2002 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 58

Seating and Safety Restraints Tip Slide Do not drive the vehicle with the tip slide seat unlatched. This may result in loss of vehicle control and severe personal injury. To operate the feature: 1. Lift the seatback control (1) on the side of the seat. The seatback will tilt forward. 2. Push the seatback to move the seat forward. 3. Reposition the seatback to the upright position until it latches into place. The seatback and seat track will not return to the original position automatically and must be adjusted. 1 2 Once the tip slide feature has been activated, the seat will not re-latch until the seatback is moved into the latched upright position by lifting the seatback control (1). This will engage the seat track locking levers. The tip slide feature can also be activated from the rear seat position. Push the lower control on the rear outboard side of the front seat (2) with your foot and follow steps 2 and 3 listed previously. REAR SEATS Adjustable rear head restraints (if equipped) Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. 58