position, press the FOLD
button (C) to reset the seat and return it to
a normal position.

WARNING

Do not sit in seats that are rearward
facing when your vehicle is moving.

This is not a correct seating position and the
seatbelts do not properly function this way.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death in a sudden stop
or crash.

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HEATED SEATS

 (If Equipped)

Front Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their 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 heated seat. The heated seat 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. This may cause the heated seat to
overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious personal
injury.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: You must switch the ignition on to use
this feature.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Second-Row 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.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

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Note: You must switch the ignition on to use
this feature.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS

 (If

Equipped)

Heated Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must use caution when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that may
block the heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This can cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This damages the
heating element and can cause the heated
seat to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: You must switch the ignition on to use
this feature.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Cooled Seats

Note: You must switch the ignition on to use
this feature.

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