FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
 WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of position, or with the seatback reclined too far can take the 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. WARNING: Do not recline the seat backrest too far as this can cause the occupant to slide under the seatbelt, resulting in personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not place objects higher than the top of the seat backrest. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash. WARNING: 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. |
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, seatbelt, 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 seat backrest so that your torso is more than 30 degrees from the upright position.
- 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 seatbelt 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 RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
A
An energy absorbing head restraint.B
Guide sleeve adjust and release button.C
Two steel stems.D
Guide sleeve unlock and remove button (If equipped).ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
4-Way Head Restraints
| WARNING: 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. WARNING: 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. WARNING: Adjust the head restraints for all passengers before you drive your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraints when your vehicle is moving. |
Note: Adjust the seat backrest 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. Make sure that you remain comfortable. If you are tall, adjust the head restraint to its highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
- Press and hold the adjust and release button.
- Push the head restraint down.
The head restraints may tilt for extra comfort. To tilt the head restraint:
- Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving or riding position.
- Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward again to release it to the rearward, untilted position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases to the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
- Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
- Press and hold the adjust and release button and the unlock and remove button.
- Pull up the head restraint.
INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD AND FORWARD
Manual Seat Adjustment
WARNING: 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.
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.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
Manual Seat Adjustment
WARNING: 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.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
Manual Seat Adjustment
ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT – GT, VEHICLES WITH: FRONT FIXED HEAD RESTRAINTS
The non-adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed foam pad and plastic finish panels covering the upper structure of the seat backrest.
Properly adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving or riding position, so that the head restraint is positioned as close as possible to the back of your head.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD AND FORWARD
Power-Seat Adjustment
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
Power-Seat Adjustment
ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT
Power-Seat Adjustment
ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR SUPPORT
Power-Seat Adjustment
For more detailed information, please reference the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner’s Manual.