Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 29

The adjustable head restraints
consist of:
• a trimmed energy absorbing foam

and structure (1),

• two steel stems (2),
• a guide sleeve adjust/release

button (3),

• and a guide sleeve unlock/remove

button (4).

To adjust the head restraint, do the following:

1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position.

2. Raise the head restraint by
pulling up on the head restraint.

3. Lower the head restraint by
pressing and holding the guide
sleeve adjust/release button and
pushing down on the head restraint.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.

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WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted

when the seat is occupied.

To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following:

1. Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches the highest adjustment
position.

2. Simultaneously press and hold
both the adjust/release button and
the unlock/remove button, then pull
up on the head restraint.

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following:

1. Insert the two stems into the
guide sleeve collars.

2. Push the head restraint down
until it locks.

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Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)

Lift handle to move seat forward or
backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

The lumbar support control is
located on the inboard side of the
driver’s seatback.

Turn the lumbar support control
clockwise to increase firmness.

Turn the lumbar support control
counterclockwise to increase
softness.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

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

WARNING: 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 collision.

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion

and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your
seatback, with your feet on the floor.

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