2001 Lincoln Navigator Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 96

Seating and safety restraints the center seating position. For information on the proper operation of the safety restraints, refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter. The third row seat may be removed from the vehicle for additional cargo space. Accessing the third row seat Your vehicle is equipped with an easy entry second row seat feature which allows ready access to the third row seat. You may enter the third row seat: • through the passenger side rear door if your vehicle has a second row bench seat • through either rear door if your vehicle has second row bucket seats Ensure that the second row seat is in the upright position in order to achieve optimum access to the third row. To minimize the risk of personal injury, the third row seat should not be left in the forward, stowed position while the vehicle is in motion. Please ensure that the seat is in the upright, fully latched position before putting the vehicle in motion. 1. Locate and lift seat control "3RD ROW ENTRY" to release seatback and cushion to flip toward the front seat. 2. After entering the seat, reverse this procedure; ensure that the latch tub and surrounding areas are clear. Folding down the third row seat Pull the seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion. The seatback will latch into place. Pull the seat release lever to return the seatback into the upright seating position. 96