Seats: Description and Operation
Seats
Front Seats
The front seats can be equipped with the following serviceable items and systems:
- Manual seat tracks
- 6-way power seat tracks
- Heated seats
- Memory driver seat with easy entry/easy exit (if feature enabled) (Explorer/Mountaineer only)
- Manual lumbar
- Manual recline
- Power lumbar (driver seat only)
- Power recline (driver seat only)
- Seat side air bags
- Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system on passenger seat
Memory Seats
The power driver seat and power adjustable pedals are controlled by the Driver Seat Module (DSM) only when the vehicle is equipped with the programmable/recall memory option. This system allows automatic positioning of the driver power bucket seat, exterior power mirrors and adjustable pedals to 2 programmable positions. Memory positions can be stored at any time. A memory recall can be initiated only if the vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL and the ignition switch is not in START. A memory recall in progress will not be affected by moving the ignition switch to START or by moving the selector lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL. For information on programming memory positions or recalling a stored memory position, refer to Memory Position Programming Programming and Relearning. For information on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, refer to Doors, Hood and Trunk &/or Locks.
The DSM is located underneath the driver seat cushion. For information on installing a new DSM, refer to Body Control Systems. Programmable Module Installation (PMI) must be carried out when installing a new DSM. Refer to Information Bus.
This system only diagnoses concerns specific to the memory seat. To diagnose a memory adjustable pedal concern, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
Easy Entry/Easy Exit
The easy entry/easy exit feature can be enabled/disabled using a scan tool. When enabled, the feature becomes a user accessible item on the message center allowing the user to turn the feature on and off. Refer to Driver Controls in the Owner's Literature or Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators for information on the message center.
Heated Seats
This system allows the electrical heating of the front seats on passenger demand.
The serviceable components of the system are:
- the seat heating elements, located in the seat cushion and backrest.
- the heated seat control switch, located in the lower center of the instrument panel.
Manual Lumbar
The manual 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 lumbar adjuster. The lumbar adjustment switch 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.
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.
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 Restraint Systems.
Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System
The OCS system is standard equipment on all front passenger seats. For information on diagnosing or servicing the OCS system, refer to Restraint Systems.
Second Row Seating
60/40 E-Z Entry Seat
The 60/40 E-Z entry seat can be equipped on Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles with third row seating.
The seat is equipped with the following serviceable items and systems:
- Backrest recline and forward fold down
- Front legs kneel for a level load floor
- Pivot forward to the E-Z entry position
- 60 percent seat integrated safety belt retractor
- Folding head restraints
60/40 Bench Seat
The 60/40 bench seat can be equipped on Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles with 5 passenger seating and on all Explorer Sport Tracs.
The seat is equipped with the following serviceable systems:
- Backrest forward fold down for a level load floor
- 60 percent seat integrated safety belt retractor
Bucket seats
The bucket seats can be equipped on Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles with third row seating.
The seat is equipped with the following serviceable systems:
- Backrest recline and forward fold down
- Pivot forward to the E-Z entry position
Third Row Seating
NOTE: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) may also be identified as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).
Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles can be equipped with a 50/50 third row seat.
The seat can be equipped with the following serviceable items and systems:
- Manual forward folding backrest
- Power forward folding backrest
- Power fold seat control switches in the LH quarter trim panel
- Folding head restraints