Mercury 2009 Grand Marquis Owner's Manual page 86

Seating and Safety Restraints
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.
To adjust the front seatback using
the manual recliner:
• Lift and hold the handle located
on the side of the seat.
• Lean against the seatback to
adjust it to your desired position.
You can recline the seat back or
bring it forward.
• Release the handle when the desired position has been reached.
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls
(if equipped)
The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front
door.
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.
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2009 Grand Marquis (grn)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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