1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 202

WARNING After moving the third-row seat, be sure to latch the seat in a passenger seating position. Improper location of the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and will increase the risk of severe injury in an accident. After sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are locked securely by attempting to move each side of the seat forward and backward. This must be done before the vehicle is put into motion in order to prevent unintended movement of the seat and potential passenger injuries. NOTE: Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats that might be in the way. The three-passenger seat can be stored behind the second-row seat(s) to provide extra cargo space in the rear of the vehicle. With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front seats for more room in the cargo area. 198