Front Seats
Seats
Front Seats
The front seats can be equipped with the following serviceable items and systems:
- Two-way manual seat track
- Four-way manual seat track
- 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 (DSM) - Memory Seat
The power driver seat, exterior mirrors and adjustable pedal positions 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 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 stored memory position, refer to Memory Position Programming Programming and Relearning.
Easy Entry/Easy Exit
The memory driver seat easy entry/exit feature moves the seat slightly rearward for easier exit from the vehicle and returns the seat forward after entry. The easy entry/easy exit feature can be enabled/disabled using selections on the message center. Refer to Driver Controls in the Owner's Literature for additional instructions for using the message center.
Heated Seats
This system allows independent seat electrical heating of each front seat on demand.
The serviceable 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 HVAC module.
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 HVAC module located on the instrument panel. Each front seat temperature is then monitored and controlled by the Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) located on the passenger front seat track.
The climate controlled seat system contains the following serviceable components:
- HVAC 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 Air Bag Systems.
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 Air Bag Systems.