2015 Ford Expedition EL Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 164

Seats Reclining the Second-Row Outboard 40% Seatback WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a crash. 163 The release handle is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Lift it to allow the seatback to be adjusted to the desired location. Folding the Second-Row Center 20% Seat System (If Equipped) WARNING: To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety belts, make sure that the safety belts are not buckled when moving the seat to the load floor position. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash. 1. Locate the release handle located in the upper left seatback, and pull the handle to release the folding seat latch.