2013 Ford Explorer Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 187

186 Seats 4. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap while pulling on the strap located at the top of the seat back to tumble the seat all the way into the tub in the floor. Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. Note: Do not use the third-row seat back as a load floor when the seat back is folded. Note: Make sure that the area under the seat is free of objects before stowing it. Unfolding the third row manual seat Note: Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or briefcases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause damage to the seat. Note: Make sure the area under the load floor is free of objects before unstowing it. 1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by squeezing and pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the seat over, letting it fall onto the latches. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)