2014 Ford Explorer Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 176

Seats 175 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. 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. 2014 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)