Ford Taurus Quiz
Seats

Power seats

In this manual: Seats
Introduction — 12Child Safety — 5Safety Belts — 6Personal Safety System — 1Supplementary Restraints System — 7Keys and Remote Control — 4MyKey — 1Locks — 5Security — 3Steering Wheel — 3Pedals — 1Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 9Windows and Mirrors — 7Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate Control — 7Seats — 9Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 1Storage Compartments — 3Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Fuel and Refueling — 7Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) — 1Brakes — 3Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aids — 4Cruise Control — 3Driving Aids — 6Load Carrying — 3Towing — 6Driving Hints — 4Roadside Emergencies — 4Customer Assistance — 7Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 5Accessories — 1Ford Extended Service Plan — 1Audio System — 5SYNC® — 7MyFord Touch® (If Equipped) — 8Appendices — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5
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WARNING:

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING:

Before returning the seat back to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seat back.

Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat,

Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat, the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the end of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving forward or backward, a new stopping position will be set.

To reset the seat to its normal stopping position: 1. After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat control again to override.

2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat track.

3. Continue pressing the control for about two seconds. You will feel the seat bounce back slightly.

Power Lumbar (If Equipped)

Power Lumbar (If Equipped) Multi-Contour Active Motion™ Seat (If Equipped)

Note: The massage system will turn 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. The seat back and cushion massage cannot function at the same time.

• Seat cushion massage: Press and release the front portion of the massage

• Seat cushion massage: Press and release the front portion of the massage control (A). Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel.

• Seat back massage: Press and release the rear portion of the massage button (A). Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel.

• Lumbar selection: Press either up or down on the lumbar control (B) to select the top, middle, or bottom part of the seat back.

• Lumbar adjust: Press and hold the front of the lumbar control (B) to increase the firmness of the selected portion of the seat back or press and hold the rear of the lumbar to decrease the firmness.

• Power seat controls (C) We recommend first selecting the lumbar to the desired setting and then selecting the back or cushion massage setting.

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