2009 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 184

Seating and Safety Restraints Returning to the upright position from full lowered load floor position The seatback cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is returned from the kneel down position. To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Push the seat rearward until the latch is engaged. Use the cushion or seatback to return to the fold-down position. Do not use the recliner handle as it could cause damage to the handle. 2. Return the seatback to the upright position. Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd row seat. To enter the 3rd row seat: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat and release the handle. Refer to Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats earlier in this section. Note: When folding down the seat, lift the handle only once. When the seatback releases and folds, the handle should be released. Any further turning of the handle while the seatback releases, may damage the handle. Once the seatback is folded, a second lifting of the handle will detach the seat rear leg locking mechanism from the floor allowing the seat to tumble forward. 2. Pull the handle up again until the seat releases from the floor. 3. Push the seat upward and fold it away from the third row. 184