2015 Ford Explorer Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 175

174 Seats Note: Do not use the third-row seat back as a load floor when the seatback 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. 2. To return the seatback to the upright position, pull the red strap, then while holding the red strap, pull the long strap located on the seat back to raise the seatback. 3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions. 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014 USA (fus)