if you have the deluxe package you have the eletric one, but you probably dont have it.
i have the 08 version.
You have 2 thing to control your see.
One is like a pump to put your seet up and down.
and the other one is to put your seat forward and back.
I was messt at the begining :P me too

 

I don't have the power seats. I do understand how to move the seat forward/backward, but the seatback is the problem. I can not adjust the seat while sitting. I have to physically get out of the car to adjust the seat.

 

Maybe try leaning forward to remove all weight off of the seatback. If you are applying weight to the seat back, it will cause a bind in the ratcheting mechanism and will not allow for adjustment. If after removing your weight, it still will not adjust, then it's apparent that it's a safety issueto prevent adjustments while driving... or in this case,even while seated in the vehicle.

 

Well, that's interesting. Every car I've had with manual seats you could adjust the seatback without having to get out.

 

Interesting indeed, but how often do you need to adjust the seatback? I understand sharing a vehicle with some short petite female sucks, re-adjust mirrors, seat, pedals, radio presets, and temperature control.

 

do you have 2 thing too control your seat ?
i dont know your version have that.

 

Do you have electro-driven seat?
How are you weight?
My weight is about 80kg, mechanical seat. Up-down seat lifting is starting with some crisp... but from second-third pull all ok.
All others seat adjustments work fine.
Hmmm... I had this situation twice. But I'm lazy )) and didn't get out from my car. I rised up holding by steering wheel.When understanded how it works: first pull(push) need to make with some force.

 

Nevermind! I was using the wrong lever.[:@]

 

The dealersonly seemorder XLSs that are either 'base' or loaded...they had to go about 300 miles to findme an apparently rare XLS FWD with Sun/Sound/Luxury and no Nav

 

I was going to say, never had a problem in mine!