Ford 1996 Crown Victoria Manual page 128

To recline the front seat:
1. On the side of the seat, find the handle for
the recliner.
2. Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
3. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want. You can tilt the
seat back or bring it forward.
4. Release the handle to lock the seat in its new
position.
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
The seatback recliner handle
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