Seats

Section 501-10 · Description and operation · revised 08/31/2006

Front Seats

The front seats can be equipped with the following systems:

• Two-way manual seat track (passenger only)
• Four-way manual seat track (driver only)
• Six-way power seat track
• Manual recline
• Power recline
• Backrest, without fold-flat
• Backrest with fold-flat (optional, passenger only)
• Heated seats
• Heated/cooled climate controlled seats (MKZ only)
• Memory driver seat (MKZ only)
• Manual lumbar
• Power lumbar
• Adjustable head restraints
• Seat side air bags
• Occupant classification sensor (OCS) system on passenger seat

Driver Seat Module — Memory Seat

The power driver seat, power outside rear view mirrors and power adjustable pedals are controlled by the driver seat module (DSM) only when the vehicle is equipped with the programmable/recall memory option. The DSM is located on the driver seat track.

This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat to 2 programmable positions.

• A power driver seat position can be stored at any time. The driver must move the seat to the desired position using the driver seat switch assembly. The driver must then depress the memory SET switch which activates the memory SET switch light emitting diode (LED). Within 5 seconds (before the LED goes out), the driver must select a memory position. Memory 1 is selected by depressing memory switch 1. Memory 2 is selected by depressing memory switch 2.
• If no memory switch input is received within the 5-second time limit, the operation is aborted and the memory seat position switch (set switch) LED is turned OFF. This also occurs if one of the following inputs is received during the 5-second programming limit:
  • Driver seat control switch
  • Memory seat position switch (set switch)
  • Power adjustable pedal switch

A programmed seat position can only be recalled when the transmission selector is in PARK or NEUTRAL with the ignition switch in the RUN position. A position may be programmed at any time.

Easy Entry/Easy Exit

The driver power seat easy entry/easy exit feature can be enabled/disabled. Refer to Section 418-01 or the owner's literature.

Heated Seats

This system allows independent seat electrical heating of each front seat on demand.

The components of the system are:

• the seat heater mats located in the seat cushion and backrest.
• the dual heated seat module located on the passenger seat track.
• the heated seat switches, located on the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module.
• temperature sensors, located in the seat cushion heater mats.

Climate Controlled Seats

The climate control seat system is able to heat and cool the front seats. Each climate controlled seat is operated by push-buttons on the EATC module located on the instrument panel. Each front seat temperature is then monitored and controlled by the dual climate control seat module (DCSM) located on the passenger front seat track.

The climate controlled seat system contains the following components:

• EATC module
• DCSM
• Thermo-electric device (TED) and blower assembly within each front seat cushion and backrest
• Air filter (attached to each TED and blower assembly)
• Cushion and backrest manifolds
• Cushion and backrest foam pads
• Cushion and backrest trim covers

Manual Lumbar

The manual front seat backrest lumbar is adjusted by a knob mounted on the side of the seat cushion side shield.

Power Lumbar

The driver seat has an electro-mechanical backrest pad adjuster. The lumbar switch adjustment is on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.

Manual Recline

The manual recline can be adjusted by a handle mounted on the outboard side of the cushion side shield.

Front Seats Without Backrest Fold-Flat

Manual recliners on seats that do not fold-flat are only serviceable by installing a new backrest frame assembly.

Passenger Seats With Backrest Fold-Flat

Front passenger seats can come with a backrest that folds flat, when optioned with manual recline. The recliners on this backrest will recline the backrest back or fold the backrest forward. Pull up on the recliner handle allowing the backrest to recline forward. When the backrest reclines fully forward, if the recliner handle is held up, the backrest will continue to fold forward until it reaches the fold-flat position. Manual recliners on seats that fold-flat are serviced separately from the backrest frame assembly.

Power Recline

The driver seat has an electro-mechanical backrest adjuster. The backrest adjustment switch is located on the side of the seat cushion side shield and is part of the seat control switch.

Power recliners are only serviceable by installing a new backrest frame assembly. However, the recliner motor can be serviced separately.

Seat Side Air Bags

The driver and passenger seat side air bags are attached to the seat backrest frame. If a seat side air bag deployment has occurred or for more information, refer to Section 501-20B.

Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System

The OCS system is standard equipment on all front passenger seats. For diagnosing or servicing the OCS system, refer to Section 501-20B.

Rear Seats

These seats are a 60/40 split folding backrest. The 60 percent has a fold down armrest and may be equipped with cup holders. Each backrest is held in place at the top with its own latch attached to the package tray sheet metal and a striker attached to each backrest frame. The rear seat backrest latch release handles are located in the luggage compartment.

The cushion foam pad for an all wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is different than that for a front wheel drive vehicle. The center tunnel is higher on an AWD vehicle, creating the need for a shorter cushion foam pad. Make sure when installing a new cushion foam pad, the correct part is being installed.