2013 Ford Explorer Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 188

Seats 187 2. To return the seat back to upright position, pull the number 1 strap, then while holding the number 1 strap, pull the long strap located on the seat back to raise the seat back. 3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions. WARNING: Make sure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing and pulling on the seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its original position, pull on the seat back to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash . WARNING: Do not drive the vehicle when the third-row seat is rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not functional in this position and the third-row seat can rapidly tip back to the forward position, all of which may result in serious injury. Note: Do not use seat in this position or damage to seat may occur. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)